The sun provides most of the energy used on the Earth. If we think beyond solar panels for making electricity: biological energy, such as sugars
Tag: climate change
NBN Mark II – New Energy Network
The cost of energy is in many cases a significant burden to business (and many households). Unlike his predecessor Peter Costello, who does have
Sustainability
Population growth over the past sixty years has grown at an extraordinary rate, never seen before in our history. In the past 60 years,
Carbon Tax – part 2 and Energy Security
Carbon Tax policy of the federal government lacks cohesive policy detail and vision to enable a clean energy future. The $23 tonne carbon tax
Carbon Tax
The federal government’s announcement about the introduction of a Carbon Tax commencing 1st July 2012 is flawed. Initial details of their proposal, education of
Tri-generation – Smart power for cities
Remote coal-fired power stations are inefficient and highly polluting means to generate electricity. Only about one third of energy is actually converted into electricity.
Bio-fuel – Ethanol – fuel for the 21st Century
Brazil is a world leader in the adoption and manufacture of ethanol (primarily from sugarcane) as fuel for motorcycles, cars and light vehicles, which
Cash for clunkers’ scheme – reducing automotive greenhouse gasses
The Federal Government’s scheme: of providing $400 million as a $2,000 Cleaner Car Rebate for owners of pre 1995 vehicles who upgrade their cars
Nation Building – food – salinity and weed control
Salinity and weed control are increasingly reducing our capacity in agriculture. In order to meet increased need for agriculture due to population growth, decimation
Nation Building – water for food
Additional water capacity to increase our food production. Major civilisations such as the ancient Romans and Egyptians were built upon having adequate water supplies.