On Line Opinion - March 2005

Last month has seen a celebration of the commencement of the Kyoto Agreement to reduce greenhouse emissions. It would be equally appropriate to have a wake for the past decade of argument needed to introduce this tiny step. Its target is a few per cent reduction compared to the scientific consensus of a 60 per cent reduction needed if greenhouse emissions are to be stabilised.

British Medical Journal
This article in one of the world’s leading medical journals described the knowledge of climate change and its threats in 2002 when it was difficult to have such articles published in the Australian media or medical journals. It is remarkable how little was accomplished in the following 20 years. Read more…

British Medical Journal
With A N Limmer
This article celebrated the 50th birthday of the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia. Read more…

British Medical Journal
This story of Mawson’s epic journey to Antarctica was written from Mawson’s personal diary preserved by the University of Adelaide to whom I am grateful. Read more…