CSIRO - Sells out Australia's future

[Reynod]

http://www.canberratimes.com.au/news/local/news/general/scientists-services-no-longer-required/2403347.aspx

Scientist's services no longer required

BY ROSSLYN BEEBY SCIENCE AND ENVIRONMENT REPORTER
24 Dec, 2011 01:00 AM

One of Australia's most-awarded climate researchers, oceanographer Trevor McDougall, has been made redundant by the CSIRO, drawing a stinging letter of rebuke from top international scientists.
The four-page letter accuses CSIRO of ''relinquishing its responsibility'' to global climate science, ''taking definitive steps towards mediocrity'' and abandoning ''high-impact research''.

But the CSIRO has defended its decision, saying it must focus on science that delivers ''the greatest national benefit''.

 

[amdfangirl]

Why is Labor trying so hard to return to surplus?

 

[Reynod]

Wrong question.

Why is labour "making it look" like they are trying so hard to break even?

there ... understand now?

ch ... ching !!

 

[amdfangirl]

They could cut the DER.

That's going nowhere quickly.

 

[l0ckd0wn]

Could you AUSome folk elaborate a bit more on the gravity of this situation? I'm unclear as to the ramifications and what the politics surrounding this mean.

 

[amdfangirl]

The CSIRO is like our R&D for scientific development funding in Australia.

 

[JAYDEEJOHN]

No offense, as Im not up to this mans accomplishments.
But, is he some huge contributer of this science?
Theres alot of people willing (able?) to take his place