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Taylor sidelined from energy transition, and it might be the best place for him and his FUD

Angus Taylor appeared to be genuinely miffed that no one gave him advanced notice of one of the landmark events of Australia’s rapidly accelerating clean energy transition. — Read on reneweconomy.com.au/taylor-sidelined-from-energy-transition-and-it-might-be-the-best-place-for-him-and-his-fud/ sayonara Angus ASAP

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Brookfield, Cannon-Brookes in joint bid for AGL Energy

Canadian asset manager Brookfield and Australian billionaire Mike Cannon-Brookes are offering $7.50 a share for AGL Energy, or close to $8 billion. — Read on http://www.afr.com/street-talk/brookfield-cannon-brookes-in-joint-bid-for-agl-energy-20220220-p59y11 If only…

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In heatwave conditions, Tasmania’s tall eucalypt forests no longer absorb carbon

Southern Tasmania’s cool climate was thought to be a climate refuge for tall forests. But that may no longer be true. — Read on theconversation.com/in-heatwave-conditions-tasmanias-tall-eucalypt-forests-no-longer-absorb-carbon-176979 Will the too little too late, pretend care and no responsibility, brigade take any notice … Continue reading

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Abrams Tanks to Get Auxiliary Power from Hydrogen Fuel Cells

Abrams Tanks to Get Auxilliary Power from Hydrogen Fuel Cells – CleanTechnica — Read on http://www.google.com.au/amp/s/cleantechnica.com/2010/06/23/abrams-tanks-to-get-auxilliary-power-from-hydrogen-fuel-cells/amp/ Holy Dooley, Abrams tanks on hydrogen? Yes but only for auxiliary power to on board electronic gadgets and, believe it or not, hydrogen is … Continue reading

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National electric bus fleet just the ticket for zero-emissions future

Buses are among the heaviest emitters in the transport sector, but with zero-emissions bus technology already proving effective, it is a sector that is ripe for electrification, says Hitachi Australia general manager Brett Dolan. — Read on http://www.afr.com/companies/transport/national-electric-bus-fleet-just-the-ticket-for-zero-emissions-future-20220125-p59r41 A photo … Continue reading

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“Highly exaggerated:” Experts debunk Coalition coal and gas jobs claims

Grattan Institute fact-checks Morrison government claims that Queensland coal and gas ban would risk 53,000 jobs and $A85 billion in investment. — Read on reneweconomy.com.au/highly-exaggerated-experts-debunk-coalition-coal-and-gas-jobs-claims/

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Bring energy into public ownership now

Bring energy into public ownership now | We Own It — Read on weownit.org.uk/act-now/public-ownership-energy-petition UK campaign, the very same much needed in Australia.

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Snowy 2.0: The “nation building” project that won’t be using all Australian steel

The Snowy 2.0 pumped hydro project won’t be quite as nation building as promised, with key steel contracts going to overseas suppliers. — Read on reneweconomy.com.au/snowy-2-0-the-nation-building-project-that-wont-be-using-all-australian-steel/ jobs ‘n sloth, jobs ‘n sloth, jobs ‘n sloth,

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Fully renewable grid by 2030, no new coal or gas: CEC lays down new roadmap

Clean Energy Council calls on Australia’s political leaders to commit to a 100% renewable electricity grid by 2030, and no new coal or gas plants. — Read on reneweconomy.com.au/fully-renewable-grid-by-2030-no-new-coal-or-gas-cec-lays-down-new-roadmap/ Totally convincing as long as incumbent Feds are dumped and @AlboMP … Continue reading

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Why Australia could become an electric vehicle manufacturing powerhouse

Australia has the competitive advantage necessary to become a leading global EV maker, but it will need a supportive federal government. — Read on thedriven.io/2022/02/08/why-australia-could-become-an-electric-vehicle-manufacturing-powerhouse/ “electric vehicle industry is experiencing stunning growth – with global investment growing to US$273 billion (A$385 … Continue reading

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