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This is on behalf of local climate change group. Material is selected by Bernie McComb and does not necessarily represent opinion of whole group.

Carbon budget for 1.5°C will run out in six years at current emissions levels: new research | RenewEconomy

New scientific study finds that if humanity wants a 50-50 chance of limiting global warming to 1.5°C, we can only emit another 250 gigatonnes of CO2. — Read on reneweconomy.com.au/carbon-budget-for-1-5c-will-run-out-in-six-years-at-current-emissions-levels-new-research/ not 1 in a aMillion but 50:50 what odds do … Continue reading

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Beetaloo gas field is a climate bomb. How did the modelling make it look otherwise? | RenewEconomy

A Murdoch University deep dive into the CSIRO Beetaloo report found its emissions projections are underestimates of up to 84% in some cases. — Read on reneweconomy.com.au/beetaloo-gas-field-is-a-climate-bomb-how-did-the-modelling-make-it-look-otherwise/

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Rush approvals new gas projects before too late?

Gas demand well and truly on way out! m.facebook.com/groups/NEMWatch/permalink/2053901545008479/

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Happy birthday to the longest continuously running EV society in the world

The Australian Electric Vehicle Association (AEVA) has turned 50 this year and, believe it or not, is now the longest continuously running EV society in the world. — Read on thedriven.io/2023/10/23/happy-birthday-to-the-longest-continuously-running-ev-society-in-the-world/

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Cars, train, cycling, side by side

Video comparison – cars going nowhere! https://fb.watch/nTZhnpm7bG/?mibextid=cr9u03

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How Singapore is cooling down its citizens as the planet warms – ABC listen

The tropical city-state of Singapore already deals with hot and humid conditions all year round, but rapid urbanisation over the past half-century has made the city even hotter. Now, government and researchers are pursuing novel ways to cool down its … Continue reading

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Energy bills to fall as gas and coal prices drop, renewables go ballistic – Michael West

Finally, good news for beleaguered energy consumers, business and Australia’s economy: wholesale electricity prices down 70% — Read on michaelwest.com.au/energy-bills-to-fall-as-gas-and-coal-prices-drop-renewables-go-ballistic/ For the first eight months of 2023, China has installed a staggering 156GW of new wind and solar, up 120% … Continue reading

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Energy bills to fall as gas and coal prices drop, renewables go ballistic – Michael West

Finally, good news for beleaguered energy consumers, business and Australia’s economy: wholesale electricity prices down 70% — Read on michaelwest.com.au/energy-bills-to-fall-as-gas-and-coal-prices-drop-renewables-go-ballistic/

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Consultant Calamity: Alan Finkel, ACIL Allen and the hydrogen hype – Michael West

A dodgy consultants’ report by ACIL Allen gave rise to Australia’s failing hydrogen push and public subsidies. It means climate action delayed. — Read on michaelwest.com.au/consultant-calamity-alan-finkel-acil-allen-and-the-hydrogen-hype/ Consultant conned by delusion huge demand hydrogen from Japan. So much lost time, effort … Continue reading

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World is installing 1GW of solar a day, new figures show | RenewEconomy

An average of more than 1GW a day of new solar is being installed around the world, according to data from BNEF, with China well and truly leading the charge. — Read on reneweconomy.com.au/world-is-installing-1gw-of-solar-a-day-new-figures-show/amp/ 1 GW install solar PV, PER … Continue reading

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