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Scott Morrison says there are only four countries in the G20 with a better emissions record than Australia. Is that correct? – ABC News

Coal is likely to be completely gone from Victoria’s electricity system by 2032 with most other parts of Australia not far behindPrime Minister Scott Morrison says Australia’s emissions have come down 20 per cent, a record he says is beaten … Continue reading

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The end of coal is coming, fast. Governments must urgently support a “just transition’

Continuing to deny the impending end of coal-fired generation is simply not in the interest of coal workers and their communities. — Read on reneweconomy.com.au/the-end-of-coal-is-coming-fast-governments-must-urgently-support-a-just-transition/ “Coal is likely to be completely gone from Victoria’s electricity system by 2032 with most … Continue reading

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The marketing of Scott Morrison | The Shot

Nothing normal. — Read on theshot.net.au/general-news/the-marketing-of-scott-morrison/ a useful autopsy…

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Early exit for coal as National Electricity Market prepares for renewable future

Coal-fired power generators are expected to shut down nearly three times faster than previously anticipated and exit the National Energy Market entirely by 2043, according to an updated plan that follows widespread consultation with the sector. — Read on http://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-12-09/early-coal-exit-national-electricity-market-renewables/100687644 “Large-scale … Continue reading

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Scott Morrison attacked over ‘secrecy’ after documents reveal cyclones and floods set to pummel Australia |

National cabinet documents obtained by Rex Patrick reveal increased risk of extreme weather events — Read on http://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2021/dec/04/scott-morrison-attacked-over-secrecy-after-documents-reveal-cyclones-and-floods-set-to-pummel-australia

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Dumping ground: Labor rejects car emissions standards to avoid another scare campaign

Australia will continue to be a dumping ground for dirty and inefficient vehicles that are expensive to run with Labor reportedly about to dump its policy. — Read on thedriven.io/2021/12/01/dumping-ground-labor-rejects-car-emissions-standards-to-avoid-another-scare-campaign/ she’ll be right mate, no new tail pipe emissions regs … Continue reading

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Conservatives want Australia’s cricket captain to shut up about climate

Conservative commentators have discovered there is one thing worse than a prime minister championing climate action – an Australian cricket captain doing the same. — Read on reneweconomy.com.au/conservatives-want-australias-cricket-captain-to-shut-up-about-climate/ Short version is new cricket captain convinced and speaking out about climate … Continue reading

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Morrison and Taylor outline vision for more fossil gas fields, and more pipelines | RenewEconomy

The Morrison government’s new gas infrastructure plan would expand fossil gas extraction, and push Australia into fossil hydrogen. — Read on reneweconomy.com.au/morrison-and-taylor-outline-vision-for-more-fossil-gas-fields-and-more-pipelines/ Shortage of gas supply was not shared in analysis by Audrey Zibelman, ex CEO of AEMO, now quit … Continue reading

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‘Vandals’: Victoria, Queensland fume over federal climate intervention

The commonwealth has used new powers to cancel states’ participation in global climate action — Read on http://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2021/nov/29/vandals-victoria-queensland-fume-over-federal-climate-intervention State governments were succeeding despite Federal until intervention to cancel State climate initiative, sickening.

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A unity ticket to challenge the integrity vacuum in Canberra

A unity ticket to challenge the integrity vacuum in Canberra — Read on johnmenadue.com/a-unity-ticket-to-challenge-the-integrity-vacuum-in-canberra/ Barry Jones and John Hewson join forces to combat Canberra craziness e.g. Morrison: “What is the issue I am asked about today? It doesn’t matter what … Continue reading

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