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Contender wind turbine for Star of South wind farm
#Vestas V236-15.0 height 286 metres Check size of people inside one half of one blade. It takes more than 100 people to run a line of this size. Is Federal Government still shouting free overseas university degrees for chaps aspiring … Continue reading
Fossil Fuel Subsidies to Consumers Nearly Doubled in 2021
Despite pledges to phase out inefficient fossil fuel subsidies, the world’s major economies moved to offset rising consumer energy prices in 2021 by nearly doubling consumer supports rather than investing in renewable energy. — Read on http://www.theenergymix.com/2022/08/31/fossil-fuel-subsidies-to-consumers-nearly-doubled-in-2021/ How sickening is … Continue reading
Electric on-demand public transport is making a difference in Auckland – now it needs to roll out further
On-demand public transit can rival car ownership in convenience, while cutting emissions and cost, and simultaneously encouraging a mode shift towards public transport. — Read on theconversation.com/electric-on-demand-public-transport-is-making-a-difference-in-auckland-now-it-needs-to-roll-out-further-189438 How cool is this? Let’s do it in regional towns too.
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Facts must rise above the gas if Australia is to deal with the climate crisis
In a political system long captured by fossil fuel interests, there is a disconnect between the arguments and the evidence — Read on http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2022/aug/08/facts-must-rise-above-the-gas-if-australia-is-to-deal-with-the-climate-crisis Parliament – what a gas chamber.
Trees and fungi are the ultimate friends with benefits – ABC News
Trees and fungi have been friends for millions of years, but scientists are only just beginning to unravel the secrets of their partnership. — Read on http://www.abc.net.au/news/science/2022-08-03/trees-and-fungi-how-they-communicate/101276836 Fascinating results new tree research. Previously assumed trees sucked water up from roots. But … Continue reading
France’s troubled nuclear fleet a bigger problem for Europe than Russia gas | RenewEconomy
than — Read on reneweconomy.com.au/frances-troubled-nuclear-fleet-a-bigger-problem-for-europe-than-russia-gas/ 2023…for French market – the highest in Europe and recently priced at more than €600/MWh – or nearly $A1,000MWh for “baseload”. Who says nuclear is the answer? If so what’s the question?
Lamborghini Crisis: Australia crippled by critical shortage of Lamborghinis – Michael West
Business is calling for urgent government intervention to address crippling shortages of Lamborghinis on the East Coast of Australia — Read on michaelwest.com.au/lamborghini-crisis-australia-crippled-by-critical-shortage-of-lamborghinis/ Same for all those humongous Abrams tanks and “our” Bushmaster and Boxer battlefield vehicles. What use when … Continue reading
Gulf mangrove dieback discovery – JCU Australia
Gulf mangrove dieback discovery – JCU Australia — Read on http://www.jcu.edu.au/news/releases/2022/july/gulf-mangrove-dieback-discovery doesn’t this sound like evidence of tipping point? Mangroves usually capture and store more CO2 than anything else, protect against coastal erosion and nursery for all kinds of marine … Continue reading
Japanese carmakers race to champion ‘green’ combustion engines | Financial Times
Toyota campaign to develop net zero technology to save the traditional fuel model’s future faces several big challenges — Read on http://www.ft.com/content/f33ed471-158f-48b0-bdf2-a0c67c516456 Please use the sharing tools found via the share button at the top or side of articles. Copying … Continue reading
Corrosion Problem Shutters Half of France’s Nuclear Reactors | The Energy Mix
Corrosion Problem Shutters Half of France’s Nuclear Reactors | The Energy Mix — Read on http://www.theenergymix.com/2022/06/29/corrosion-problem-shutters-half-of-frances-nuclear-reactors/ …shutdowns affect four of the largest N4 reactors of 1,500 megawatts, five 1,300-MW, reactors of similar design, and three 900-MW units. This, on top … Continue reading
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