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John Rainbird replied to Robert Covelli's discussion 'Carbon Sequestration'

Hi Robert, I did spend a bit of time looking in CCS and I think it is a misguided approach to trying to deal with GHG emissions. It adds enormous costs to energy production and comes with enormous risks - given it will still take 10-15 years to pro…

June 25

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February 25

John Rainbird replied to Don Neumark's discussion 'Energy Policy'

Hi Don, I'm no authority in this area, but I share some of your concerns. I am concerned that the take up of domestic PV technology may not be the best way to go to achieve sustainable outcomes and that we really need to be pushing for the focus to…

February 25

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Hometown:

Cairns

About Me:

I worked for a number of years in the environment movement. I currently work for the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority. I am very passionate about trying to fast track positive change in the light of the great challenges and opportunities before us. I have a great many interests - the world is just to incredible and diverse! My strengths are in bringing people together, making connections and generating ideas. I have a beautiful wife and 2 gorgeous little daughters - I'm a lucky fellow.

What are you working on?

I am co-driving the establishment of a regional sustainability framework for the Far North Queensland Region.

Favorite Book(s):

Too many to mention, but currently really enjoying "Cradle to Cradle".

Favorite Musician:

Bruce Cockburn, John Martyn, Neil Young, Nick Drake, Luka Bloom, Dougie MacLean....

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At 6:10pm on January 24, 2009, Dana said…: John, Likewise to you also. It is a swelling undercurrent that continues to grow with momentum. We are riding a great wave of change and as much as we can do to paddle will speed us along.
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At 9:27pm on January 23, 2009, Dana said…: John,

I think probably not, since I have never been to Adelaide, unfortunately.. It sounds so lovely. And since I have had the crud for over a month in my chest, my voice sounds more like a long-time smoker than an angel, for sure.....

Nice to meet you anyhow.... sounds like you are doing some cool stuff over there.

~d