Monday, February 28, 2011

GreenCellTechnologies: The Garnaut Climate Change Review - Intro

The weight of scientific evidence tells us that Australians are facing risks of damaging climate change.

The risk can be substantially reduced by strong, effective and early action by all major economies. Australia will need to play its full proportionate part in global action. As one of the developed countries, its full part will be relatively large, and involve major early changes to established economic structure.
The work of the Review shows that the costs of Australia playing its proportionate part in an effective global effort, while considerable, are manageable. There is a path to Australia being a low-emissions economy by the middle of the 21st century, consistently with continuing strong growth in material living standards (chapters 11 and 23). By the end of the 21st century, and beyond, more so with each passing decade material living standards would be higher with than without mitigation of climate change.
GreenCell Technologies: Scientific opinion and dissent
There is no doubt about the position of most reputed specialists in climate science, in Australia and abroad, on the risks of climate change (Chapter 2). There is no doubt about the position of the leaders of the relevant science academies in all of the major countries.1 The outsider to climate science has no rational choice but to accept that, on a balance of probabilities, the mainstream science is right in pointing to high risks from unmitigated climate change.
There are nevertheless large uncertainties in the science. There is debate and recognition of limits to knowledge about the times and ways in which the risk will manifest itself. Every climate scientist has views on some issues that differ from the mainstream in detail.
There are prominent dissenters on this matter, gathered under the rubric of ‘sceptic’. For the most part ‘sceptic’ is a misnomer for their position, because these dissenters hold strongly to the belief that the mainstream science is wrong.
In a different category are a small number of climate scientists of professional repute who maintain that the mainstream science embodies misjudgments about quantities. These scientists, who accept the theory of the warming effects of higher concentrations of greenhouse gases, hold the view that these warming effects are relatively or even trivially small in comparison with many other causes of climate variations that are beyond the control of humans.
The dissent took a curious turn in Australia in 2008, with much prominence being given to assertions that the warming trend had ended over the last decade. This is a question that is amenable to statistical analysis, and we asked econometricians with expertise in analysis of time series to examine it. Their response—that the temperatures recorded in most of the last decade lie above the confidence level produced by any model that does not allow for a warming trend—is reported in Chapter 4 (Box 4.1).
GreenCell Technologies: The prisoner’s dilemma in international collective action
Effective international action is necessary if the risks of dangerous climate change are to be held to acceptable levels, but deeply problematic. International cooperation is essential for a solution to a global problem. However, such a solution requires the resolution of a genuine prisoner’s dilemma: each country benefits from a national point of view if it does less of the mitigation itself, and others do more. If all countries act on this basis, without forethought, communication and cooperation, there will be no resolution of the dilemma. Future generations will judge the outcome to have been insufficient and unsatisfactory.
Resolution of the prisoner’s dilemma requires communication, to find a division of costs and benefits of cooperation that is acceptable to all essential participants in a solution. The eventual solution can involve a range of cooperative arrangements, and not only matters related to the division of the mitigation task.
But resolution of the international prisoner’s dilemma will take time—possibly more time than we have. The world squandered the time that it did have in the 1990s to experiment with various approaches to mitigation. 

GreenCellTechnologies: The Garnaut Climate Change Review - Diabolical Problem

A diabolical problem and a saving grace.Climate change is a diabolical policy problem. It is harder than any other issue of high importance that has come before our polity in living memory. Climate change presents a new kind of challenge. It is uncertain in its form and extent, rather than drawn in clear lines. It is insidious rather than (as yet) directly confrontational. It is long term rather than immediate, in both its impacts and its remedies. Any effective remedies lie beyond any act of national will, requiring international cooperation of unprecedented dimension and complexity. While an effective response to the challenge would play out over many decades, it must take shape and be put in place over the next few years. Without such action, if the mainstream science is broadly right, the Review’s assessment of likely growth in global greenhouse gas emissions in the absence of effective mitigation tells us that the risks of dangerous climate change, already significant, will soon have risen to dangerously high levels.

Observation of daily debate and media discussion in Australia and elsewhere suggests that this issue might be too hard for rational policy making. It is too complex. The special interests are too numerous, powerful and intense. The time frames within which effects become evident are too long, and the time frames within which action must be effected too short.
But there is a saving grace that may make all the difference. This is an issue in which a high proportion of Australians are deeply interested. A high proportion of Australians say that they are prepared to pay for mitigation in higher goods and services prices. Most of them say that they are prepared to pay even if Australia is acting independently of other countries. There is a much stronger base of support for reform and change on this issue than on any other big question of structural change in recent decades, including trade, tax and public business ownership reform. People in other countries, to varying degrees, seem to share Australians’ interest in and preparedness to take action on global warming.
Public attitudes in Australia and in other countries create the possibility of major reform on emissions reductions, despite the inherent difficulty of the policy problem.
This report aims to nurture the chance that Australia and the world will manage to develop a position that strikes a good balance between the costs of dangerous climate change and the costs of mitigation. It does this by examining approaches to mitigation in one country within a framework which, if followed elsewhere, would add up to a solution. The Review recognises that other approaches may also add up to a solution. If others were also to develop proposals that add up to a solution to the problem, that would provide the basis for the type of realistic discussion across the international community that will be essential if a basis is to be found for effective global action.

GreenCell Technologies: The GreenCell Thermal Recovery Process

Utilising the ITC Thermal Recovery Unit. The GreenCell Thermal Recovery Process - The Thermal Recovery Unit (TRU) is a patented and proprietary process which continuously converts organic materials into non-hazardous, recoverable resources (hot gases, steam and carbon char) within an oxygen-free environment.

Convert waste via pyrolysis to produce energy and bio-char.

What is Thermal Recovery (Pyrolysis)?
Thermal Recovery is the destructive distillation of organic material through the application of intense indirect heat without oxygen. Waste material is converted to methane gases (for use in power generation) and non-hazardous carbon char (a resalable byproduct).
This system is in compliance with US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Clean Air Act guidelines.
Through this process, waste volume may be reduced by as much as 92%. Thermal Recovery can also yield recoverable energy outputs of around 5 BTU for every BTU of input!

Thermal Recovery is NOT Incineration

Unilke traditional incineration systems, the TRU releases no harmful byproducts or emissions. This system has been rated "Best Available Control Technology" (BACT) by regulatory agencies worldwide.

Applications

Marketable applications for the TRU are as diverse as they are beneficial. Such applications include recycling of tires/rubber, municipal solid waste, medical waste, plastics, sewage sludge, industrial wastes and contaminated soils. Recycling of carbon neutral agricultural and biomass wastes, as well as environmentally-sound recovery and development opportunities, are possible through the TRU's valuable yields of energy and char.

About the GNUL

The World now realises what the Earth has been trying to say for some time….
It is running out of breath and now is the time to act, before it is too late.
The GreenCell GNUL bio-processor - which can be built into the infrastructure that creates our greenhouse gases - turns our worst problem into our greatest asset.
The GNUL replicates lungs that breathe in CO2 and other polluting elements and breathes out sweet oxygen, cleans water for re-use and turns bio-waste into useful by-products.
It’s what nature has been doing since life on earth began.
A low-energy natural process with measurable results.
Now we can all be part of a solution, instead of the problem.

Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Hypo Venture Capital Seizing Opportunities in Tough Economic Times

Here at Hypo Venture Capital we are committed to offering our clients access to the latest and broadest range of financial services and products on the market. We know that choosing the right strategy, the right investment and the right product is no easy task in this day and age! Whether its advice, investments or financial planning we are here to answer all your questions and facilitate all your financial needs.

Many of us have concerns about staying on track in these uncertain economic times. Mounting layoffs, plunging home values and declining stock prices all have a way of generating fear and uncertainty.
"Even though things look bad sometimes, you need to remain focused on opportunities," says Andrew Bradley, HVC’s chief investment officer. "We like to say there's opportunity in every market."
Today's investors face unprecedented challenges
2009 got off to a rough start, with the economy and financial markets still reeling from last year's credit market meltdown and resulting financial crisis. The markets traded down in a painful, correlated fashion, while economic activity plunged.

Hypo Venture Capital: How Much Money Is Needed for Retirement?

Most early- and mid-career workers see retirement as being far off in the distance. While retirees spend their days relaxing under swaying palms and contemplating how thankful they are to be out of the rat race for good, the reality is quite different. Today, people are retiring later and finding the need to save more money to live comfortably after retirement. No two ways about it, the longer people wait to retire, the more comfortable their lives will be.

Hypo Venture Capital: Retirement Investing – Expert Tips

Here at Hypo Venture Capital we are committed to offering our clients access to the latest and broadest range of financial services and products on the market. We know that choosing the right strategy, the right investment and the right product is no easy task in this day and age! Whether its advice, investments or financial planning we are here to answer all your questions and facilitate all your financial needs.

There are so many options for retirement investment planning that even the most ambitious person can feel daunted. But learning about retirement investment strategies as a young or middle-aged adult can save all kinds of financial worries later. The soundest approach to investing for retirement is to save slowly but persistently, and invest widely with as much information as possible.

Hypo Venture Capital : When Investing In An Ipo - Reduce The Risk

Here at Hypo Venture Capital we are committed to offering our clients access to the latest and broadest range of financial services and products on the market. We know that choosing the right strategy, the right investment and the right product is no easy task in this day and age! Whether its advice, investments or financial planning we are here to answer all your questions and facilitate all your financial needs.

IPOs or Initial Public Offers are means by which a company can raise debt free capital through sharing the ownership and profits. There have been many companies opting for the IPO route over the last two decades. There have also been many big success stories with people making decent profits through these investment tools. However, there are always some items to consider when investing in an IPO that can reduce the risk in this.

Hypo Venture Capital : When Investing In An Ipo - Reduce The Risk

Here at Hypo Venture Capital we are committed to offering our clients access to the latest and broadest range of financial services and products on the market. We know that choosing the right strategy, the right investment and the right product is no easy task in this day and age! Whether its advice, investments or financial planning we are here to answer all your questions and facilitate all your financial needs.

IPOs or Initial Public Offers are means by which a company can raise debt free capital through sharing the ownership and profits. There have been many companies opting for the IPO route over the last two decades. There have also been many big success stories with people making decent profits through these investment tools. However, there are always some items to consider when investing in an IPO that can reduce the risk in this.

Hypo Venture Capital Asset Allocation: A Sound Investment Strategy Part 2

Here at Hypo Venture Capital we are committed to offering our clients access to the latest and broadest range of financial services and products on the market. We know that choosing the right strategy, the right investment and the right product is no easy task in this day and age! Whether its advice, investments or financial planning we are here to answer all your questions and facilitate all your financial needs.

In today's complex financial markets, you have an impressive array of investment vehicles from which to select. Each investment also carries some risks, making it important to choose wisely if you are selecting just one.
The good news is that there's no rule that says you must stick with only one type of investment. In fact, you can potentially lower your investment risk and increase your chances of meeting your investment goals by practicing "asset allocation."

Hypo Venture Capital - The Stock Market – Ways to Make Money Read more about HypoVentureCapital by Stephen Holmes

Hypo Venture Capital - While the stock market is a great place to make money, it can also be a great place to lose it as well. When investing, it is very important to research thoroughly. Without proper research, and an education in the stock market, it can be more difficult to mae money.
Here at Hypo Venture Capital we are committed to offering our clients access to the latest and broadest range offinancial services and products on the market. We know that choosing the right strategy, the right investment and the right product is no easy task in this day and age! Whether its advice, investments or financial planning we are here to answer all your questions and facilitate all your financial needs.

Investing with small amounts of money. Large amounts of money can be made through the stock market, even with small amounts of money. But investing a small amount of money and turning a large profit is not without risk. In fact, the risk is the reason that this is possible. Stock options are a great example of this. The reason such a large return can come from stock options is because they will eventually expire if they are not exercised or sold. This makes it a much riskier investment then just buying a stock outright. But the return on a stock will not be as great as if the investor had invested in the proper stock options. So even with a small amount of money an investor can make it worth their while

Read more about HypoVentureCapital by Stephen Holmes
Hypo Venture Capital - While the stock market is a great place to make money, it can also be a great place to lose it as well. When investing, it is very important to research thoroughly. Without proper research, and an education in the stock market, it can be more difficult to mae money.
Here at Hypo Venture Capital we are committed to offering our clients access to the latest and broadest range offinancial services and products on the market. We know that choosing the right strategy, the right investment and the right product is no easy task in this day and age! Whether its advice, investments or financial planning we are here to answer all your questions and facilitate all your financial needs.

Investing with small amounts of money. Large amounts of money can be made through the stock market, even with small amounts of money. But investing a small amount of money and turning a large profit is not without risk. In fact, the risk is the reason that this is possible. Stock options are a great example of this. The reason such a large return can come from stock options is because they will eventually expire if they are not exercised or sold. This makes it a much riskier investment then just buying a stock outright. But the return on a stock will not be as great as if the investor had invested in the proper stock options. So even with a small amount of money an investor can make it worth their while

Read more about HypoVentureCapital by Stephen HolmesInvesting with small amounts of money. Large amounts of money can be made through the stock market, even with small amounts of money. But investing a small amount of money and turning a large profit is not without risk. In fact, the risk is the reason that this is possible. Stock options are a great example of this. The reason such a large return can come from stock options is because they will eventually expire if they are not exercised or sold. This makes it a much riskier investment then just buying a stock outright. But the return on a stock will not be as great as if the investor had invested in the proper stock options. So even with a small amount of money an investor can make it worth their while

Dividends as income. If a stock trader has plenty of money to invest, they can make a lot of money from simply just purchasing a stock and collecting the dividends. Many stocks pay a percentage to the shareholder, and the amount they receive will depend on how many stocks they currently own. While one or two percent may seem extremely small, if an investor has over six figures invested it can make for incredible profits. Some investors will purchase a stock right before it pays dividends and sell it shortly after. But there is a cut-off date on when the stock must be purchased by, so it is important to research before buying in.

Finding the next big investment. Sometimes investing can simply be just realizing what is going to be the next big trend. Many of these company's share prices will start out at an extremely low price and begin to jump rapidly. While some of these companies will not last for long, many will have staying power. A lot depends on what product or service they are providing. If it is something that will be outdated soon, then the stock price will begin to fall. But if the stock is a real winner, it will continue to grow and flourish over time. Investing in a long term or short term stock can be a great way to make money. But be aware, stocks that jump up in price can come tumbling back down. When investing in the stock market it is important to avoid buying in at the top.
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Hypo Venture Capital Seizing Opportunities in Tough Economic Times

Here at Hypo Venture Capital we are committed to offering our clients access to the latest and broadest range of financial services and products on the market. We know that choosing the right strategy, the right investment and the right product is no easy task in this day and age! Whether its advice, investments or financial planning we are here to answer all your questions and facilitate all your financial needs.

Many of us have concerns about staying on track in these uncertain economic times. Mounting layoffs, plunging home values and declining stock prices all have a way of generating fear and uncertainty.
"Even though things look bad sometimes, you need to remain focused on opportunities," says Andrew Bradley, HVC’s chief investment officer. "We like to say there's opportunity in every market."
Today's investors face unprecedented challenges
2009 got off to a rough start, with the economy and financial markets still reeling from last year's credit market meltdown and resulting financial crisis. The markets traded down in a painful, correlated fashion, while economic activity plunged.

Hypo Venture Capital Asset Allocation: A Sound Investment Strategy Part 2

Here at Hypo Venture Capital we are committed to offering our clients access to the latest and broadest range of financial services and products on the market. We know that choosing the right strategy, the right investment and the right product is no easy task in this day and age! Whether its advice, investments or financial planning we are here to answer all your questions and facilitate all your financial needs.

In today's complex financial markets, you have an impressive array of investment vehicles from which to select. Each investment also carries some risks, making it important to choose wisely if you are selecting just one.
The good news is that there's no rule that says you must stick with only one type of investment. In fact, you can potentially lower your investment risk and increase your chances of meeting your investment goals by practicing "asset allocation."