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Monthly Archives June 2008

A sustainable fridge

An interesting idea for a sustainable fridge in developing countries.
Adam Grosser and his sustainable fridge | Video on TED.com

Posted 25 June 2008 † iain § General ‡ Comments Off °

The Future of Energy

This weeks issue of The Economist has a 20 page special report on the future of energy. It looks at wind, solar, Nuclear, CCS, electrical networks and all the usual suspects. The editorial leader also has energy as a focus.

“As these alternatives start to roll out in earnest, their rise, optimists hope, will become inexorable. [...]

Posted 23 June 2008 † Christian § General § International Policy ‡ Comments Off °

‘Coal to gas’ energy plan draws scepticism

Another great example from our government of what we shouldn’t be doing if we actually want to reduce emissions. The basic idea is to convert our fossil fuel reserves of coal and gas into transport fuels like petroleum. Robin Batterham hinted that this was inevitable if oil prices stay high for sustained periods.
‘Coal to gas’ [...]

Posted 05 June 2008 † iain § Climate Change ‡ Comments (1) ° Tagged:

Production line stalling a bummer for Hummers

I can barely describe how happy this makes me. Die hummer die!
Production line stalling a bummer for Hummers | theage.com.au

Posted 05 June 2008 † iain § General ‡ Comments (1) °