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Climate change is a problem for democracy. The scientific modelling is compelling and the evidence alarming. The problems begin when the science crosses into the democratic sphere of politics and public…

Neville /5 April, 2014

Climate change is a problem for democracy. The scientific modelling is compelling and the evidence alarming. The problems begin when the science crosses into the democratic sphere of politics and public… Author Randal G Stewart Lecturer in Public Sector Management at University of Canberra Disclosure Statement Randal G Stewart does not work for, consult to, Continue Reading →

Senate – Western Australia

Neville /4 April, 2014

News Home WA Election Home Background & Candidates Calculator Group Voting Tickets News   Senate – Western Australia Background For background on the parties and candidates contesting the election, the likely prospects as well as an analysis of the preference flows, read this blog post published on 18 March after the release of preference tickets. Continue Reading →

Climate economic impact models meaningless, so key question is “what is survivable?” not “what is affordable?”

Neville /4 April, 2014

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More heat on rooftop solar as STC war chests run out

Neville /3 April, 2014

0 More heat on rooftop solar as STC war chests run out By Rob Campbell on 3 April 2014 In order to meet the Renewable Energy Target, established by the federal government, a scheme of renewable energy certificates, equivalent to 1 megawatt of renewable energy, was created to provide a financial incentive for renewable energy Continue Reading →

Ex White House advisor rebukes Australia on climate stance

Neville /3 April, 2014

2 Ex White House advisor rebukes Australia on climate stance By Giles Parkinson on 3 April 2014 One of the US President Barack Obama’s key advisors on climate change has lambasted Australia for its backflip on climate change policies and its decision to not send a minister to key international climate talks last year. Heather Continue Reading →

Australia’s lousy energy productivity: Why it lags the world

Neville /3 April, 2014

1 Australia’s lousy energy productivity: Why it lags the world By Giles Parkinson on 3 April 2014 We don’t usually begin lead stories with a table, but this one is compelling. It shows how, over the past 40 years, Australia has sacrificed its position as one of the most energy productive economies – and therefore Continue Reading →