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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.

LNG producers write off $20bn

Australias LNG sector has blown up more than 20bn in writedowns – Over $22bn has now been written off on projects run by Woodside Petroleum, Shell, Origin Energy & Oil Search so far in July — Read on http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/mining-energy/lng-producers-write-off-20bn/news-story/d6c4ad5813e55a00eee36200883c0eef

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World’s nuclear fusion dream takes a leap forward

Eureka – “danger threshold of temperatures of 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels already close, there may not be enough time left for the fusion dream to be realised.” 29 July, 2020 – The biggest science experiment on Earth could avert climate … Continue reading

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CEFC backs smart charging and vehicle-to-grid, but Taylor says no to EV targets

CEFC backs smart charging and vehicle-to-grid, but Taylor says no to EV targets | The Driven — Read on http://www.google.com.au/amp/s/thedriven.io/2020/06/16/taylor-backs-smart-charging-and-vehicle-to-grid-but-says-no-to-ev-targets/amp/

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Auto industry offers voluntary CO2 standards, but it won’t stop Australia being dumping ground for dirty cars | The Driven

Auto industry offers voluntary CO2 standards, but it won’t stop Australia being dumping ground for dirty cars | The Driven — Read on thedriven.io/2020/07/24/auto-industry-offers-voluntary-co2-standards-but-it-wont-stop-australia-being-dumping-ground-for-dirty-cars/amp/

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Solar Surge Is Making Coal Plants Unprofitable in Top Exporter

Even the world’s top coal exporter is struggling to make money from burning the fuel. — Read on http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-07-23/solar-surge-is-making-coal-plants-unprofitable-in-top-exporter

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Aussie billionaire fossil fuel doyens plead for further massive public handouts.

In this leaked letter from Coal Digger Coral Bleach to ScoMo, Aussie billionaire fossil fuel doyens plead for further massive public handouts. Dearly Devoted ScoMo, We can’t thank you and your fossil fuel friendly office enough for entrusting us with Australia’s economy. … Continue reading

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Australian manufacturing has been in terminal decline but coronavirus might revive it – ABC News

Australia ranks last in the developed world for the amount of manufactured goods we produce compared to what we consumer, but the COVID-19 pandemic may be a catalyst to arrest the decline. — Read on http://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-07-23/coronavirus-pandemic-leads-to-australian-manufacturing-revival/12481568

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Global heating: best and worst case scenarios less likely than thought

Many words, far too polite: Uncertainty over climate outcomes reduced but experts warn urgent reduction in CO2 levels is essential — Read on amp.theguardian.com/environment/2020/jul/22/global-heating-study-narrows-range-of-probable-temperature-rises

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Climate change is the greatest threat

While the world was preoccupied with an ever increasing number of coronavirus cases this week, a hugely significant scientific report was allowed to pass under-reported and unremarked. — Read on http://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/6838483/climate-change-is-the-existential-crisis/

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How dirty is coal?

Check 10th dirtiest power station, Vales Point, against annual aircraft emissions. pic.twitter.com/Er4bpvdQwD

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