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Politics and a greener future : Comments
By Peter McMahon, published 4/5/2006With the environment the big political issue this century, the Greens could be looking at a brighter future.
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In terms of parties, I would prefer David from the Big Brother Household, a farmer, and a proud member of the National Party, to be in leadership, than Kim Beazley, John Howard, some Democrats, and even some Greens. At least he listens, makes a stand for the underdog, is brave, bold, and has a strong social conscience. I think many in the old Country Party were similar, being practicle rather than conservative for the sake of being conservative. They really did care about their land.
The "hot rocks" to generate power North of Port Augusta, suggest by Sir Mark Oliphant is one idea. Windmills and solar panels are well known alternatives. Ethanol replacing petrolium is a great idea, but we need to change a few car engine parts. Bundaberg QLD could be the power centre of Australia between Ethanol from its vast sugar mills, solar power in its swamps and even windmills. Then there is tidal power in WA. Wind on the south coast. Imagine the benefits in these rural areas. We really are the same people afterall.