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Greg Hunt “..rapidly decrease risk of climate change…by protecting global rainforests..”

Posted on September 16, 2013 by groundswellbasscoast

International Energy Agency, without strong action to cut fossil fuel use, we cannot rapidly limit warming..From 2005 to 2010, Australia lost nearly 1 million Ha/year of forest, according to U.N. Food and Agricultural Organization. In 2007, the panel forecast energy-efficient buildings … Continue reading →

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Why Habitat For Humanity’s Newest Homeowner Might Never Pay An Electricity Bill

Posted on August 20, 2013 by groundswellbasscoast

The first super energy-efficientpassive house in Washington D.C. It also just happens to be a Habitat for Humanityhome…an entry in the Department of Energy’s biannual Solar Decathlon. Dubbed “Empowerhouse” for the competition, it was an ambitious concept brought to life by engineering and … Continue reading →

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EnergyEfficiency-Victoria v California

Posted on April 16, 2012 by groundswellbasscoast

On a day when national news tell us that Ted Baillieu is planning a negative step, to scrap 6 start energy rating system for new houses, here’s good news about a positive step, in California, a way to finance major … Continue reading →

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