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Australia's low emission energy future
The Australian Government wants to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 5 per cent of 2000 levels (and possibly up to 25 per cent) by the year 2020. But with a growing population, increasing energy requirements, and a past reliance on cheap energy sources how could this be achieved?
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Capturing the greenhouse gang
The search is on for ways to capture greenhouse gases and store them out of harm's way.
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Generating new ideas for meeting future energy needs
Concerns about the greenhouse effect, smog and energy security have led to increasing interest in energy sources such as hot dry rocks, wave power and hydrogen.
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Biomass the growing energy resource
Energy from biomass is sparking interest amongst scientists, policy makers and growers as they search for clean, renewable energy alternatives.
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Wind power gathers speed
Wind power is set to become an important means of generating electricity worldwide.
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Harnessing direct solar energy a progress report
We often hear about solar car challenges and solar heating, but will solar energy ever be a major energy source for industrial societies?
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