Interesting Ideas from George MonbiotInteresting Ideas from George Monbiot
Here is a transcript of a lecture by George Monbiot about climate change and what we need to do. The latest scientific evidence suggests that we need to cut emissions[...]
Tag: Environment
The Silly BMW 745hThe Silly BMW 745h
BMW has released a new prototype hydrogen powered car. The bmwworld.com web page about it claims the cruising range is 190 miles. Added to the 400-mile range of the normal[...]
Hydrogen Powered Cars Will Never WorkHydrogen Powered Cars Will Never Work
One of the most important issues for a commodity fuel for vehicles is that it be convenient and safe to transport. For quite a while LP Gas has been available[...]
Solar Hot Water – Not ExpensiveSolar Hot Water – Not Expensive
The Australian has a new Environment writer named Matthew Warren who has a history of doing PR work for the coal industry. This has the potential for insightful articles based[...]
Base Load Solar PowerBase Load Solar Power
A frequent criticism of solar power is that the sun only shines brightly for part of the day, and that many of the times when there is significant electrical load[...]
Water Prices and ScarcityWater Prices and Scarcity
Due to climate change and population increases we are having increasing problems with the water supply in Australia. Peter Lieverdink suggests that we have more options for water supply including[...]
LED Headlights in Audi Sports CarLED Headlights in Audi Sports Car
It’s interesting to see that Audi is releasing a car with LEDs for all lights including the headlights. This is being promoted as an environmental benefit, however a quick google[...]
Germany Leads the World in Solar PowerGermany Leads the World in Solar Power
boston.com reports that Germany now has 55% of the world’s photo-Voltaic (PV) power generation. The German solar power industry has created tens of thousands of jobs including significant exports –[...]
Hot WaterHot Water
A response to a post I wrote about things to do for the environment suggested that there would be a health risk to lowering the temperature of a home hot-water[...]
Train RoutingTrain Routing
Last year I spent several months living on one side of Melbourne and working on the other and travelling by train to work. Every day I had to catch two[...]