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‘It’s not supposed to be white’: one of the Great Barrier Reef’s healthiest reefs succumbs to bleaching

first thing Dr Adam Smith does is glance at his dive watch. It tells him the water is 29C. That is warm. — Read on http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/mar/22/its-not-supposed-to-be-white-one-of-the-great-barrier-reefs-healthiest-reefs-succumbs-to-bleaching first thing Dr Adam Smith does is glance at his dive watch. It tells … Continue reading

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Subsidise cars before coal

Below is wonderful story by Saul Griffith, even unlocked in The Australian,righting so many wrongs, in usual msm, especially boondoggle that electric vehicles will overload the grid and power stations, yet again, the never ending panic scenario. https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.theaustralian.com.au%2Fspecial-reports%2Fsubsidise-cars-before-coal%2Fnews-story%2F420774f2f43115dc7b4d2ae5fba16b96&h=AT3KZIlEBZ6vRuMS2dnivqq22gmuBlOpx0_eAESDvXJNo9m81AMYv_AAq-ww8l1mfQEA3TYW_43kJJRWRRMwb9MQX6muEeVlizpogmNoEBujWhCRl92KQoQSWr84T9s&s=1

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Urannah Dam is RORT … for mining not agriculture

Urannah Dam is for mining not agriculture – Mackay Conservation Group — Read on http://www.mackayconservationgroup.org.au/urannah_mining

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“Clearly Unacceptable”: Environment Minister Sussan Ley bans renewable project, blesses three new coal mines –

Sussan Ley rendered the Australian Renewable Energy Hub (AREH) project “clearly unacceptable” while approving three new coal mines — Read on http://www.michaelwest.com.au/clearly-unacceptable-environment-minister-sussan-ley-bans-renewable-project-blesses-three-new-coal-mines/ its the big renewable hydrogen project in W.A. which is canned!

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Snowy 2.0 rapidly turning into “$10 billion white elephant,” experts say

Open letter to the PM warns that Snowy 2.0 pumped hydro project will blow out to roughly double original cost estimates to around $10 billion. — Read on reneweconomy.com.au/snowy-2-0-rapidly-turning-into-10-billion-white-elephant-experts-say-91248/

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Australia becoming a ‘dumping ground’ for polluting cars as government delays signing on to international standards

More than 80 per cent of the global car market now follows ‘Euro 6’ emissions standards — but Australia’s resistance to signing on is leaving the country with less efficient, less safe and higher polluting cars, experts warn. — Read on … Continue reading

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“Terrible outcome:” Cannon-Brookes walks away from AGL after higher bid rejected

Updated: Cannon-Brookes and Brookfield to withdraw AGL bid after Australia’s biggest coal generator rejects increased offer pitched late on Friday. — Read on reneweconomy.com.au/cannon-brookes-raises-bid-for-australias-biggest-coal-polluter-but-agl-says-no-again/ RIP board at AGL! You could have shown leadership to the world. It really is time … Continue reading

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Government backs next generation hydrogen fuel service station | Ministers for Deregulated Chaos

“Future Fuels and Vehicles Strategy in action, adding to our $2.1 billion we have committed to accelerating the uptake of low emissions vehicles in Australia.” — Read on http://www.minister.industry.gov.au/ministers/taylor/media-releases/government-backs-next-generation-hydrogen-fuel-service-station Euro6 tail pipe emission regs now less than 100g/km average for … Continue reading

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Coalition’s $10bn scheme to curb rising insurance premiums in Queensland may not improve affordability

Coalition’s $10bn scheme to curb rising insurance premiums in Queensland may not improve affordability — Read on http://www.google.com.au/amp/s/amp.theguardian.com/business/2021/may/04/coalitions-10bn-scheme-to-curb-rising-insurance-premiums-in-queensland-may-not-improve-affordability so will this taxpayer fund also apply for SE QLD and NSW? “In addition to the $10bn reinsurance pool, the government will … Continue reading

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Cannon-Brookes says AGL bid may be “unicorn” for cheaper, faster energy transition

Mike Cannon-Brookes says the bid for AGL is designed to create a faster, cheaper and less risky transition to green energy, and could be a model for future transactions. — Read on reneweconomy.com.au/cannon-brookes-says-agl-bid-may-be-unicorn-for-cheaper-faster-energy-transition/ coal really does need to get out … Continue reading

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