Archive for March 19th, 2008

Australia’s carbon capture plan

19th 2008f March, 2008, Peter

The Australian Government is considering a bold plan for carbon capture and carbon storage under the nation’s seabead, according to the SMH.
“The federal Energy Minister, Martin Ferguson, said yesterday the plan was vital to making Australia a leading player in clean coal technology.
“Coal will continue to make a major contribution to Australia’s energy needs [...]

UK emissions - up or down?

19th 2008f March, 2008, Peter

The British Government has been criticized by its own National Audit Office for using two different systems for measuring carbon emissions, according to The Guardian. Joined-up government indeed!
“Britain’s climate change emissions may be 12% higher than officially stated, according to a National Audit Office investigation which has strongly criticised the government for using two [...]