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  • Economical energy – is going green the real solution?

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    There is one very striking difference between traveling through villages in Hungary and Bavaria, Germany. In Bavaria, almost all the rooftops are covered by solar panels; in Hungarian villages none are. At first glance it would seem that Germany has found its way to clean, sustainable energy. However, this view […]

  • WWF COP18 Action for Finance. Photo: Nathalia Clark

    Climate Change Crisis: Cheap Today, Expensive Tomorrow

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    Since the very first moment I opened my eyes in this world, I remember financial crisis existing in my common surroundings. Crisis in my home country of Mexico, crisis in my hometown, and crisis in my family. Sadly, this tiny word that causes a lot of hassle exists in almost […]

  • Australia’s “Clean Energy” Future

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    Nothing in Australian politics has caused so much controversy since the introduction of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in 2000. What is it? The recent announcement of a blueprint for carbon tax by Prime Minister Julia Gillard. Although the tax will not become effective until July 2012, the opposition […]

  • Reaching for the Stars

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          It is an underappreciated fact that government, campaigners, scientists and our brightest business minds do share a consensus on one issue; that Australia is ideally situated for a green energy future. Our treasure trove of wind, wave, sun and geo-thermal heat has the capacity to supply us […]