In relation to Christian’s note on banks looking for higher payback on their loans to account for the present value of money, here is a novel idea from Ireland.
http://www.feasta.org/documents/review2/carrie2.pdf
Sorry, could have interpreted it wrong, but still I guess, logging at the current rate would be detrimental to all the efforts to counterbalance that….would be interesting to know what you guys think about it….
http://www.theage.com.au/news/national/gunns-tasmania-agree-on-logging/2007/10/19/1192301045759.html
This latest report by MMA explores the significance of early action towards a greener electricity regime inorder to avoid drastic economic impact in the near future. The Emissions trading scheme for Australian economy is scheduled to be put in place in the next 4 – 5 year period. The carbon price is alleged to be [...]
Pretty strong opinion from the man. He calls ‘Australian strategy’ – rubbish !!! interesting…well, infact the truth!!!
http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2007/10/04/2051342.htm
An interesting article on how just Nuclear power cant be the solution to global warming. Eventhough the assumptions of the report are yet to be analyzed, the facts are pretty interesting. The last few lines made absolute sense to me!!!!
“By promoting the commercial production and use of plutonium, the Bush administration is facilitating the spread [...]
I have heard a number of views and I personally believe that a carbon tax would disturb the cheap economy balance boasted by the fossil fuel industry. I thought this balance shift would help the renwable industry.
But, looking at the proposed fuel tax in US, am afraid it may just have the opposite effect. [...]
While there is significant talk to put brakes on the Fossil fuel industry and the associated mining industry, the Gov just seems to be pressing hard on the accelerator….Carrying forward on the Artic-ice discussion…I guess we need a social-political-technical revolution..!!!! Any fancy names for the revolution people???
http://www.news.com.au/story/0,23599,22438686-5005080,00.html
Whom are you voting for ???? Here, they promise a bright future…!!!!!
http://www.news.com.au/story/0,23599,22502698-29277,00.html
This is the link to a report by the AGO in the year 2002 looking at the pathways and polices towards the implementation of the National Emissions Trading Scheme. There was a final report published this year. Unfortunately, the AGO website says that the report is no longer available or removed. This old report gives [...]
For those who are interested in an affordable electric car mainly for city travel, check out this indigenous design from India.
http://www.revaindia.com/index.htm
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