A new report from the Grattan Institute has underlined the failure of current policies to push Australia down the path of a clean energy future Giles Parkinson, editor of RenewEconomy, reports.
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Parkinson: think small and kick out coal
If Australia is going to meet its targets on reducing emissions from its energy sector and keeping energy prices under control, it’s going to need some revolutionary thinking from somewhere, writes Giles Parkinson.
Parkinson: why wind is cutting energy costs
The most common critique of wind energy, and renewables in general, in the mainstream media and anywhere the issue is discussed is that it is expensive, writes Giles Parkinson, of Climate Spectator.
Wind energy sales blowing away for Infigen
Wind farm company Infigen Energy has been unable to capitalize on the rising need for sustainable energy solutions, announcing substantial losses that bring into question the efficiency of current incentives to cut greenhouse has emissions, writes Ian Verrender.
Smiling assassins: how Rudd is killing renewable energy
Despite strong and consistent public support, renewable energy has been held back for decades by Australian governments, writes Dr Mark Diesendorf.
How to power the entire planet with renewable energy
Ridding the world of fossil fuels doesn’t have to be a pipe dream, say scientists Mark Jacobson and Mark Delucchi. Here’s their plan to supply 100% of the world’s energy needs with wind, water and solar technologies by 2030.
Throwing money to the wind: Wall Street splurges
The wind energy industry is booming in America — thanks to billions in government subsidies. But is there a market for the higher-priced electricity they’re producing? No-one knows yet.
Councillors quash Hobart’s Windy City plans
A controversial plan to put 11-metre high wind turbines on top of an inner-city Hobart building has been quashed by local councillors, although it was claimed the wind turbines would drop the power bill by 10%.
The Italian Mafia goes green
In Australia, the Mafia (such as it is) tend to focus on drugs and armed robbery, but in Italy, they’ve turned their attentions elsewhere: windfarms.
Wind-powered car breaks speed record
