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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.

Portugal government confirms record low solar energy price

$A18.17/MWh!! Portugal confirms world record low price for solar tender, with QCells picking up half the lots offered at the latest auction. — Read on reneweconomy.com.au/portugal-government-confirms-record-low-solar-energy-price-29624/amp/

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Raising energy efficiency standard could save households billions

…last week’s release of the 2018 International Energy Efficiency Scorecard, which ranked Australia’s energy efficiency policies and performance as the worst in the developed world… Raising energy efficiency standard could save households billions | One Step Off The Grid — … Continue reading

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Coal-fired pollution killing 800 Australians a year: report

Coal-fired pollution killing 800 Australians a year: report — Read on http://www.theage.com.au/environment/climate-change/coal-fired-pollution-killing-800-australians-a-year-report-20200825-p55ozz.html

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Internet speed record shattered at 178 terabits per second

A new internet speed record has been clocked at an incredible 178 terabits per second (Tb/s) – fast enough to download the entire Netflix library in under a second. It’s achieved by modulating light in new ways before beaming it … Continue reading

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Push for green-driven COVID-19 economic recovery

With flights grounded, highways free of cars and animals taking back city streets it follows the pandemic should – environmentally – be a positive for the pla… — Read on http://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/6889931/push-for-green-driven-covid-19-economic-recovery/

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Earth Overshoot Day

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Batteries or gas? The jury is out, for now |

“This is the sort of thing that causes countries such as Venezuela to fall over, our government is taking all the risks.” AGL chief says batteries can now compete with gas peaking services to keep grid stable. — Read on … Continue reading

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‘We are struggling’: California under strain as fires burn area the size of Rhode Island – as it happened |

Wildfires in California which have displaced tens of thousands of people and killed at least six people, in the midst of a heatwave and a pandemic — Read on amp.theguardian.com/world/live/2020/aug/21/california-fires-wildfires-latest-news-updates will mad monk Abbott tell them to look out for … Continue reading

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Hopes of a gas boom fizzle | The Saturday Paper

While the government continues to push for a gas-led recovery from the coronavirus-induced recession, the ACCC has another message – that Australia pays far too much for domestic gas. — Read on http://www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/politics/2020/08/22/hopes-gas-boom-fizzle/159801840010304

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Canberra Airport will close on Saturdays as dwindling industry since coronavirus has knock-on effect on small business – ABC News

Canberra Airport will close on Saturdays as dwindling industry since coronavirus has knock-on effect on small business – ABC News — Read on amp.abc.net.au/article/12583798

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