Tag Archives: Policy & Politics

WA – Barnett’s solar backdown – how it happened

Posted on August 15, 2013 by groundswellbasscoast

Very quick backflip by WA government, on cancellation of Feed in Tarriff for rooftop solar PV, organised by community and industry coordinated protest. >readmore> ClimateSpectator

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Dancing to Abbott’s tune

Posted on August 3, 2013 by groundswellbasscoast

While many voters are keen to see some leadership, Mr Rudd has backed down on climate change. >readmore> ABC Environment

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Solar Score Card

Posted on June 27, 2013 by groundswellbasscoast

Find out how your MP rates with respect to cutting emissions and Renewable Energy. >read more>

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Whitehouse: ‘There’s Only One Leg On Which Climate Change Denial Stands: Money.’

Posted on May 27, 2013 by groundswellbasscoast

We need to face up to the fact that there is only one leg on which climate denial stands: money.  The polluters give and spend money to create false doubt.  The polluters give and spend money to buy political influence.  … Continue reading →

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How Germany cut SO2 emissions by 84%?

Posted on May 8, 2013 by groundswellbasscoast

SO2 emissions caused massive acid rain pollution in  1980’s. Technology was grown from zero in 10 years to cut by 84%. In more recent UNFCCC negotiations about CO2, it was USA which objected to a tax, insisting on benefits of free … Continue reading →

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