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Australian researchers set new efficiency record for double-sided solar cells
Australian National University researchers set new efficiency record for double-sided solar cells and hope to deliver boost to solar farm output. — Read on reneweconomy.com.au/australian-researchers-set-new-efficiency-record-for-double-sided-solar-cells/ Again…such a pity John Howard flogged off IP, for $169k, from UNSW to what became … Continue reading
Road to ruin: What will happen to old petrol and diesel cars in switch to EVs?
Around 7.6 million petrol and diesel cars could be sent to the scrap heap this decade as Australia accelerates its shift to electric vehicles. But there are no rules on recycling. Around 7.6 million petrol and diesel cars will be … Continue reading
Hotter water leaves smaller and less mobile fish
18 August, 2021 − The catch with warming oceans is that there’ll be less of a catch. Smaller and less mobile fish will leave less to eat. — Read on climatenewsnetwork.net/hotter-water-leaves-smaller-and-less-mobile-fish/ could this be why diet for jelly fish instead … Continue reading
U.S. Treasury to oppose development bank financing for most fossil fuel projects | Reuters
The U.S. Treasury Department issued new energy financing guidance to multilateral development banks on Monday, saying the United States would oppose their involvement in fossil fuel projects except for some downstream natural gas facilities in poor countries. — Read on … Continue reading
Should we be considering nuclear power as an alternative to coal?
Ian Lowe started out his career as a scientist excited about the possibilities that nuclear energy could offer, but over time he has changed his mind when considering the risks that nuclear energy also poses. Over the 100 years since … Continue reading
China’s cash for UK nuclear plants is in doubt
16 August, 2021 − Cooler Sino-British relations mean China’s cash for UK nuclear plants is at risk − and success at the COP26 climate talks. — Read on climatenewsnetwork.net/chinas-cash-for-uk-nuclear-plants-is-in-doubt/ Boris in bovver, can’t risk upset China, only substitute front load … Continue reading
Australia COVID: Kevin Rudd calls for ACMA to be abolished over Sky News COVID-19 claims
Australia COVID: Kevin Rudd calls for ACMA to be abolished over Sky News COVID-19 claims — Read on amp.smh.com.au/politics/federal/monumentally-failed-rudd-calls-for-media-watchdog-to-be-abolished-over-sky-news-covid-19-claims-20210812-p58i79.html
Report slams “blue hydrogen” as worse for the climate than gas or coal
Blue hydrogen isn’t a step forward for the climate, says a new report out of Cornell and Stanford Universities. Indeed, it’s worse than simply burning gas or coal in many applications – so it’s not an acceptable transition phase in … Continue reading
Greenhouse gas emissions must peak within 4 years, says leaked UN report
Greenhouse gas emissions must peak within 4 years, says leaked UN report | Climate change | The Guardian — Read on http://www.google.com.au/amp/s/amp.theguardian.com/environment/2021/aug/12/greenhouse-gas-emissions-must-peak-within-4-years-says-leaked-un-report …concern of some of those involved, their conclusions could be watered down before publication in 2022. Governments have … Continue reading
Australia’s recovery has not been gas-fired
The one thing the “gas-fired recovery” will succeed in is increasing Australia’s carbon emissions. — Read on http://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/7212342/australias-recovery-has-not-been-gas-fired/ When will demonstrable lies be criminal? Federal ICAC now. Aren’t lies already sinful for religious types? Hail Wary.