'Clean coal' debunked

BZE radio talks to Lynette Molyneaux:

Dr Lynette Molyneaux is currently researching the resilience of electricity systems at the University of Queensland (UQ). Her research interests include carbon abatement with particular emphasis on incentives for investment in abatement technologies. In this podcast, Lynette talks about why so-called ‘clean coal’ power isn't the answer to Australia’s emissions targets or energy resilience.

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Lynette talked about:

different types of 'clean coal' technologies, their efficiencies, costs and emissions

our ageing coal fired power installations

meeting our Paris commitments and the feasibility of carbon capture and storage

incompatibility of 'clean coal' with our Paris targets with CCS as yet unproven

Further reading:

Is ‘clean coal’ power the answer to Australia’s emissions targets?

(The Conversation: 25 Jan 2017: Lynette Molyneaux)

The Conversation: Articles by Lynette Molyneaux

In this podcast, BZE speaks to Dr Fiona Johnson, Senior Lecturer at UNSW’s School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, about how climate change impacts on water response systems. She is developing computer models and simulations for flood and drought variability, and helping engineers design the infrastructure to keep us safe.

BZE Technology Radio Show: 17 March 2017: Podcast

BZE Interviewers: Kay Wennagel, Michael Staindl, Natalie Bucknell

Interview broadcast on: 17 March 2017

From Radio 3CR in Melbourne, Australia

'Clean coal' debunked

BZE radio talks to Lynette Molyneaux:

Dr Lynette Molyneaux is currently researching the resilience of electricity systems at the University of Queensland (UQ). Her research interests include carbon abatement with particular emphasis on incentives for investment in abatement technologies. In this podcast, Lynette talks about why so-called ‘clean coal’ power isn't the answer to Australia’s emissions targets or energy resilience.

BZE Technology Radio Show: 17 March 2017: Podcast:

Lynette talked about:

different types of 'clean coal' technologies, their efficiencies, costs and emissions

our ageing coal fired power installations

meeting our Paris commitments and the feasibility of carbon capture and storage

incompatibility of 'clean coal' with our Paris targets with CCS as yet unproven

Further reading:

Is ‘clean coal’ power the answer to Australia’s emissions targets?

(The Conversation: 25 Jan 2017: Lynette Molyneaux)

The Conversation: Articles by Lynette Molyneaux

BZE speaks to Dr Xiaojing Hao, Senior Lecturer and Research Fellow at the School of Photovoltaic and Renewable Energy Engineering, UNSW. Dr Hao and her team have broken efficiency records for CZTS thin-film solar cells which are non-toxic and could be used on buildings roofs, facades and windows.

BZE Interviewers: Kay Wennagel, Michael Staindl, Natalie Bucknell

Interview broadcast on: 3 March 2017

From Radio 3CR in Melbourne, Australia

Further reading:

UNSW Newsroom: UNSW takes lead in race for non-toxic, thin-film solar cells

SMH: 'It's my dream': achievement of scientist's solar cell goal opens up potentially huge new markets

The Fifth Estate: Zero energy buildings a step closer following UNSW solar breakthrough

BZE speaks to Dr Xiaojing Hao, Senior Lecturer and Research Fellow at the School of Photovoltaic and Renewable Energy Engineering, UNSW. Dr Hao and her team have broken efficiency records for CZTS thin-film solar cells which are non-toxic and could be used on buildings roofs, facades and windows.

BZE Interviewers: Kay Wennagel, Michael Staindl, Natalie Bucknell

Interview broadcast on: 3 March 2017

From Radio 3CR in Melbourne, Australia

Further reading:

UNSW Newsroom: UNSW takes lead in race for non-toxic, thin-film solar cells

SMH: 'It's my dream': achievement of scientist's solar cell goal opens up potentially huge new markets

The Fifth Estate: Zero energy buildings a step closer following UNSW solar breakthrough

In this podcast, Associate Professor Mark Diesendorf talks about renewable energy, energy storage, government policy and how we can easilty achieve 100% renewable energy for Australia.

"SA could transform its grid to one that is renewable, reliable and affordable – in the process showing other states how it can be done" says Dr Mark Diesendorf.

BZE Technology Radio Show: 14 March 2017: Podcast

Beyond Zero Emissions talks to Dr Mark Diesendorf:

Interdisciplinary Environmental Studies at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) teaches, researches and consults in the interdisciplinary fields of sustainable energy, energy policy and economics.

He is author of the book, Sustainable Energy Solutions for Climate Change.

BZE Interviewers: Vivien Langford

Interview recorded: March 2017

From Radio 3CR in Melbourne, Australia

Further reading:

The Conversation: How South Australia can function reliably while moving to 100% renewable power

AEMO's FINAL REPORT INTO THE SOUTH AUSTRALIAN STATE-WIDE POWER OUTAGE  Report pdf  Video of Release of the AEMO report - Dr Anthony Marxsen & Panel discussion

In this podcast, Associate Professor Mark Diesendorf talks about renewable energy, energy storage, government policy and how we can easilty achieve 100% renewable energy for Australia.

"SA could transform its grid to one that is renewable, reliable and affordable – in the process showing other states how it can be done" says Dr Mark Diesendorf.

BZE Technology Radio Show: 14 March 2017: Podcast

Beyond Zero Emissions talks to Dr Mark Diesendorf:

Interdisciplinary Environmental Studies at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) teaches, researches and consults in the interdisciplinary fields of sustainable energy, energy policy and economics. He is author of the book, Sustainable Energy Solutions for Climate Change.

BZE Interviewers: Vivien Langford

Interview recorded on: March 2017

From Radio 3CR in Melbourne, Australia

Further reading:

The Conversation: How South Australia can function reliably while moving to 100% renewable power

AEMO's FINAL REPORT INTO THE SOUTH AUSTRALIAN STATE-WIDE POWER OUTAGE  Report pdf  Video of Release of the AEMO report - Dr Anthony Marxsen & Panel discussion

This show was broadcast on Mon 13th March 2017

A 15 megawatt solar farm is being built on 24 hectares in Valdora, Queensland. It will be the fifth largest solar farm in Australia.

At its peak, the solar farm will generate 15,000 kilowatts of electricity from the sun into the Energex network. The electricity generated over one year is enough to power about 5000 homes.

36,000 trees will also be planted to create a 10m wide x 470 metre long green buffer area along the site’s frontage.

We talk to Sunshine Coast Council Mayor, Mark Jamieson, and Director of Economic Development & Major Projects, Greg Laverty.

MONDAY BZE Radio Mon 5-6pm

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This show was broadcast on Mon 13th March 2017

A 15 megawatt solar farm is being built on 24 hectares in Valdora, Queensland. It will be the fifth largest solar farm in Australia.

At its peak, the solar farm will generate 15,000 kilowatts of electricity from the sun into the Energex network. The electricity generated over one year is enough to power about 5000 homes.

36,000 trees will also be planted to create a 10m wide x 470 metre long green buffer area along the site’s frontage.

We talk to Sunshine Coast Council Mayor, Mark Jamieson, and Director of Economic Development & Major Projects, Greg Laverty.

MONDAY BZE Radio Mon 5-6pm

TUNE in http://3cr.org.au/streaming  LIVE

CATCH Podcasts @ http://bze.org.au/podcasts

TWEET it in : @beyondzeronews and #bzelive

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This show was broadcast on Mon 6th March 2017

The focus of today's show is the Coalition for Community Energy Congress 2017 - which happened on Feb 27 & 28. Guest interviews include: Professor Søren Hermansen, director of Samsø's Energy Academy and Nicky Ison, director and founder of Community Power Agency.

And various participants from the congress including the Future Super #ReInvest event.

MONDAY BZE Radio Mon 5-6pm

TUNE in http://3cr.org.au/streaming  LIVE

CATCH Podcasts @ http://bze.org.au/podcasts

TWEET it in : @beyondzeronews and #bzelive

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