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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.

BP declares £7bn profits while energy bills soar? It’s time to start taxing shareholder payouts

Closing tax loopholes would redirect more of BP and Shell’s bumper profits, says Joseph Evans of the IPPR — Read on amp.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2022/nov/01/rishi-sunak-windfall-tax-oil-bp-shell-shareholders BP declares £7bn profits while energy bills soar? It’s time to start taxing shareholder payouts PM Rishi agonises … Continue reading

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A near 100 per cent renewables grid is well within reach, and with little storage

A new study – completed on Wednesday – using real time data finds renewables can meet 98.8% of demand over the year, with just five hours storage. — Read on reneweconomy.com.au/a-near-100-per-cent-renewables-grid-is-well-within-reach-and-with-little-storage/amp/ “If we built enough wind and solar to meet … Continue reading

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Cycling makes Seniors active, 30%, communities in Holland, important in mental health to “belong”

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Green lights simultaneously all 4 directions!

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Australian farmers have no defences left against ‘extraordinary’ weather events that have become all too common | Pete Mailler #ClimateCrisis #Hyperthreat #PlanE – Climate Action Australia

Scientists have been telling us about the impacts of increasing greenhouse gases in the atmosphere for decades. What surprises me is the idea that some farm leaders and politicians continue to feign shock at the weather as we seem to … Continue reading

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Climate Citizen: Victoria sets 75-80% emissions reduction target for 2035, New Renewables Targets VRET of 65% by 2030, 95% by 2035

Climate Citizen: Victoria sets 75-80% emissions reduction target for 2035, New Renewables Targets VRET of 65% by 2030, 95% by 2035 — Read on takvera.blogspot.com/2022/10/victoria-sets-75-80-emissions-reduction.html Huge news…

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Norway shows how Australia can get a fair return from oil and gas – The Australia Institute

Australians are not receiving an appropriate share of the booming gas revenues. The way the industry is taxed in Norway shows the way. — Read on australiainstitute.org.au/post/norway-shows-how-australia-can-get-a-fair-return-from-oil-and-gas/ Australia – do bottomless pit politicians receive any reward for acting on behalf … Continue reading

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Logging regulator not adequately detecting illegal logging, Victorian Auditor-General’s Office finds – ABC News

Victoria’s logging regulator is failing to fully use its powers, and cannot assure the public it is reducing the risk of illegal logging, a Victorian Auditor General’s Office report finds. — Read on http://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-10-07/logging-regulator-vicforrests-auditor-general-report/101508096 The book Wounded Country reports Murray … Continue reading

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Federal government opens “discussion” on a national energy efficiency strategy | RenewEconomy

Albanese government launches consultation on how to deliver long overdue energy efficiency improvements across the economy, starting with a discussion paper. — Read on reneweconomy.com.au/federal-government-opens-discussion-on-a-national-energy-efficiency-strategy/ per Climate Change Performance Index,  independent monitoring tool, at annual UN Climate Change Conference: (Australia’s) … Continue reading

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