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NT Fracking Worse than All Australian Coal Power Stations Combined

Posted on March 4, 2020 by groundswellbasscoast

NT Fracking Worse Than All Australian Coal Power Stations Combined | The Australia Institute — Read on http://www.tai.org.au/content/nt-fracking-worse-all-australian-coal-power-stations-combined

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Extreme weather explains ‘unprecedented’ mangrove deaths in NT

Posted on March 4, 2020 by groundswellbasscoast

In early 2016 reports appeared that vast swathes of mangroves had died in the Gulf of Carpentaria. It now appears heat and drought were to blame. — Read on mobile.abc.net.au/news/2017-03-14/extreme-weather-explains-unprecedented-mangrove-deaths-in-nt/8352488

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Who are the 75 Australian ‘scientists and professionals’ who say there is no climate emergency?

Posted on March 4, 2020 by groundswellbasscoast

Who are the 75 Australian ‘scientists and professionals’ who say there is no climate emergency? – Fact Check – ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) — Read on mobile.abc.net.au/news/2020-02-27/who-are–scientists-professionals-who-say-no-climate-emergency/11734966

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Industrial sector is waking up to energy efficiency

Posted on March 4, 2020 by groundswellbasscoast

Good news. Green buildings and sustainable cities – news and views — Read on http://www.thefifthestate.com.au/articles/industrial-sector-is-waking-up-to-energy-efficiency/

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Qantas, Woodside chairman hits out at climate activists hijacking AGMs

Posted on March 4, 2020 by groundswellbasscoast

How scary is this Burrup LNG our biggest carbon emitter? Except same claim is made for NT Beetaloo? Is it time to call these guys corporate terrorists? <“If taken to production, the Burrup Hub development would become Australia’s largest carbon … Continue reading →

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How fracking could threaten Australia’s Paris target – Background Briefing

Posted on March 3, 2020 by groundswellbasscoast

Outstanding program 1000 km mangroves killed off, salt tidal water endangers Kakadu and loony claims LNG so good by Angus Taylor: The Morrison Government claims Australia will meet its emissions targets “in a canter”. It points to Australia’s status as … Continue reading →

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Petition for Federal bill against corruption

Posted on March 2, 2020 by groundswellbasscoast

Please just click and sign this, very quick: https://www.aph.gov.au/petition_list?id=EN1303

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Recordings – National Climate Emergency Summit

Posted on March 2, 2020 by groundswellbasscoast

Highly recommended : Videos and podcasts from the National Climate Emergency Summit – held in Melbourne Town Hall on 14-15 February 2020 — Read on http://www.climateemergencysummit.org/recordings/

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Transport is letting Australia down in the race to cut emissions

Posted on March 2, 2020 by groundswellbasscoast

The continued upward trend in our second-biggest source of emissions is a result of government inaction on a transport mix dominated by trucks and cars and a lack of fuel-efficiency standards. Our government has ignored recommendations to adopt mandatory fuel-efficiency … Continue reading →

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All-electric solar homes save thousands over gas: report – Renew

Posted on March 2, 2020 by groundswellbasscoast

All-electric solar homes save thousands over gas: report – Renew — Read on renew.org.au/research/all-electric-solar-homes-save-thousands-over-gas-report/

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