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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.

4613.0 – Australia’s Environment: Issues and Trends, Jan 2010

4613.0 – Australia’s Environment: Issues and Trends, Jan 2010 — Read on http://www.abs.gov.au/ausstats/abs@.nsf/lookup/4613.0chapter50jan+2010 Not necessarily recommended reading but attribution to and that of Australian CO2-e emissions, just 75% CO2 with other gas biggest emissions methane at 25%….ouch

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How does carbon capture and storage work?

In part three of our Future Power series, we unpack carbon capture and storage. What are the hopes for it? And why is it so devilishly hard to pull off? — Read on http://www.smh.com.au/national/what-is-carbon-capture-and-storage-and-does-it-work-20210122-p56w5z.html biggest fairy tale…Some advocates see this … Continue reading

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Climate Code Red: New research on forests and oceans suggest projections of future warming may be too conservative, with serious consequences

Climate Code Red: New research on forests and oceans suggest projections of future warming may be too conservative, with serious consequences — Read on http://www.climatecodered.org/2021/01/new-research-on-forests-and-oceans.html

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Extreme drought and fire risk may double by 2060

25 January, 2021 − Climate change may soon double the impact of extreme drought and fire. And it’s a two-way traffic. — Read on climatenewsnetwork.net/extreme-drought-and-fire-risk-may-double-by-2060/ also floods, doing most damage…

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Energy efficiency boosts jobs and cuts climate heat

26 January, 2021 − Creating millions of jobs in energy efficiency schemes is the fastest way to restore prosperity and cut climate heating. — Read on climatenewsnetwork.net/energy-efficiency-boosts-jobs-and-cuts-climate-heat/

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Worried about Earth’s future? Well, the outlook is worse than even scientists can grasp

Worried about Earth’s future? Well, the outlook is worse than even scientists can grasp — Read on theconversation.com/amp/worried-about-earths-future-well-the-outlook-is-worse-than-even-scientists-can-grasp-153091

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Revival of Trans Europe Express ‘key to EU’s carbon neutrality’

Campaigners say direct links between capitals could significantly reduce carbon emissions — Read on amp.theguardian.com/world/2021/jan/20/revival-of-trans-europe-express-key-to-eu-carbon-neutrality Meanwhile Australia is “proud” about airline traffic between Melbourne and Sydney being third busiest route in the world and still continuing to say train not … Continue reading

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Germany’s youngest coal plant shuttered, considered for hydrogen transformation

Vattenfall announces plans to convert Moorburg coal plant, shuttered just five years after being commissioned, into a green hydrogen hub powered by wind and solar. — Read on reneweconomy.com.au/germanys-youngest-coal-plant-shuttered-considered-for-hydrogen-transformation/amp/ Will Angus Taylor be front of queue if garage sale this … Continue reading

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Clean Power Gets A Fresh Start, Affordable Clean Energy Rule Bites Dust

The EPA’s Affordable Clean Energy rule has bitten the dust thanks to the DC Circuit Court, clearing the way for Clean Power Plan V.2.0. — Read on cleantechnica.com/2021/01/20/hours-before-inauguration-clean-power-got-a-clean-slate-from-federal-court/ If Biden now changes world attitude to emission reductions, can Australia, having … Continue reading

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US pays rising costs for climate’s flood damage

21 January, 2021 − America’s rainfall patterns are changing with the global climate − and making catastrophic flood damage even more costly. — Read on climatenewsnetwork.net/us-pays-rising-costs-for-climates-flood-damage/ Who ever would have guessed, more severe droughts in some parts, increasingly severe rainfall … Continue reading

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