Geoscience Articles
Gas will drive coal from its throne
STRONG export demand will result in the nation's energy production nearly doubling by 2030, but Australia is set to consume far less coal and much more gas, to a federal government report says.
Energy output to soar, gas to burn brighter than coal
STRONG export demand will result in the nation's energy production nearly doubling by 2030 but Australia is set to consume far less coal and much more gas, according to a federal government report.
Emissions hit all-time high as coal use takes dominant role
A JUMP in the use of coal to produce electricity, especially in China and India, has contributed to carbon emissions from human activities reaching an all-time record high, a study published today finds.
With the faltering climate change talks set to open in Copenhagen next month, the latest figures from the..read more
Man-made emissions still on rise
MAN-MADE greenhouse gas emissions continued to climb last year, reflecting an expanding reliance on coal and a continuing demand for manufactured goods produced in developing countries.
More to come, warns expert
SUMATRA faces further devastation from a much larger earthquake and probable tsunami within decades, a leading geologist has warned.
