New modelling confirms NEG designed to shut door on renewables

According to RenewEconomy.com.au , a web-site focusing on clean energy news and analysis, and climate policy, the latest modelling for the federal Coalition’s proposed National Energy Guarantee (NEG) confirms the new policy would effectively shut the door on new renewable investment at national level in the next decade. The modelling is part of a 50 Continue Reading

Australia: 100 % renewable energy by 2030?

Australia can have an electricity grid entirely run by renewable energy by 2030, according to a new research paper by the Alternative Technology Association (ATA). The paper, 100% Renewable Grid by 2030, says the target can be achieved by accelerating the installation of wind and solar power by 80% backed up by pumped hydro energy storage facilities and Continue Reading

International Day for Tolerance

16 Nov is International day for Tolerance The values, attitudes, behaviours and understandings we associate with active tolerance help to maintain peaceful, vibrant, diverse and just societies. 1. What does “tolerance” mean in the context of the universal values of human dignity and diversity? 2. What is the relationship between education and tolerance? 3. How Continue Reading