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Tiny Imp, major step forward for smart devices
An incredible new gadget called the Electric Imp looks to be the appliance automation revelation we have been waiting for.
Nigel Morris

May 24, 2012

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CleanTech Bites

Mixed Greens: Solar makers still feeling the pinch
Suntech, Trina Solar book bigger than expected Q1 losses; Goldman sets $40bn green investment target; why investors still don’t get sustainability.
Sophie Vorrath

May 24, 2012

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Seagrass and the carbon paradox
Recently identified as potentially intense carbon sinks, seagrass meadows could help avert climate change – if they don’t succumb to it first.
Carlos Duarte

May 24, 2012

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Measuring the merits of wind energy: How wind lowers power prices
A new study finds that bringing new wind capacity into the US power market could reduce consumers’ electricity bills by up to $200 a year.
Richard W. Caperton

May 24, 2012

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Let it flow: Can venture capital break our cleantech bottleneck?
The manager of Australia’s largest renewable energy venture capital fund is poised to announce its first investments, hoping to break the massive hourglass effect between Australia’s R&D and commercialisation. But will the biggest VC opportunities lie in generation technologies, or those that reduce costs for the consumer market?
Giles Parkinson

May 23, 2012

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Solar thermal: the search for cheaper storage solutions
Australian research hopes to drastically reduce the volume of solar thermal storage, and deliver a significant reduction in costs.
Giles Parkinson

May 23, 2012

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Mixed Greens: ACF raises RET flag as CEFC bill introduced
Tabling of CEFC legislation raises concerns about RET role; UK energy plan to boost nuclear, wind; Windlab’s South Africa win; Dyesol buy-back; SEA CEO shift.
Sophie Vorrath

May 23, 2012

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It’s only natural: One Republican’s take on climate change
US Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner tells Heartland conference rising CO2 levels are good, and will make it ‘easier to feed 7 billion people.’
Stephen Lacey

May 23, 2012

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Teaching kids to think critically about climate change
Two recently published climate sceptic books have starkly illustrated the need to enhance the scientific literacy of Australia’s children.
Frances Quinn

May 23, 2012

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G-8 leaders agree to cut short-lived greenhouse gases
Newly formed coalition aims to cut emissions of climate warming pollution that acts on shorter timescales than carbon dioxide.
Andrew Freedman

May 23, 2012

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Book it, we’re toast: The Fate of the Species
Fred Guterl’s sobering new book explores the various reasons why the human race may cause its own extinction.
Michael D. Lemonick

May 22, 2012

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South Africa shows Australia how to do green energy
South Africa’s latest tender for renewable projects has attracted $3.5 billion of investment, lower costs, cutting edge technologies, and a bunch of leading international developers that have all but given up on Australia. Will the lessons ever be learned?
Giles Parkinson

May 22, 2012

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A big deal for small wind
The Australian developers of an unique small-scale wind turbine celebrate the rollout of their first major deployment.
Giles Parkinson

May 22, 2012

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Mixed Greens: France refloats CO2 tax plan
Hollande administration calls for carbon tax on EU imports; Ceramic applauds VCEC FiT proposal; Brazil carbon credits planned ahead of cap-and-trade.
Sophie Vorrath

May 22, 2012

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Who are the Australian backers of Heartland’s climate denial?
America’s Heartland Institute boasts official supporters from far and wide. But some of the most devoted and long-standing come from Australia.
Graham Readfearn

May 22, 2012

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Fear and loathing as utilities grasp impact of solar PV
The evidence is mounting that the rapid deployment of solar PV and other distributed generation poses major challenges to the business models of generators and network operators. Will the market and pricing regulators resist their attempts to find a new way of gold-plating their businesses?
Giles Parkinson

May 21, 2012

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Green drive: Business leads shift to cleaner, cheaper cars
Survey finds Asian and G7 businesses leading shift away from fossil-fuelled cars, while another report finds notable savings for EV drivers.
Sophie Vorrath

May 21, 2012

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Time for solar courage
The largest barrier to solar power is not about technology, cost, efficiency or demand. So what’s keeping Australia’s energy policy stuck in a previous century?
Lynette Molyneaux

May 21, 2012

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Interview: CO2 Group says it can prosper without carbon market
Australian Carbon offset firm says it’s not phased by the debate around a traded carbon price. In fact, it may be better off without it.
Giles Parkinson

May 21, 2012

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Solar Insights – Australia’s solar hotspots
Australia’s latest solar data; commercial PV accelerates; the anti-dumping fallout; gigawatt projects in Serbia and China; subsidy-free projects in Spain and Chile.
Giles Parkinson

May 21, 2012

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