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The Future is Not Green, But Grey: A Note from David Stockwell and Tony Cox

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THE path up the carbon tax slippery slope was made clear when Greens deputy Christine Milne said “I certainly recognize that you are going to need a price at A$40 per tonne or more to shift from coal to gas and then a higher price still for gas to … [Read more...] about The Future is Not Green, But Grey: A Note from David Stockwell and Tony Cox

Australia to Become ‘Saudi Arabia’ of Biorefining: Media Release

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Norwegian Bio-refining specialist, ENEnergy, has announced that it has identified an ideal Australian location for an ethanol bio-refinery which could be producing the equivalent of 7500 barrels of fuel per day within 4 years. The site, located in … [Read more...] about Australia to Become ‘Saudi Arabia’ of Biorefining: Media Release

Tsunami Not Earthquake Wrecked Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant

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ACCORDING to US nuclear expert, Mark Mervine, the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant withstood the earthquake but the tsunami destroyed its backup power which is necessary for cooling the reactor.   The situation is critical.    Furthermore, there … [Read more...] about Tsunami Not Earthquake Wrecked Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant