Climate change deniers are dangerous - they don't deserve a place on our site Giving climate change deniers a voice on our site contributes to a stalled public discourse. Misha Ketchell, The Conversation At The Conversation Australia we’ve recently vowed to improve our climate change coverage, and part of that means moderating … [Read more...] about New: ‘Skeptical about Skeptics’ Series: Dangerous Climate Change Deniers
Bushfires in Australia
Bushfire Season Survival: Evacuation, Smoke & Chronic Illness
Managing bushfire season when you have a chronic illness or are sensitive to chemicals It's the Australian summer bushfire season once again, and are managing a chronic illness, disability and/or you are sensitive to chemicals, which leaves the question: Do you stay or go? For a few of us, the answer seems obvious, right? Bushfire Season Survival isn't so simple when … [Read more...] about Bushfire Season Survival: Evacuation, Smoke & Chronic Illness
Out of control, contained, safe? Here’s what each bushfire status actually means
Out of control, contained, safe? Here's what each bushfire status actually means We’re used to images of firefighters with hoses, but more of the firefighting effort goes to clearing vegetation than spraying with water. Dean Lewins/AAP Thomas Duff, University of Melbourne In this record-breaking bushfire season, notifications from … [Read more...] about Out of control, contained, safe? Here’s what each bushfire status actually means
How to Keep Smoke out of Your House
From 'Multiple Chemical Sensitivity: My Thoughts on MCS' If lots of smoke is getting into your house even the best air purifier won’t be able to keep the air clean. Start with one room If it is difficult to make your bedroom smoke-free, sleep in a room that you can make smoke-free. Use an air purifier.Where smoke gets in and what to do about itDoors ⦁ Under the door and … [Read more...] about How to Keep Smoke out of Your House
Our buildings aren’t made to keep out bushfire smoke
Our buildings aren't made to keep out bushfire smoke: Here's what you can do On many days Canberra has the worst air quality of any major international city. Even in the best buildings it’s not good. NARENDRA SHRESTHA/EPA Geoff Hanmer, UNSW In early December 2019, a Sheffield Shield cricket match between NSW and Queensland was played … [Read more...] about Our buildings aren’t made to keep out bushfire smoke