Climate change sell-out or landmark global warming fightback? Whatever your point of view, Cop28, the 28th such meeting of its kind, was not short on controversy. This year the event was held in Dubai and 84,000 people registered to attend. Critics often point to the carbon footprint of moving this many people from place to […]
Pay attention or go to the beach?
Something special happens on the Mediterranean coast in August and perhaps we should let world events fade into the background for a few weeks.
Can Egypt offer Gaza a future?
As Israeli begins to withdraw from the latest incursion into Gaza, perhaps Egypt is the only actor who can overcome the current geopolitical stalemate to improve the lives of the people of Gaza …
Australia and Wind Power
Wind Energy offers 20-30% of electric power in some countries but the giant wind generators do have local, national and even international critics
Australia & Climate Change
Energy policy and the environment are not only decisive issues in Australian politics but the history of the recently repealed emissions trading scheme or “carbon tax” shows how such issues can divide politicians, parties and even people.
Offshore Oil and Shale Gas in Spain
Spain’s government is in favor of offshore drilling and shale gas despite local opposition and potential threats to the truism …