SCMP Director of Environmental Protection Anissa Wong Sean-yee has approved CLP Power (SEHK: 0002)’s proposed offshore wind farm near Sai Kung (“CLP’s Sai Kung wind farm gains approval”, August 4). She requires the project proponent to, within six months, set up a stakeholder liaison group comprising those relating to the fisheries sector and environmental and [...]
Posts on ‘August 12th, 2009’
New Advances in Hydrogen Fuel Catalysts
http://www.alternative-energy-news.info/new-advances-in-hydrogen-fuel-catalysts/ Hydrogen has great potential as a fuel of future because it is an environmentally clean energy fuel and save us from the undesirable side effects of greenhouse gases. Before becoming it a fuel of the masses we need necessary infrastructure to store it and move it. We will also need fuel cells on economical [...]
Clean energy set for massive boost
http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/clean-energy-set-for-massive-boost-20090812-eib0.html A scheme to massively boost renewable energy looks set to get the green light – but not without some tinkering. The federal government wants to have 20 per cent of electricity come from renewable sources by 2020. A scheme, separate to emissions trading, is before parliament to achieve the Renewable Energy Target (RET). If [...]
Pollution pays off for billionaire
http://www.smh.com.au/environment/global-warming/pollution-pays-off-for-billionaire-20090811-eh0k.html Marian Wilkinson and Ben Cubby A HONG KONG billionaire will receive millions of dollars in compensation under the Rudd Government’s emissions trading scheme – but would get almost twice as much under the Opposition’s plan. The tycoon and philanthropist, Michael Kadoorie, is the chairman of CLP Holdings, formerly China Light and Power. The company, [...]