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
Solar panel companies are feeling the heat Adam Morton and Tom ArupJuly 31, 2009 ONE of the country’s largest solar panel retailers has warned it will shed two-thirds of its staff next month unless the Federal Government changes its renewable energy bill. Solar Shop Australia said yesterday about 100 sales and marketing jobs were at Continue Reading →
Wind power: the silent majority must speak out, says Miliband To tackle climate change we must end public apathy – and widen our leaders’ focus beyond their pet policies. Staff members stage a sit-in the Vestas Wind Systems factory in Newport, Isle of Wight. Photograph: Chris Ison/PA Last night I went to hear Ed Miliband, Continue Reading →
Greenpeace study finds oil companies may be doomed Environmental activist network argues that the oil industry might be approaching a tipping point from fall in the price, advances in technology and policies on climate change David Teather guardian.co.uk, Monday 27 July 2009 20.44 BST Article history A long-term decline in the demand for oil Continue Reading →
Kenya to build Africa’s biggest windfarm With surging demand for power and blackouts common across the continent, Africa is looking to solar, wind and geothermal technologies to meet its energy needs Xan Rice in Nairobi guardian.co.uk, Monday 27 July 2009 17.27 BST Article history A wind farm in the Ngong hills on the outskirts Continue Reading →
Greenpeace threatens E.ON with legal action over nuclear reactors • Move triggered by reports of preparatory bore holes• EO.N claims work is to ‘make sure the ground is suitable’ Terry Macalister guardian.co.uk, Sunday 26 July 2009 19.11 BST Article history Greenpeace is threatening to take legal action against E.ON and other nuclear power companies Continue Reading →
Solar small businesses sold out by Rees govt’s failure on tariffs Media release: 27 July 2009 Greens NSW MP John Kaye spent Monday morning with Peakhurst-based smallbusiness Australia Wide Solar learning first hand about the impacts ofthe Rees government’s decision to opt for an ineffective ‘net’ feed-intariff. Dr Kaye, whose visit was part of Pollies for Small Continue Reading →