The twentieth century way of life has been made available, largely due to the miracle of cheap energy. The price of energy has been at record lows for the past century and a half.As oil becomes increasingly scarce, it is becoming obvious to everyone, that the rapid economic and industrial growth we have enjoyed for that time is not sustainable.Now, the hunt is on. For renewable sources of energy, for alternative sources of energy, for a way of life that is less dependent on cheap energy.Â
Billions of dollars of mining projects in doubt Updated July 31, 2012 15:39:59 Photo: An iron ore stockpile in Western Australia’s Pilbara. External Link:Newport’s Mining Business Outlook report. Map: Perth 6000 A report has found the nation’s mining industry is in survival mode and $200 billion worth of planned resources projects are in doubt. The Continue Reading →
Anti-nuclear campaigners launch Japan’s first green party Greens Japan promises voters to put environment first and abolish nuclear power plants Share126 Email Justin McCurry in Tokyo guardian.co.uk, Monday 30 July 2012 15.24 BST Jump to comments (31) Members of Greens Japan during their inaugural party meeting. The party wants to emulate other green parties of Continue Reading →
6. Infographic of Impending Disappearance of World’s Natural Resources Posted Date: Thu Jul 26, 2012 1:12 am ((PDT))Unsettling Infographic Details the Impending Disappearance of World’s Natural Resources25 July 2012 – 7:00amThe BBC has provided an infographic timeline indicating when scientists and researchers predict valuable resources and ecosystems will disappear, urging planners and officials to Continue Reading →
THIS IS HAVING A DOMINO EFFECT. WHERE ARE OUR RENEWABLES, ELECTRIC CARS , TRAINS, LIGHT RAIL ETC. Caltex closure threat for Brisbane Updated: 21:18, Thursday July 26, 2012 Caltex Australia has refused to guarantee the long-term future of 660 workers at its Brisbane oil refinery after committing to shutting its Sydney plant. A combination of Continue Reading →
Caltex closure a threat to Australia by: CARLEEN FROST From:The Daily Telegraph July 27, 201212:00AM 0 Union hoped Caltex jobs could … The Caltex refinery at Kurnell… Union hoped Caltex jobs could be saved Watch Close Union hoped Caltex jobs could be saved A union says it had hoped to save the jobs of over Continue Reading →
Caltex axes up to 630 jobs with refinery closure Date July 26, 2012 – 9:25AM 277 reading now 317 Read later Chris Zappone inShare Pin It Email article Print Caltex has announced it will close the refinery in Kurnell, cutting 330 jobs and several hundred contract positions. Photo: Nick Moir Are you affected? Tell us Continue Reading →