Fossil fuel companies like to promote they pay tax and contribute to teh economcy. In 2022 the gas companies contributed zero. Over 15 years of gas production of $36 billion. A casual food service worker pays more tax than these companies, combined.
Australia needs to lift its ban on balcony solar and battery systems. A balcony system in 25 European countries is up to 2kW of PV sol;ar and 800W battery. An apartment could save up to 30% of its electricity bill and pay back the system in less than 6 years. Landlords cannot prevent approved systems.
Twenty companies are responsible for 40% of emissions globally in 2023. Over 2/3rds of them are state owned. Since 1750, just 25 entities have created the climate crisis we are currently facing. Carbon Majors have released their 2023 report and shows emissions continue to rise with over 180 companies contributing to emissions globally.
How to provide cost of living help, electrify the grid, and reduce 40% of Australia’s emissions? In 12 months? The govt could step in and provide buy 2 million household batteries for 40GWh. Customers would repay $60 per month interest free through their electricity retailer.
Cost is less than existing programs and subsidies.
Nuclear accidents happen
Summer thunderstorm patterns from Tarong to the Sunshine Coast means the Coast will be in the firing line of any accident at Tarong.
Low level radioactivity causes thyroid cancer for up to 60 years. People and lives are affected for generations and nuclear is not worth the risks
Many argue the US withdrawal from the Paris Agreement is good news. Wind solar and batteries are so cheap that little fossil fuel electricity is being built even in fossil fuel states. The US risks falling behind China in green technologies, and with substantial reductions in oil consumption from EVs by 2030, fossil fuel exports will plummet,
The evidence is clear that nuclear accidents risk polluting large areas with I-131 and Cesium and populations of tens of thousand have increased risk of thyroid cancer. There is no minimum safe exposure, inspite of nuclear advocate misinformation. Nuclear accidents cost billions, and kill thousands indirectly. The risk is simply not worth it.
BYD autonomous vehicle software and hardware were announced on Feb 10 2025 and demonstrate that autonomous driving is rapidly advancing and the majority of vehicles during the next 3 years will be capable of becoming robotaxis, enabling personal public transport to extend not just from 60 cities to globally.
AI is driving a rapid advances in robotaxis and autonomous driving. Like many new technologies this has taken 70 years, and in less than 5 years will see all cars with full autonomy with the advances in AI and with electric vehicles now cheaper than internal combustion engines
AI will help us live longer than we every expected. Not just to 120. We may be able to live to hundreds. We are in the midst of a healthspan revolution that will enable us to live vitally. Advanced diagnostics to catch any disease at inception. Tailored advanced therapies to reverse disease. Slowing, stopping, and potentially even reversing aging.
Human 3D organoids are in vitro 3D cultures that mimic the structure and function of human organs. They are derived from stem cells, which can self-renew and differentiate into various cell types. Organoids are a powerful in disease modelling, drug development, personalised treatment, and regenerative medicine.
If California’s 340 billion light-duty vehicle miles went electric, consuming 200 watt-hours per mile, it would require an additional 68 TWh/year, 24% of 2023’s 281 TWh generation. There is 4 times unused natural gas capacity, currently not used. Charging during low-use night hours would utilize this excess, reducing pollution and improving efficiency, enhancing air quality and boost ROI on existing infrastructure.
The tone of Tesla’s earnings call for Q4-2024 and full year 2024 today was cautiously optimistic, with Elon Musk emphasizing a significant focus on autonomy and future growth. Despite some disappointing financial results, there was a bullish outlook on AI, FSD, and new vehicle launches, coupled with Musk’s characteristic confidence in Tesla’s future value.
Industrial-scale bioplastic production is being implemented in select regions globally, primarily for applications like packaging, as documented by case studies such as a Malaysian palm biomass biorefinery (20,000 tons/year) and Thailand’s cassava-based PLA and bioplastic bag production demonstrating localized cost and environmental advantages, but broader adoption is limited by high costs, scalability challenges, and performance trade-offs to the 480 million tonne market.
Plastic pollution is a growing environmental issue, but innovation in alternative materials offers a solution. Lignin, a natural polymer, can replace many fossil-based plastic products. Other plant-based materials, mycelium, and algae are also being explored as potential plastic alternatives, offering hope for a more sustainable future.
Nano-silicon anodes are a promising new technology for lithium-ion batteries. They offer 30% superior capacity, faster charging and longer life than traditional graphite anodes. Group 14 is a leading company in this field, and their technology is already being used in smartphones. They are now expanding their production to meet the growing demand for batteries in electric vehicles and other applications.
Geologic or gold hydrogen has potential to be part of the clean energy transition. Potential LCA and cost is low ($1kg), but there are technological and economic hurdles Co-production of helium with geologic hydrogen could be a key factor in making this technology commercially viable.
Research and development may determine the true potential of geologic hydrogen.
AI continues to rapidly expand. At CES, 2025 Nvidia announcements include a new AI supercomputer, a powerful video card, next-generation processor for cars and robots. NVidia announced partnerships with Toyota for next model robotasis as well as Aurora, Continental for driverless trucks at scale by 2027.
AI is transforming clinical trials by predicting success with 90% accuracy. This could lead to fewer trials, better outcomes, and reduced trial times. Companies like OPYL, OpenAI, and Moderna are at the forefront of this AI-driven healthcare revolution. Using 20 years of past clinical trial data, OPYL can improve trial outcomes by 4 to 5 times, reducing costs and improving success.
Within a decade we will cure disease, not just treat it. AI accelerates drug discovery and will reduce cost of new drugs by 4 from $2.4 billion to $600 million, and time from 14 years to 6 years. ROI improves 12 times. AI in medicine will not just improve medicines but will improve diagnosis and treatment.
