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Nothing to fear but fear itself? — by admin — created Mar 04, 2009 12:14 PM

Analyst and economic forecaster BIS Shrapnel said late last year that in regard to the global financial crisis there was nothing to fear except fear itself and there would be a downturn but no recession for Australia.

Investing in the ‘new generation’ of coal – Part One — by Australian Journal of Mining — created May 25, 2009 10:03 AM

While much emphasis is being given to emissions trading, research is suggesting that putting a price on carbon is not a sufficient mechanism for the timely deployment of new technology. To meet proposed reductions in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions we need to reduce our demand for electricity and roll out low emission technologies for electricity generation on a massive scale. One such technology that offers potential, among others, is carbon capture and storage (CCS). While it has its critics, the Australian Government is investing in the technology, to get it working on a commercial scale and find ways to reduce its costs. But it’s still not known which of the low emission technologies in development around the world will prove to be viable, if any, in the short time available to prevent further damaging climate change and at what cost?