envirosearch - Monday, July 30, 2012
Germany's decision to abandon nuclear energy and dwindling domestic subsidies for renewables have stoked a dazzlingly ambitious plan to expand Europe's energy market into North Africa, with an array of giant solar and wind plants glinting in the desert sun. Read More
envirosearch - Monday, July 30, 2012
The Renewable Quarterly Review is a one day comprehensive seminar for industry people and parties. The RQR will review markets, influencing factors such as mechanics of a supply/demand.
It will be run through all capital cities in Australia, starting in Melbourne on September 4, 2012.
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envirosearch - Monday, July 30, 2012
The Southern Ocean is an important carbon sink in the world – around 40 per cent of the annual global CO2 emissions absorbed by the world’s oceans enter through this region. Read More
envirosearch - Friday, July 27, 2012
Australia is now on board as well, backed by the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) and both the NSW government and that state’s industry sector.
NSW has been praised in the past for its green leadership qualities, and this new venture, which aims to implement education programs for industry management, is only solidifying its position. Read More
envirosearch - Friday, July 27, 2012
A new study by the CSIRO mentions that ocean waves have the potential to produce enough energy to power a city the size of Melbourne by 2050.
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envirosearch - Friday, July 27, 2012
Solar panel prices have been falling rapidly since late-2008, placing manufacturers under great strain but helping to make PV more viable for large-scale projects and rooftop installations. Solar is not alone either, with the cost price per megawatt of wind also quickly softening - and the price declines will continue for several years.
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envirosearch - Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Victoria has entered a critical decade in the race to adapt for the stresses of climate change, according to a new report from the Climate Commission. Read More
envirosearch - Tuesday, July 24, 2012
From the flight deck to the wheel brakes, new generations of aircraft that produce far less pollution increasingly rely on imported raw materials which are themselves dirty to produce. EurActiv reports from the Farnborough International Airshow.
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envirosearch - Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Victoria could capture enough energy from the sun to meet its electricity needs twice over and trails other parts of the world in harnessing wind power, says the national Climate Commission. Read More
envirosearch - Tuesday, July 24, 2012
