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Are complaints valid, that wind messes up coal fired power?

Posted on February 8, 2013 by groundswellbasscoast

It’s been a standard complaint that wind isn’t viable because it’s too sporadic and needs to be backed up by just as much “real” coal or gas power. More recently, the soothsayers at Murdoch media have been suggesting that wind … Continue reading →

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Sad omen for supporters of nukes in Oz

Posted on February 4, 2013 by groundswellbasscoast

For those who still hope for nuclear in Australia “Centrica set to scrap plans to build new UK nuclear plants: report” >read more> which contradicts up beat 6 Dec news “Pivotal moments approach for UK new build” >read more> and … Continue reading →

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How some polluters will make money from the carbon tax!!

Posted on January 28, 2013 by groundswellbasscoast

Say no more than this title >read more>

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Albanese: first of ‘dirty dozen’ falls

Posted on January 21, 2013 by groundswellbasscoast

Title is from http://www.climatespectator.com.au/commentary/albanese-first-dirty-dozen-falls#comment-236211. Here’s my feelings about it: In Victoria, aluminium smelting is especially crazy. Liberals deal for power for Portland was geared to world price of aluminium, not cost of production. Based on report by Turton, 2002, they pay … Continue reading →

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