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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.

Queensland coal generators tripped off like dominoes after Callide explosion

An initial report from AEMO into the Callide explosion indicates that multiple coal and gas generators tripped off. Energy experts are not sure why. — Read on reneweconomy.com.au/queensland-coal-generators-tripped-off-like-dominoes-after-callide-explosion/ but this can’t possibly happen with baseload super reliable coal(and gas) just … Continue reading

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Woodside’s “15 coal plants equivalent” planned Scarborough gas field, new report

Scarborough Gas Field being developed by Woodside and BHP would result in an additional pollution equal to 15 new coal-fired power plants. — Read on reneweconomy.com.au/woodsides-planned-scarborough-gas-field-equivalent-to-15-new-coal-plants-report-says/

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Fleet of BYD e6 electric hatchbacks spotted at Sydney airport

Around 40 all-electric BYD e6 hatchbacks first approved in 2016 have been spotted, apparently mothballed, in a carpark at Sydney airport. — Read on thedriven.io/2021/06/08/fleet-of-byd-e6-electric-hatchbacks-spotted-at-sydney-airport/

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UK offshore wind could lead it to become net power exporter to Europe

Britain aiming to quadruple offshore wind capacity this decade, — Read on ieefa.org/uk-offshore-wind-could-lead-it-to-become-net-power-exporter-to-europe/ Britain aiming to quadruple offshore wind capacity this decade!!

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Australia’s “father of PV” says your next rooftop solar system might be tens of kilowatts

Australia’s “father of PV” says your next rooftop solar system might be tens of kilowatts | One Step Off The Grid — Read on onestepoffthegrid.com.au/australias-father-of-pv-says-your-next-rooftop-solar-system-might-be-tens-of-kilowatts/ because solar PV cell cost USD0.10 by 2023, also big projects UAE already USD0.014/kWh fixed … Continue reading

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Boom! Why supersonic planes are a climate nightmare

Are emissions-free supersonic jets really around the corner? Almost certainly not – and they may significantly worsen emissions, too. — Read on reneweconomy.com.au/boom-why-supersonic-planes-are-a-climate-nightmare/ economics of a plane that could burn 5 to 10x more fuel per passenger than subsonics using … Continue reading

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Climate change: Labor in row over whether to back gas

The split over future gas developments in the Northern Territory is a new sign of disunity on climate change and whether Australia should phase out fossil fuel. — Read on http://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/labor-in-new-row-over-whether-to-back-gas-20210601-p57x2y.html If only we had an opposition, Labor lags, again.

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Nuclear industry’s propaganda war rages on

3 June, 2021 − With renewable energy expanding fast, the nuclear industry’s propaganda war still claims it helps to combat climate change. — Read on climatenewsnetwork.net/nuclear-industrys-propaganda-war-rages-on/ Zoom conference Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) 75 year anniversary nukes on … Continue reading

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Covid noise slips from Australia’s emissions data as Taylor inflates Gorgon role

Angus Taylor inflates Gorgon CCS role in emissions data, as reductions from renewables offset by growth in fossil fuels. — Read on reneweconomy.com.au/covid-noise-slips-from-australias-emissions-data-as-taylor-inflates-gorgon-role/ Its all about trust and LNP doesn’t have any left, endless lies

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Natural gas not a clean option

Peter Newman Professor of Sustainability Curtin University Perth WA — Read on http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/scienceshow/natural-gas-not-a-clean-option/13363654 all the misguided fuss and evils of gas, related by the Prof who pushed for gas fired buses in WA. Neither gas nor diesel fired buses are … Continue reading

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