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There will be no silver bullet for climate change
20 May, 2021 − There is no silver bullet for climate change, no one answer. To save civilisation, nations must co-operate on five fronts. — Read on climatenewsnetwork.net/there-will-be-no-silver-bullet-for-climate-change/ …for transition to be as fast as industrial revolution, do we need … Continue reading
Crony capitalism: Morrison’s gas spending masks a deeper coal addiction
The Morrison government is going on a fossil gas spending spree. But a deeper, more urgent coal problem is growing bigger. — Read on reneweconomy.com.au/crony-capitalism-morrisons-gas-spending-masks-a-deeper-coal-addiction/ Coal-fired power stations need to be closing far quicker than scheduled, in Australia.
Re-export proposed LNG imports
Australian emissions are increasing because of big energy to liquefy methane down to 162degC LNG. This energy is reckoned to be 20% of LNG value. “They” export more than 85% of “our” gas. So, instead of importing LNG which needs … Continue reading
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Massive wind farm contract to help power 46 Victorian councils
Forty-six Victorian councils sign up to buy 240GWh of renewable electricity from two major wind farms in deal with Snowy Hydro-owned retailer Red Energy. — Read on reneweconomy.com.au/massive-wind-farm-contract-to-help-power-46-victorian-councils/ Doesn’t this mean Local Governments ganging together to help dreaded Fed Govt(owners … Continue reading
Automotive industry welcomes cleaner petrol, paves the way for fuel miser cars
Fuel-miser motorists will soon get broader access to the latest petrol engine technology – as world-class premium unleaded is set to become the new normal – after the Federal Government pledged a $2 … — Read on http://www.caradvice.com.au/953496/automotive-industry-welcomes-cleaner-petrol-paves-the-way-for-fuel-miser-cars/ What will … Continue reading
EV Range Breakthrough As New Aluminum-Ion Battery Charges 60 Times Faster Than Lithium-Ion
The graphene aluminum-ion battery cells from the Brisbane-based Graphene Manufacturing Group (GMG) are claimed to charge up to 60 times faster than the best lithium-ion cells and hold more energy. — Read on http://www.forbes.com/sites/michaeltaylor/2021/05/13/ev-range-breakthrough-as-new-aluminum-ion-battery-charges-60-times-faster-than-lithium-ion/ how can this get a fair … Continue reading
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Japan’s SMFG to halt all new financing of coal-fired power plants | Reuters
While SMFG had not previously ruled out funding projects considered to be more environmentally friendly, such as so-called ultra-supercritical (USC) power plants that burn coal more efficiently than older designs, it removed the exception from its updated lending policy. — … Continue reading
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AGL takes Greenpeace to court over climate campaign
Coal industry giant AGL attempts to silence Greenpeace for exposing its devastating ongoing damage to the environment and human health. — Read on independentaustralia.net/ Imagine AGL disputing they’re biggest polluter in Oz?
Coalition government spent just 16 cents on climate crisis out of every $100, analysis finds
Australian Conservation Foundation calls for reform to tackle Australia’s declining environment funding ahead of this year’s budget — Read on amp.theguardian.com/environment/2021/may/10/coalition-government-spent-just-16-cents-on-climate-crisis-out-of-every-100-analysis-shows Don’t risk holding your breath for any good news in the budget.
Faster glacier melting raises hunger threat
“The world really needs to act now to prevent the worst case climate change scenario” — Read on climatenewsnetwork.net/faster-glacier-melting-raises-hunger-threat/
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