Solar farms – huge acreages of thousand-panel solar grids – are seeing a growth explosion. But are they taking over otherwise useful, productive land? Not if we let the insects and wildflowers in, say the experts.
SINGAPORE SOLAR: FLOATING A NEW IDEA
South Australia, London Push Renewables
Today’s news is full of stories on corporations, cities and other organisations that are investing in wind and solar. But many are only plans and projects – and the impact though worthy is often small; what some call greenwashing. But recently, the state of South Australia and Transport for London (TfL) have passed some significant milestones.
Canberra scores renewable first
Renewable Energy: Rapid Expansion Coming
La Bella Verde: Solar Sailing
Water Hyacinth: From Plague to Carbon Positive
Air Travel: Keeping it Eco
Climate Action With Clean Energy Funding
Effective climate action by multiple non-state actors, be they businesses, cities or regions, could make significant contributions to narrowing the global emissions gap, adapting to climate change, and demonstrating to governments that higher ambition is desirable and doable. Going beyond words, this 5-part series titled Beyond words: Climate Actions for a Green Economy show that these actors are hard at work and delivering.
Environmental Justice for 2013 Bertam Valley Flood Victims
TNB was found liable for negligence in causing the 2013 environmental disaster involving torrential water flow from the Sultan Abu Bakar Hydroelectric Dam causing fatalities, severe flooding and property damage in Cameron Highlands. Lawyer M.Manogaran also calls for a new legislation - a Dam Safety Act - to protect the interest of the public.
Top Down Impetus: States can Drive Sustainable Change
Sustainable Data: The Cost of Connectivity
Sustainable Art & Power: LAGI Prize Offers $16,000
Circular Economy – Using Waste to Make Biofuels
here has been plenty of controversy about the production of biofuels from plant sources, and the impact it has on food production and the environment. And recently, the blockage of sewage systems by waste fats has also been in the news. One smart Finnish company is applying its technology to both problems and making biofuels from food processing waste.
