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Investment in renewables drops

AEMO’s 2020 Integrated System Plan (ISP) has delivered a clear roadmap for development of the energy system. To deliver this, we need to address the current grid connection challenges in order to build investor confidence for new clean energy generation,” … Continue reading

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Australia up there, as loser, again

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Drivers to be paid £3,000 to give up their cars – Energy Live News

Drivers to be paid £3,000 to give up their cars – Energy Live News — Read on http://www.energylivenews.com/2021/02/22/drivers-to-be-paid-3000-to-give-up-their-cars/ For transport sector to do its fair share for 50% emission reduction by 2030, ABS says we have 20Million cars, so we … Continue reading

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LNP evade and privatise responsibility for emission reduction

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Victorian Liberal-Nationals oppose controversial gas import terminal | RenewEconomy

Plans to construct a gas import terminal in Victoria met an unexpected opponent, with the state Liberal National party announcing they oppose the project. — Read on reneweconomy.com.au/victorian-liberal-nationals-oppose-controversial-gas-import-terminal/

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Kidston pumped hydro project gets $147m state government boost

Genex locks in a $147m funding commitment from the Queensland government to establish new network link to Kidston pumped hydro project. — Read on reneweconomy.com.au/kidston-pumped-hydro-project-gets-147m-state-government-boost/

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How does carbon capture and storage work?

In part three of our Future Power series, we unpack carbon capture and storage. What are the hopes for it? And why is it so devilishly hard to pull off? — Read on http://www.smh.com.au/national/what-is-carbon-capture-and-storage-and-does-it-work-20210122-p56w5z.html biggest fairy tale…Some advocates see this … Continue reading

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Climate Code Red: New research on forests and oceans suggest projections of future warming may be too conservative, with serious consequences

Climate Code Red: New research on forests and oceans suggest projections of future warming may be too conservative, with serious consequences — Read on http://www.climatecodered.org/2021/01/new-research-on-forests-and-oceans.html

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Extreme drought and fire risk may double by 2060

25 January, 2021 − Climate change may soon double the impact of extreme drought and fire. And it’s a two-way traffic. — Read on climatenewsnetwork.net/extreme-drought-and-fire-risk-may-double-by-2060/ also floods, doing most damage…

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Energy efficiency boosts jobs and cuts climate heat

26 January, 2021 − Creating millions of jobs in energy efficiency schemes is the fastest way to restore prosperity and cut climate heating. — Read on climatenewsnetwork.net/energy-efficiency-boosts-jobs-and-cuts-climate-heat/

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