Open the Gates to a Green Economy

The United Kingdom is doing it, big time. South Korea is too. Germany is coming clean. What’s going on? They are opening the gates for investment in a low carbon, green and clean economy. The Gates of the world – in the form of Bill, the multi-billionaire – is himself investing in the future, but wonders why his own US Government is not leading the way. Australia is dragging the chain and in fact missing out on investment – and losing innovative businesses – because it cannot get its carbon price/emissions act together. There are green jobs to be had across the world. Singapore is making a promising start with solar energy moves and investing in energy efficiency measures for industry. Sustainability is gaining traction globally and those businesses which have embarked on the journey are finding its benefits “exceed expectations”. There’s hope for a clean fuel mix for jets in Australia and Malaysia is committing to a greener future, while Indonesia is struggling to keep more of its rainforests intact. New Scientist tells us that nuclear energy is more vulnerable than ever in a climate changing world and Ross Gittens shows us the ugly side of the carbon debate in Australia. Then there’s the ABC challenge. Who cares wins! – Ken Hickson