March 2012 - Page 7 of 10 - Renew Economy

China threatens to pierce coal export bubble
China is reportedly looking to introduce an absolute cap on coal consumption from 2015. If true, the Australian government and the private sector should revisit their projections for international coal demand over the next decade or two. They could be wildly optimistic.
Giles Parkinson

Mar 12, 2012

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The climate week that was: The whole truth
What’s the whole truth about climate change – and should we tell it?; plus wacky winters; nuclear winters; ‘Chasing Ice;’ and Jim Hansen.
Climate Central

Mar 12, 2012

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Tech Focus: Geodynamics and the geothermal reality check
There is a lot less hype around the geothermal industry as Geodynamics resumes drilling at Habanero.
Giles Parkinson

Mar 12, 2012

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One year after Fukushima: Counting the cost of nuclear
While the debate over the safety of nuclear power continues, the fact remains that nuclear is too costly to be a major climate solution.
Joe Romm

Mar 12, 2012

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Women are the true face of climate change
As climate change grows more disruptive to daily life around the world, it’s more likely the faces of that disruption will be those of women.
Alyson Kenward

Mar 11, 2012

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Mixed Greens: Suntech sets solar cell efficiency record
Suntech and UNSW have achieved a new efficiency record for solar cells; Moree Solar partner gets cash injection, and first grant under Emerging Renewables.
Giles Parkinson

Mar 9, 2012

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Policy & Planning

Five things we learned this week
Surging oil prices are having the same economic impact as a $190 carbon price, the merit order effect is killing gas in Europe, Chinese solar companies are losing billions; solar is nearly as cheap as fossil fuels; and our coal miners are crazy.
Giles Parkinson

Mar 9, 2012

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Time to move beyond treaties, targets and trading
Australia remains wedded to a model of international climate action that is no longer credible.
Fergus Green

Mar 9, 2012

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Hot news in cleantech: algae lamps, solar bonsai
Ford joins the EV race; micro-algae lamps that can absorb much more CO2 than trees; solar power-generating ski helmet; and tiny, silver, solar trees.
Sophie Vorrath

Mar 9, 2012

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Eco living in a global village: does the Earth move you, too?
Anyone can install a solar panel. But if no-one can agree on who will erect, or who will fund it, then you’ve got a problem.
Lily Morrissey

Mar 9, 2012

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Smart living: What is a 9-star house made of?
A newly-built house in Melbourne has achieved the enviable energy rating of 9.1 stars. We take a look at how it was done.
Sophie Vorrath

Mar 8, 2012

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It’s time to wise up and build for the climate
A UNSW team plans to slash Australia’s built-environment emissions by about 10 million tonnes a year. And the bottom line for change is affordability.
Deo Prasad

Mar 8, 2012

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