The trip started off with cold weather but improved as the day progressed.
34 hardy souls assembled at the Corinella boat ramp and were transported in groups across to Elizabeth island in a Zodiac (for those who don’t know this is an aluminium boat with an inflatable skirt – see some of the pictures below). [...]

Two recent online articles explore the state of feed-in tariffs in Australia, outlining what has been implemented to date by the states, comparing these with international exapmples and looking ahead to the direction a national feed-in tariff might take.

In Solar policy trapped in the state shadowlands PETER MARES explains that, while all sides of politics agree that a German-style national feed-in tariff to encourage rooftop solar power makes sense, Christine Milne’s bill to create the tariff is going nowhere.

Additionally, in Solar Stuff-up, appearing in Australian Policy Online, BOB JOHNSTONE explains why Australia should now follow the German example.

Help promote sustainability as the Alternative Technology Association Shows Manager.
ATA promotes sustainable living to the wider community in a variety of ways, including attending major home shows and community events. ATA staff and volunteers participate in events across the country.
ATA has been successful in obtaining funding from the Federal Government to promote sustainable living and [...]

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