by drmu | Apr 20, 2011 | Energy, Environment
We believe that the construction of a new coal-fired power station would be a strategic mistake for Mauritius. Like other small island developing states (SIDS), Mauritius is vulnerable to climate change and especially sea level rise. Reputable scientists predict that...
by drmu | Apr 16, 2011 | Energy, Environment, Mafia at work
The decision to stop CT Power’s proposed coal-fired power station is to be reviewed. According to the press yesterday, the Prime Minister made this promise to representatives of the Tamil community during an event celebrating their New Year on Thursday. Another...
by drmu | Jan 19, 2011 | Energy, Environment
On the 14th of January, the Government decided to refuse permission to CT Power to build a coal-fired power station in the west of the island. However, just three days later, while local environmentalists were still celebrating, the Minister of Trade and Industry...
by drmu | Jun 7, 2010 | Education, Energy, Environment, Marine protection, Social justice
Have you heard anything recently about the MID consultation exercise led by Prof Francois Odendaal? Neither have we so we sent an email to the good professor about the matter. While we eagerly await his response, permit us to enlighten you about something that the...
by drmu | Mar 16, 2010 | Energy
Five months ago, a report from the UK Energy Research Council predicted that global oil production would likely peak before 2030, with a significant risk of it peaking by 2020. Now the UK’s Industry Taskforce on Peak Oil and Energy Security is predicting rapid...
