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More netizen science

Encyclopedia of Life One of my first posts to this blog mentioned Encyclopedia of Life, a major international collaborative effort to document the living world around us. Its list of sponsors and supporters starts at the highest possible levels (Smithsonian … Continue reading

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Going Solar: is it the best thing for me right now?

Not necessarily. A solar photo-voltaic system is a big non-portable investment with a multi-year payback time, and it is not equally suitable for all homes or parts of the country. It is not usually a possibility if you’re renting, either, … Continue reading

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World Solar Challenge

This is the first time Green Path has covered a sporting event (and may be the last) but it is a pretty special event: the World Solar Challenge is a cross-continental road race for solar powered cars. The official site … Continue reading

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Responses to the Carbon Tax

It’s a long time since a political issue raised tempers as much as the Labor government’s new Carbon Tax and opinions about it one day after the announcement span a very broad range. The Australia Institute summed up the policy … Continue reading

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