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DACC(Direct Air Carbon Capture): a false climate solution promoted by the fossil fuel industry | One Earth

A study shows that the most successful air carbon capture project to date ended up releasing 25 times more carbon than it captured. — Read on http://www.oneearth.org/air-carbon-capture-a-false-climate-solution-promoted-by-the-fossil-fuel-industry/ can somebody convince Labor that this is a complete con by fossil fuel … Continue reading

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G20: Anthony Albanese urges world leaders to do more on climate change | SBS News

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has urged world leaders to accelerate net-zero efforts on the first day of the G20 summit in India. — Read on http://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/anthony-albanese-urges-world-leaders-at-g20-to-do-more-after-record-summer/vuke3byzu when will Albanese concede that target needs to be “real” not net zero, yet … Continue reading

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What is the carbon footprint of steel? — Sustainable Ships

Weighted average carbon footprint of steel is 1.85* tons CO2 to 1 tonne steel produced according to Mckinsey and the World Steel Association — Read on https://www.sustainable-ships.org/stories/2022/carbon-footprint-steel/ 1.787 tonnes of CO2 is saved per tonne of recycled steel used. Time to … Continue reading

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Ukraine Now Using “Cardboard Drones” to Devastate Russian Airfields | by Wes O’Donnell | Aug, 2023 | Medium

If there were a single phrase that could define the Ukrainian war effort, specifically its attack capabilities, it would be “bang for the buck.” In the summer of last year, I marveled at Ukraine’s… — Read on medium.com/@wesodonnell/ukraine-now-using-cardboard-drones-to-devastate-russian-airfields-a344bb7b9b14

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Deforestation: how does Australia fare in global comparisons? Public/social/ethical | The Fifth Estate

Deforestation is one of the greatest contributors to climate change, with over 10 million hectares of land around the world being affected by the practice — Read on thefifthestate.com.au/business/public-community/deforestation-how-does-australia-fare-in-global-comparisons/ …especially the case in Queensland, where more than three quarters of … Continue reading

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China Reaches Peak Gasoline in Milestone for Electric Vehicles – Bloomberg

Sinopec, the country’s top oil refiner, brought its forecast forward by two years in a development that didn’t get its due. — Read on http://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2023-08-29/china-reaches-peak-gasoline-in-milestone-for-electric-vehicles Another world leading example set by China

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Fast-Growing Miyawaki Forests Help Cool Arid Amman

Amman is particularly vulnerable to climate change, mini forests could be the answer. — Read on http://www.bloomberg.com/features/2023-amman-jordan-extreme-heat/ Brilliant idea, especially with underground water storage, as in centuries past. When will we have temperature limit beyond which kids removed to home … Continue reading

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Oil and gas firms planning ‘frightening’ fossil fuels growth, report finds | Climate crisis | The Guardian

Analysis released at Cop27 climate summit shows plans would thwart chances of keeping global heating to 1.5C — Read on http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/nov/10/oil-and-gas-firms-planning-cop27-climate-crisis-frightening-fossil-fuels-growth-report-finds …warned that deep and rapid cuts to carbon emissions are needed to avoid climate catastrophe. But the analysis found that … Continue reading

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Andrew Forrest is a hard act to follow

Twiggy’s barnstorming on-stage performances of the past week have been classics of the messianic genre. — Read on http://www.afr.com/rear-window/andrew-forrest-a-hard-act-to-follow-20230830-p5e0ry Once upon a time – Twiggys latest pantomime performance!

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Fossil Fuel Subsidies Surged to Record $7 Trillion IMF

Fossil Fuel Subsidies Surged to Record $7 Trillion — Read on http://www.imf.org/en/Blogs/Articles/2023/08/24/fossil-fuel-subsidies-surged-to-record-7-trillion is big spend on Defence in order to protect Government from the People? In comparison subsidies for Renewables less that 1T!!! The more this agony is prolonged, the … Continue reading

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