Author Archives: groundswellbasscoast

“Emissions cuts made through the fund are achieved by actions such as revegetating land and energy efficiency. The government has pledged to spend another $2 billion on the Abbott-era policy, which it has renamed the Climate Solutions Fund“ smh

“E by gum” as they say in Yorkshire, getting better all the time(except in Canberra) The Driven

Recent News says this is actually going ahead!! From TheAge 28 Oct 2018 “Planning Minister Richard Wynne fast-tracks coal-to-hydrogen project” and statement But its viability is dependent on the ability, still unproven, to sequester carbon emissions from the brown coal” … Continue reading →

Open mind or empty head? Nukes have only ever been constructed at huge expense to taxpayers, to enable them to pretend to compete. End if. SMH

Mega$ already allocated to develop NT but what chance ScoMo and Anus Taylor will even consider such positive option as this? Did they sign off to compensate LNG plant if any other energy allowed to compete? TheGuardian

“This paper should finally stop climate change deniers claiming that the recent observed coherent global warming is part of a natural climate cycle. This paper shows the truly stark difference between regional and localised changes in climate of the past … Continue reading →

“One kilogram of hydrogen gas is expected to drive a FCV approximately 100 kilometres (under US EPA test conditions). “This translates to an input of 80-100 kWh of electricity per 100 km travelled (after accounting to electrolyser inefficiencies and energy … Continue reading →

Surely upgraded Ebikes with upgraded public transport will give EVs serious challenge? Or will congestion keep getting worse? CNET

Is it anything more than momentary bragging rights with some H2 powered gadgets at fantasy land of Tokyo Olympics? Huge waste of mega$ to do it, even more mega$ to scrap. SolarQuotes

Dependent on CCS(Carbon capture and storage). Make sure to contact the author if you know of any CCS that works, especially if it might be affordable, one day. TheConversation