Energy & Nuclear

Dear Jennifer, An announcement by the European Commission, as reported by the Chinese news agency, has the EC supporting the continued use and subsidisation of coal with the simple statement "No change should be made..." They also note that … [Read more...] about EU to Continue Support for Coal

I can't image anyone complaining about having carbon dioxide stored under their house, but in an article entitled 'Carbon storage won't be optional' Matthew Warren, writing for The Australian, begins with the emotive statement that: "Australian may … [Read more...] about Government Will Legislate to Store Greenhouse Gases?

In a new report by The Australian Strategic Policy Institute it is claimed that the validity of Australia's territorial claim over 42 percent of Antarctica will face more challenges. "There is going to be a lot more pressure on Antarctica - climate … [Read more...] about New Report Outlines Potential Challenges To Australia’s Claim to Antarctica

Hi Jennifer, I suppose you've heard about Sydney's "Earth Hour". I'm not sure whether to be amused, or saddened, by TV footage showing people turning off their lights, and using candles instead. It seems to indicate a total lack of … [Read more...] about Earth Hour and Candles: A Note from Sylvia

Europe and the UK have committed to reducing emissions of greenhouse gases by 60 percent by 2050 and the Australian Labor party has now followed suit. Labor spokesperson for the environment, Peter Garrett, writing for Ninemsn.com.au, claims: "There … [Read more...] about Reducing Emissions by 60 Percent: Australian Labor Follows British Labour Lead

The price of tortillas in Mexico has tripled in recent months and Ruth Gidley in a piece entitled 'As biofuels boom, will more go hungry' is blaming ethanol. With US government greenhouse policy and the price of oil favoring a shift to ethanol, the … [Read more...] about Ethanol Pushes Up Price of Tortillas?