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Who just gives away billions? Is this what the Collaery case is all about? – Pearls and Irritations
theft of multi-billions in revenue would be rich pickings for an Australian ICAC. Running at over $200 million per annum since 2009, the loss to Australia and Timor-Leste from this surreptitious change to the definition now nears $3 billion — … Continue reading
World’s plastic pollution rate set to double by 2060, OECD warns – edie
The rate at which plastic pollutes the environment globally is on track to double by 2060, with efforts to scale recycling unlikely to keep pace with increased plastic production, a major new OECD report is warning. — Read on http://www.edie.net/worlds-plastic-pollution-rate-set-to-double-by-2060-oecd-warns/ … Continue reading
Australian scientists discover ‘biggest plant on Earth’ off WA coast
Genetic testing has determined a single 4,500-year-old seagrass may have spread over 200 sq km of underwater seafloor – about 20,000 football fields — Read on http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/jun/01/what-the-hell-australian-scientists-discover-biggest-plant-on-earth-off-wa-coast
Ban on new gas connections will help transition Victoria away from fossil fuels, inquiry finds | Renewable energy
Parliamentary committee also recommends cut-off date for sale of diesel and petrol cars — Read on http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/may/26/ban-on-new-gas-connections-will-help-transition-victoria-away-from-fossil-fuels-inquiry-finds Long overdue, let them know…
Critical climate indicators broke records in 2021, says UN | Climate crisis | The Guardian
World Meteorological Organization says extreme weather wreaked heavy toll on human lives — Read on http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/may/18/critical-climate-indicators-broke-records-in-2021-says-un some critical elements already out of control
Scientists call for incentives to help households transition away from gas use in homes – ABC News
Scientists are calling on Australian governments to provide incentives to enable households to transition away from using gas in the home because of its detrimental health effects. — Read on http://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-05-20/gas-use-in-homes-worsens-air-quality-report-says/101085224 Is it time yet to get rid of gas?
Netherlands to ban fossil heating from 2026, make heat pumps mandatory – EURACTIV.com
The Dutch government intends to ban new fossil fuel-centric heating system installations as of 2026, while introducing the mandatory use of heat pumps or connections to heat networks. — Read on http://www.euractiv.com/section/energy-environment/news/netherlands-to-ban-fossil-heating-by-2026-make-heat-pumps-mandatory/ Good news from Holland, how about same initiative … Continue reading
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Fossil fuel companies dodging the PRRT are stealing from Australians
In an election where we face a trillion-dollar debt, why is there no talk about taxing the profits of offshore gas companies? — Read on http://www.crikey.com.au/2022/04/20/prrt-could-be-biggest-theft-in-history/ Will this ever be a clever country?
Huge floating solar plant towed out to new home on hydro dam
Two tugboats move 12,000-panel solar array out to its mooring on the Alqueva reservoir in Portugal, ahead of operations in July. — Read on reneweconomy.com.au/huge-floating-solar-plant-towed-out-to-new-home-on-hydro-dam/ Only in countries other than Australia!
The numbers game – Bass Coast Post
We all know the game, writes Bass Coast CEO Ali Wastie. It doesn’t matter whether you vote left or right but whether you vote marginal. Cartoon by Natasha Williams-Novak — Read on http://www.basscoastpost.com/point-of-view/the-numbers-game PLEASE READ – Bass Tas election funding … Continue reading
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