Past Programs
Alternative Energy - 2008
Ross Garnaut Read Transcript
18/10/2008
After 18 months investigating the problem, Ross Garnaut has completed his Review on Climate Change.
One of Ross Garnaut's recommendations for Australia was a greenhouse gas reduction of between 5 and 10% by 2020.
Now he's been criticised by some for setting targets that are too modest, but Ross Garnaut believes setting higher targets for Australia will be ineffective unless an increased number of nations commit to binding targets.
So what are the chances of securing a truly global deal?
Solar thermal power
11/10/2008
Dr David Mills is a world leader in solar research and founder of the US based company Ausra Inc.
What plans are afoot to develop solar thermal power stations in Australia?
Politics of the emission trading scheme Read Transcript
05/07/2008
The politics of climate change are in overdrive right now.
The federal government has promised an emissions trading scheme by 2010, but being able to deliver that is becoming a real political problem.
Some analysts warn of the political and economic risks to the government if they introduce radical reform.
Chris Turner - The Geography of Hope
14/06/2008
Chris Turner's book The Geography of Hope: A Tour of the World We Need is an account of successful environmental innovation from around the world.
Roger Wilkins Read Transcript
24/05/2008
The solar industry believes that the decision by the Commonwealth to means test the rebate for solar power systems could devastate their industry.
The Productivity Commission has added further fuel to this fire. In its submission to the Garnaut Climate Change Review the Commission questions the benefit of a mandatory renewable energy target.
Th government has promised to set a mandatory renewable energy target of 20% of power to be generated through renewable energy by 2020.
So where is the debate on energy and climate change heading?
Ross Garnaut Read Transcript
29/03/2008
Ross Garnaut and the need to reshape the Australian economy as we tackle the problem of climate change.
Can we handle the challenge?
China: the Sun King Read Transcript
23/02/2008
Dr Shi Zhengrong, or the Sun King, is a leading solar scientist and, according to Forbes magazine, is the richest man in China and the fourth richest in Australia.
He is estimated to be worth 3 billion dollars and is the inventor of 11 patents in photovoltaic (solar) technology.
Dr Shi Zhengrong is the founder and chief executive of Suntech Power, China's largest solar manufacturer.
