24 October 2024 | Clean energy, Climate change, Transport
Sustainability – the new buzz word in the UK and Europe In July, August and September, my husband Paul and I travelled extensively in the UK and Europe. We were amazed and pleased with the emphasis on climate change action everywhere we went. We could not look...
4 August 2024 | Clean energy
Nuclear energy – taboo no more? Environmental activists have long opposed the introduction of nuclear energy to Australia. With the planned shutdown of coal-fired power stations possibly by 2034, what are the options for generating power, and should nuclear...
23 June 2024 | Clean energy
Should there be a ban on fossil fuel advertising? Likening the burning of fossil fuels to cigarette smoking, UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called for a ban on fossil fuel advertising. Is a ban on this advertising necessary? Just as importantly: would it be...
26 March 2024 | Clean energy
The humble lawnmower The arrival of the 2 new ride-on battery mowers for Banyule City Council’s Parks staff to use prompted me to revisit an article I wrote last year. The article was about petrol-driven mowers contributing to climate change and local pollution of...
25 February 2024 | Clean energy
At last – an Australian fuel efficiency standard The Australian Government plans to introduce a Vehicle Efficiency Standard, which is expected to come into effect from January 2025. This standard will bring Australia into line with Europe, the USA and Japan. The...
24 January 2024 | Clean energy
Getting to net zero with rooftop solar The Australian government has a target of 82% renewable energy by 2030. In 2022, 32% of energy was renewable. Clearly, a very significant increase in renewable energy is needed if the 2030 target is to be met. Large scale...
