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Foreign ownership of water entitlements reveals China and US are the biggest investors

Posted on February 5, 2020 by groundswellbasscoast

The big problem is not who owns the water but the fact that we’re using too much of it altogether,” Professor Quiggin said. — Read on http://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2019-03-25/foreign-owned-water-entitlement-register-reveals-key-countries/10923384

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Morrison’s refusal to move on climate, and the “prosperity doctrine”

Posted on February 4, 2020 by groundswellbasscoast

As he beats his meat over targets, does he feel delusions he’s headed for beatification or BBQ meatification? St #ScottyfromMarketing Morrison’s refusal to act on climate may not just be due to the denialists and the fossil fuel lobby that … Continue reading →

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$5 trillion? For a business daily, the AFR has a lousy grip on energy numbers

Posted on January 30, 2020 by groundswellbasscoast

What chance is there of a sensible debate when the AFR and The Australian can’t get the numbers right? — Read on reneweconomy.com.au/5-trillion-for-a-business-daily-the-afr-has-a-lousy-grip-on-energy-numbers-18437/

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Bushfire survivors launch claim against ANZ

Posted on January 30, 2020 by groundswellbasscoast

Bushfire survivors launch claim against ANZ – Friends of the Earth Australia — Read on http://www.foe.org.au/bushfire_survivors_launch_claim_against_anz

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Morrison is dangerously wrong on gas, and needs to wake up to new technologies

Posted on January 30, 2020 by groundswellbasscoast

How can this PM be so far out of touch? It’s when prime minister Scott Morrison thinks he’s being really clever that he reveals the true level of his ignorance. — Read on reneweconomy.com.au/morrison-is-dangerously-wrong-on-gas-and-needs-to-wake-up-to-new-technologies-69578/

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Tesla trades as $100 billion company as Musk unlocks first moonshot package

Posted on January 29, 2020 by groundswellbasscoast

This latest surge makes Tesla now the first publicly listed US carmaker valued at more than $100 billion in history — Read on thedriven.io/2020/01/22/tesla-trades-as-100-billion-company-as-stocks-top-us550/

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How good is being Strayan

Posted on January 28, 2020 by groundswellbasscoast

Alice had 55 days above 40 degrees last year, and recorded street-surface temperatures between 61 and 68 degrees celsius… Thought, Philip C. Almond, explains why Morrison’s faith means “reducing carbon emissions … may have little intellectual purchase with the PM” – … Continue reading →

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Investment in renewables down 60%

Posted on January 24, 2020 by groundswellbasscoast

How tragic is this? #auspol twitter.com/ketanj0/status/1218693302884528129

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Experts slam Morrison’s false equivalence

Posted on January 24, 2020 by groundswellbasscoast

Experts slam Morrison’s comments on hazard reduction, showing the PM still does not understand the link between climate change and fire. — Read on reneweconomy.com.au/experts-slam-morrisons-false-equivalence-between-emissions-targets-and-hazard-reduction-44355/amp/

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Lib States first to 100% renewables

Posted on January 24, 2020 by groundswellbasscoast

Curiously, it’s the three states now ruled by Liberal governments that are likely to get to 100% renewables first – Tasmania, South Australia and then NSW #wind #solar @angustaylorMP @aemo_media twitter.com/renew_economy/status/1220164723632562176

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