Drought & global concern

Dear everyone,
Good evening.
As we studied today, Australia has been suffering from the long-lasting severe drought.
Actually, I stayed in Brisbene for one month in 2003. I remember that there was the issue of water, but I did not think that the drought continues such a long time!.
So, I was very much concerned about the issue.As my [...]

Sustainably Develop with Nuclear Energy

Ecologists often oppose nuclear as a viable source of energy to ensure our future or to reduce GHG emissions, arguing the nuclear waste and proliferation threats are too dangerous.
I feel the nuclear industry, combined with renewable sources of energy, is the only heavily energy productive system virtually CO² emission free that can provide energy for [...]

Australia & Kyoto – we’re not that bad…plus Al Gore.

Given Australia actually gets to enjoy an increase in CO2 emmissions to 108%, thought i should find out some more facts to share – as if we are not party to the Kyoto treaty, why have any target?
To confirm, Australia did actually sign the Kyoto treaty, agreeing to the 108% target, however did not ratify [...]

‘Hasta La Vista, baby’ to greenhouse gases

This article illustrates how in the U.S. individual states do not have to wait for the federal government to instate sanctions to preserve the environment. Florida Governer Charlie Crist has signed an agreement with Britain and Germany to make a greater emphasis on pollution reduction in hopes of complying with the Kyoto Protocal. California has [...]

THE BIG TABOO: NUCLEAR ENERGY

One of the major requirements for sustaining development is an adequate source of energy. The current largest sources of energy are the combustion of coal, oil and natural gas. However, most of them, are running out or damaging the environment.
Some people might be surprised when hearing that nuclear energy has perhaps the lowest impact on [...]