The energy bill debate exposes the sham of the ‘greenest government ever’ The Tories’ true colours have emerged with their turnaround on green jobs – but why are the Lib Dems following suit? Share 12 inShare7 Email John Sauven guardian.co.uk, Monday 3 June 2013 19.00 AEST Jump to comments (34) How times change: ‘we should Continue Reading →
Dear Friend, “…if Australia builds up its coal exports as currently planned, it would produce 30% of the carbon needed to push global warming beyond two degrees. By 2020 the country’s coal burnt abroad will be producing three times as much CO2 as all the country’s cars and factories and homes; by 2025, four times. Continue Reading →
Mapping Sea Salt from Orbit: Building Better Ocean and Climate Models May 31, 2013 — Once a valuable commodity, salt is now more often a focus of scorn for unhealthy dietary overuse. A new respect is at hand, though — at least among scientists. New satellite data about the flow of salt through the world’s Continue Reading →
How much particle pollution comes off a coal train: Donate now to help us find out! Inbox x Coal Terminal Action Group via email.nationbuilder.com 1:11 PM (1 hour ago) to me Images are not displayed. Display images below – Always display images from hcec@hcec.org.au Dear Nevile, How much dust comes off an uncovered coal train? Residents in Newcastle have been Continue Reading →
2 June 2013, 11.59pm EST Turnbull and Swan turn attention back to republic Malcolm Turnbull has long been an advocate of an Australian republic. AAP/Lukas Coch Malcolm Turnbull, who for years after the 1999 referendum defeat was reluctant to talk about a republic, has now set out a detailed blueprint for achieving the goal, including suggesting Continue Reading →
Mine exploration loses attraction Updated: 05:43, Friday May 31, 2013 Mining exploration in Australia is becoming more expensive and less attractive for international investors, a productivity commission report has found. The report, published on Friday, says easing regulation will help reduce costs and improve certainty in the sector. ‘Operating costs are rising, rates of discovery Continue Reading →