Andrew Horvath
Executive Chairman
Star Scientific Limited
Star Scientific Limited Executive Chairman, Andrew Horvath offers cut-through commentary on long-term solutions in the new energy sphere and a unique take on the way we fund critical scientific research.
I’m Andrew Horvath, Executive Chairman of Star Scientific Limited. Welcome to my blog, where I’ll share my thoughts on the critical future of the energy crisis – but it probably won’t be what you’ll hear in the popular press.
This is not a blog about carbon tax, political point-scoring and Band-Aid solutions. It’s about the bigger picture. It’s about a safe, affordable, clean energy that will last for generations to come.
It’s about looking beyond the present to develop an alternative energy source that will power our progress for generations to come. It’s about fusion.
Fusion is the future. Not only because it will save our planet and solve the energy crisis once and for all, but because fusion energy will change our lives in ways we can barely imagine – from electricity to transport, technology to medicine.
Fusion offers us a glimpse of a brave new world. To get there we need to think big – and we need to do it now. Read my blog to find out more, or email me at andrew@andrewhorvath.com.au
May
18
2012
Plenty of conflict, only one resolution
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Energy and conflict is certainly not a new concept but it is one I have not touched on before. With the recent political tension over energy supplies as demand accelerates and supplies diminish I have put together a few of my thoughts and how muon catalysed fusion is a game changer.
May
15
2012
All eyes on Asia
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A recent report from the United Nations has expressed concern over managing carbon emissions and climate policy during a period of accelerating growth in Asia, particularly in its so-called mega-cities. The report, released by the UN Development Program, acknowledges the tricky balancing act required to accommodate the economic growth required to improve quality of life for the 900 million living in poverty in the region without necessarily mimicking the consumption patterns of the western world. Despite consumption growth rates above five per cent, the report notes that one in 10 in the Asia Pacific region still suffers from ‘chronic under-consumption’, [...]
May
11
2012
All eyes on the fusion race
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Inventors dream about making the impossible possible. Today I am reflecting on inventions from the bionic eye to fusion – that have the ability to change the world.
May
08
2012
CSG in NSW – going around in circles and getting nowhere
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More debates, more discussions, more reviews and more reports. That seems to be the trend when it comes to the controversial coal seam gas mining issue in Australia, and particularly in New South Wales at the moment. I guess it’s better than the alternative which is taking a head in the sand keep drilling the land approach but I’m not sure these many months’ worth of submissions are actually inspiring any decisive action on the Government’s part – there seems to be almost more grey than black and white. In the latest development last week the Legislative Council Coal Seam [...]
May
04
2012
Ted Brown – RIP
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I would like to express my sincere sadness at the loss today of one of Star Scientific Limited’s founding members – Ted Brown. Ted was an inspiration to not only my Father and I but the entire Star Scientific family. He will be greatly missed. May he rest in peace and our thoughts go out to his family and friends at this difficult time.
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