Tony Abbott's boast of windfarm cuts contradicts earlier stand on renewables
Speaking to Sydney radio host Alan Jones, the prime minister took credit for cutting the growth of wind power, confirming a view many had long suspectedTony Abbott was almost certainly telling the...
View ArticleTony Abbott agrees with Alan Jones wind farms may have 'health impacts' – audio
Tony Abbott agrees with the broadcaster Alan Jones that there may be 'potential health impacts' with wind farms. On Jones' 2GB radio show on Thursday, Abbott says, 'When I've been up close to these...
View ArticlePharrell Williams calls on leaders to deliver green jobs at UN climate summit
Grammy-award winning star says: ‘I’m passionate about two big issues: climate change; and education and skills for young people.’Grammy-award winning star Pharrell Williams has called on world leaders...
View ArticleLiberal senator wants windfarm inquiry to recognise 'adverse health effects'
Coalition figures want inquiry to acknowledge alleged health impacts and support more checks by the regulatorA new federal inquiry could call for commonwealth oversight of windfarm regulations and...
View ArticlePakistan: 'son, you brought electricity to the village and added 15 years to...
A micro-hydro programme bringing sustainable energy to a region of Pakistan ravaged by conflict and floods has won an Ashden award for lighting the futureVillages in the foothills of the Hindu Kush...
View ArticleHarvesting hill streams of Wales for hydropower
Thousands of untapped streams pouring off hillsides hold the promise of generating clean energy and income for local farming communitiesThe little stream bubbling off the Black Mountain and tumbling...
View ArticleDr Onthemoon's self diagnosis windfarm syndrome check list! | First Dog on...
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View ArticleStop using China as an excuse for inaction on climate change | George Monbiot
Invoking Yellow Peril tropes over China’s carbon footprint fails to recognise the fact its energy use is tied to our consumption, the country’s coal demand is dropping and Chinese people care more...
View ArticleTrouble in the air for wind power players
The onshore wind energy industry is under threat from Tory plans designed to arrest the spread of turbines. But do people really dislike them that much? “Look at the energy efficiency of this.” John...
View ArticleUS navy could create thriving biofuel hub in Queensland, Palaszczuk says
Queensland premier visits Pentagon in trade mission to US and says navy’s goal to shift to renewable energy could aid industry at homeThe US navy could help create a thriving biofuels industry in...
View ArticleSwansea Bay tidal lagoon: doubts cast on engineering contract with China
Lawyers are looking into awarding of £300m sea wall project to China Harbour Engineering Company after complaint from Belgian contractorA £300m contract with a Chinese company to build a sea wall for...
View ArticleWhat does Tesla mean for energy in Africa?
Tesla’s battery storage system could help the energy-starved continent switch from expensive fossil fuels to renewables, but high cost is a huge barrierWith only 30% of people in Africa having access...
View ArticleObama commits $4bn to form clean-energy investment clearinghouse
US energy secretary announces new office of technology transitions to help facilitate financing by connecting would-be investors with clean-energy firmsWith $4bn and a new government office, the White...
View ArticleUK is one of only three EU countries to miss renewable energy target
Britain misses interim target for 2013/14, and is also projected to miss binding goal of getting 20% of energy from renewable sources by 2020The UK is one of just three EU countries to have missed a...
View ArticleBrazil's Belo Monte dam puts livelihood of 2,000 families at risk,...
Federal prosecutors say Norte Energia, the consortium building the $11bn dam, has violated agreed-to items that are endangering locals’ means of survivalConstruction of a massive hydroelectric dam is...
View ArticleBankroll that shakes the barley
Wadebridge, Cornwall: At the agricultural show there’s talk of lower prices, and the largest local farm is being managed less intensivelyVisitors to the agricultural show are converging from the...
View ArticleCan the Republicans halt climate change? – video
Jeb Bush, Sarah Palin, Ted Cruz: climate sceptics, one and all – and Republicans to boot. Yet while one in two elected Republicans do question climate science, and often vote against the environment,...
View ArticleAbbott government agrees to consider noise restrictions on windfarms
Prime minister meets David Leyonhjelm, one of the crossbench senators trying to leverage concessions to constrain the growth of the wind industry The Abbott government has agreed to consider new noise...
View ArticleAsia must invest more in clean energy to cope with climate change, says ADB
Asian Development Bank tells governments to seize the chance low oil prices present to eliminate fuel subsidies and level the playing field for renewables Asia has made huge strides in developing clean...
View ArticleScience vine: how do solar panels work?
Over the next few months we’ll be breaking down scientific concepts into six-second vines at #guardianscienceinsix. This week we look at photovoltaic cells. But can you do better?Solar panels have long...
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