Often the truth is missed in a good story. This is clearly the case with the media portrayal of the Cottesloe Foreshore Plans and issues surrounding the new proposed planning scheme and the rules guiding future development along Marine Parade. As a follow up to the recent public meeting at the Civic Centre Hall, regarding the beachfront, the Cottesloe foreshore plans and the ensuing media frenzy, I have decided once and for all put my opinion clearly for the public record where I stand on this i…
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Cottesloe Foreshore Plans For Development
Regional Government
By admin on April 4, 2011
The secret to solar and renewable, as well as general sustainable and clean forms of energy, to be successfully introduced in this 21st century is the effectiveness of policies and legislation of regional governments. One of the immediate concerns with inaction at this level will be the horrific damage that will be caused from ocean level rises. These are already happening and accelerating. Throughout the planet, Climate Change due to the excessive use of fossil fuels is increasingly causin…
Solar World Congress 2011
By admin on March 24, 2011
Scholarships Kassel University, the host of the International Solar Energy Society ('ISES') Solar World Congress 2011, is offering scholarships to scientists from developing countries to participate in the Congress. Leading researchers, engineers,architects, climatologists and students from around world are expected to participate in the next Solar World Congress (SWC 2011) from 28 August - 2 September 2011 in Kassel, Germany (www.swc2011.org). The SWC 2011 is a perfect occasion to learn about…
Supporters of Carbon Tax Australia
By admin on March 24, 2011
Action group GetUp reported on supporters of carbon tax Australia who joined a rally in Melbourne, Australia, mid-March where 8,000 supporters of the carbon tax Australia initiative demonstrated agreement with Julia Gillard's government on the introduction of a carbon tax. Check out the video showing supporters of carbon tax Australia to see what happened that Saturday and learn how your support can continue to win the fight for a price on pollution. The 8,000 crowd supporters of carbon ta…