Solar Action

Energy & Food Editorial 2
Solar Action activities December 2007 to February 2008 3
Non renewable subsidies 4
The Government's "Sustainability Challenge" and food 5
Food related news snippets 2008 6
Population related news snippets 2008 7-8
Electricity Use in New Zealand Agriculture 8
Vegan vs Vegetarian vs Omnivorous Diets - what are the
energy and climate implications? 9-10
What are the carbon emissions associated with food
consumption in New Zealand? 10
Food Miles 11
Raw Food 11
Challenge of sustainable Food & Energy in developing countries - Big words and small change 12-13
Fridges and the history of food preservation 13
PCM Technology for saving energy and improving indoor thermal comfort 14-15
Draft Government Policies Open for Submissions December 2007 to February 2008 15
We recommend 16-17
How to joint Solar Action Page 17
Have your say & Next Issues Page 20
Solar Water Heating 18-19