The article, based purely on economies of scale driving down costs , says solar will virtually eliminate nuclear as a power source. Some snippets include that in 2004 it took the world an entire year to install one gigawatt of solar capacity. Now that happens every day. In 2023, China installed as much solar capacity as the entire world did in 2022 and the rate of installation, worldwide, accelerates as production skyrockets and costs fall.
Max Redmayne thought voters bore part of the blame. “Labor has never forgotten the 2019 election at which it offered extensive reform ... but the ‘gutless’” electorate delivered Scott Morrison, the leader of possibly the worst government of all time.” Bronwyn Bryceson wrote, “Unfortunately, as we have seen in other countries, there is a problem with voting out a ‘not good enough’ government if the only alternative is a ‘not even trying to be good enough’ government.”
Ross Gittins’ conclusion – that “our duopoly effectively dictates the course of government” – fully justifies a push for an increase in the number of independent MPs, Phil Schmidt wrote. How will the independents, including the incumbent teals, do at the next election? There is much riding on this.each Tuesday to read Terry Durack’s restaurant reviews.
Ross MacPherson wrote, “I have just one question for the urbane and erudite Terry Durack, soon to leave these pages. How have you managed to keep your svelte figure after all those years of dining out?” Terry’s partner Jill Dupleix, in 2007,it turns out that it’s that boring old chestnut – eating less and moving around more. Another mince pie, anyone? I’ll worry about that in January.