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Archives for July 2011

Natural Gas, More Polluting than Coal? Only According to the IPCC. A Note from Cementafriend

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METHANE is the major component of natural gas (>94 percent) and coal seam gas, which are claimed to be good clean fuels on the basis they have a lower carbon content than coal or oil. Is this the same methane from the backsides of farting cows … [Read more...] about Natural Gas, More Polluting than Coal? Only According to the IPCC. A Note from Cementafriend

Much Revealed in Government’s New Carbon Tax TV Advertisements: Thomas Barlow

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ADVERTISING campaigns are not often celebrated for their honesty. But the Gillard government's media campaign to "illustrate a vision for Australia's clean energy future" has a refreshing candour. The advertisements parade various beneficiaries of … [Read more...] about Much Revealed in Government’s New Carbon Tax TV Advertisements: Thomas Barlow

Christopher Monckton Versus Richard Denniss on Anthropogenic Global Warming at the National Press Club

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According to Christopher Monckton in yesterday's National Press Club debate with Richard Dennis the carbon tax is the wrong solution to a nonproblem. I got a bit bored with them both. Who do you think 'won' the debate? … [Read more...] about Christopher Monckton Versus Richard Denniss on Anthropogenic Global Warming at the National Press Club

Live Export is a Sore on the Face of Australia: A Note from Animal Activist Jenny

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“THE live export trade is always going to be a running sore on the face of this country. It will never be made humane. Some 500 000 animals have died horrific deaths on the ships alone. 100 000 were burnt to death at sea. Hundreds of cattle have been … [Read more...] about Live Export is a Sore on the Face of Australia: A Note from Animal Activist Jenny