FOR a long time now, the term Base Load Power has been misinterpreted, and used incorrectly. Those who support the Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Greenhouse Gas Warming Theory have taken the term out of context to describe those large coal fired power … [Read more...] about The Base Load Misconception (Part 1): A Note from Tony
‘Carbon Price’ Won’t Reduce Emissions from Power Stations
THE Australian government has announced plans to introduce a carbon price scheme forcing industry to buy a permit for each tonne of carbon dioxide emitted from July 1, 2012. A trading system, with the carbon permit price set on a market linked to … [Read more...] about ‘Carbon Price’ Won’t Reduce Emissions from Power Stations
The Value of Water to the Queensland Government: A Note from Tony
IN all the controversy over management of dams in South East Queensland, it is worth considering the value of the resource to the nominal owners, the Queensland Government, who sell that water to consumers. With the aid of the Wivenhoe … [Read more...] about The Value of Water to the Queensland Government: A Note from Tony
Wivenhoe Dam and Brisbane Flood Mitigation: A Note from Tony
WITH respect to what has happened in this major flood disaster in Brisbane, the role played by the huge Wivenhoe Dam in this flood will be called into question, and as the cleanup is starting now, many more questions will be asked in the wash up, if … [Read more...] about Wivenhoe Dam and Brisbane Flood Mitigation: A Note from Tony
Rockhampton Flooding: Comment from Tony including about the Fitzroy Barrage
THE river at Rockhampton, even while 25 miles from its mouth at the Pacific Ocean, is still tidal, so the salt water backs up into the river with the tides. Fresh water flows down the river. So as a constant supply of fresh water is maintained for … [Read more...] about Rockhampton Flooding: Comment from Tony including about the Fitzroy Barrage
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD has worked in industry and government. She is currently researching a novel technique for long-range weather forecasting funded by the B. Macfie Family Foundation.