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Is Fukushima the new normal for nuclear reactors? 27 Aug 2013 | 07:45 am
There are three reasons to think that nuclear accidents like Fukushima are becoming more common – and it’s not because of the technology.
Greener government buildings could save taxpayers millions 27 Aug 2013 | 07:45 am
Green Building Council Australia finds more energy efficient buildings could save the federal govt $35m a year on electricity costs alone.
Wanted: $1 trillion a year to decarbonise by 2020 27 Aug 2013 | 07:44 am
HSBC says $1 trillion a year out to 2020 is needed to set the world on the path to decarbonise the global economy, and replace fossil-fueled networks with low carbon and renewable networks. But where ...
Carnegie to develop first wave-powered desalination plant 27 Aug 2013 | 07:39 am
Carnegie to deliver first desalination plant using wave energy. Perth project will also be the first wave energy plant to deliver electrons and freshwater.
Video: How climate change fuels wildfires, explained in 90 seconds 27 Aug 2013 | 07:37 am
With a huge wildfire burning in and around California's Yosemite National Park, here's a 90-second video explaining how climate change may have fueled it.
Rooftop solar penetration rises to 19.2% in South Australia 27 Aug 2013 | 07:01 am
One in five homes in South Australia has rooftop solar. In Melbourne, adoption rates in western suburbs outstrips inner city by a factor of 5:1.
Australia’s Redflow expects battery manufacturing deal soon 27 Aug 2013 | 07:01 am
Redflow, an Australian developer of zinc bromine flow batteries, expects to commercialise its first storage technology within the next 12 months.
Graph of the Day: Climate action is better for the economy 26 Aug 2013 | 08:36 am
The new IPCC report will include new assessments that show economic growth will be far greater is emissions are curbed, rather than business as usual.
Orica looks to green carbon brick to capture emissions 26 Aug 2013 | 08:36 am
Orica is co-funding a research project at the University of Newcastle that will test if captured carbon emissions can be used as "green" building materials.
Obama slams influence of dirty energy money in Congress 26 Aug 2013 | 08:32 am
In a speech before Binghamton University on Friday, Obama reflected on the influence of the fossil fuel industry in Congress.
