Australia has now ratified the Kyoto Protocol and when George Bush’s Presidency expires the United States is also likely to join up. Indeed all counties in the developed world will probably soon become parts of a carbon emissions trading scheme. But … [Read more...] about Carbon Rationing or Freedom
Energy & Nuclear
Trials & Tribulations of Queensland’s Climate Change
There are times, in the Daintree Cape Tribulation rainforest, when rainfall is so overly abundant that it would seem irresponsible not to derive electricity from hydro-generation. However, the Queensland Government’s existing policy prohibits supply … [Read more...] about Trials & Tribulations of Queensland’s Climate Change
Economic Implications of Climate Change Measures: Alan Moran
A matter that has received less attention than it should is what are the energy consumption and cost implications of the measures proposed to abate carbon dioxide and what would be the economic consequences of success in this. There are many … [Read more...] about Economic Implications of Climate Change Measures: Alan Moran
No Impact from the UK’s First Energy Saving ‘E-Day’
The UK's first Energy Saving Day has ended with no noticeable reduction in the country's electricity usage. E-Day asked people to switch off electrical devices they did not need over a period of 24 hours, with the National Grid monitoring … [Read more...] about No Impact from the UK’s First Energy Saving ‘E-Day’
Porsche Challenge London CO2 Tax with a Judicial Review
Porsche GB has announced it will seek a judicial review of London Mayor Ken Livingstone's £25 'Congestion' charge for cars emitting 225g/km or more of CO2, on the grounds that it is unfair, disproportionate and will not cut either congestion or … [Read more...] about Porsche Challenge London CO2 Tax with a Judicial Review
Carbon Trading Blocked until Farmers get Credits: Steve Truman
"It had been the previous [Australian] coalition governments intention and by default the Rudd governments plan to meet it’s commitments to limit the nation’s Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in 2008-2012 to the Kyoto Target of an 8% increase above the … [Read more...] about Carbon Trading Blocked until Farmers get Credits: Steve Truman
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD is a critical thinker with expertise in the scientific method.
