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Covid noise slips from Australia’s emissions data as Taylor inflates Gorgon role

Angus Taylor inflates Gorgon CCS role in emissions data, as reductions from renewables offset by growth in fossil fuels. — Read on reneweconomy.com.au/covid-noise-slips-from-australias-emissions-data-as-taylor-inflates-gorgon-role/ Its all about trust and LNP doesn’t have any left, endless lies

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Natural gas not a clean option

Peter Newman Professor of Sustainability Curtin University Perth WA — Read on http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/scienceshow/natural-gas-not-a-clean-option/13363654 all the misguided fuss and evils of gas, related by the Prof who pushed for gas fired buses in WA. Neither gas nor diesel fired buses are … Continue reading

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Global heating causes 1 in 3 heat-related deaths

1 June, 2021 − In a heatwave, global warming driven by fossil fuels becomes an act of self-harm. It causes 1 in 3 heat-related deaths. — Read on climatenewsnetwork.net/global-heating-causes-1-in-3-heat-related-deaths/

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Customers left in the dark by surging prices after Callide coal explosion | RenewEconomy

sudden loss of 2000 megawatts of generation capacity led to an almost 300-fold increase in the spot price of electricity in Queensland from $50.31 to $15,000 per megawatt in approximately one hour. — Read on reneweconomy.com.au/customers-left-in-the-dark-by-surging-prices-after-callide-coal-explosion/

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Timber homes good investment for the future

31 May, 2021 − Timber homes could do more than just save energy, and stall climate change. They could be a sound investment. — Read on climatenewsnetwork.net/timber-homes-are-a-good-investment-for-the-future/ With timber from sustainable forestry, gotta be the way to go, especially compared … Continue reading

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“Turning point:” Fleets of BYD electric vans to hit Australian roads by September

TrueGreen Mobility says BYD T3 all-electric vans will go on sale next month for as little as $A35,000 with the backing of Trevor St Baker and Evie Networks. — Read on thedriven.io/2021/05/31/turning-point-fleets-of-byd-electric-vans-to-hit-australian-roads-by-september/ C’mon Aussie c’mon, surely this must be it, … Continue reading

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Former Trump adviser Andrew Liveris admits ‘incorrect’ jobs claim from natural gas on Q+A – ABC

The report found that in 2017-18 there were 9,232 direct jobs in the gas feedstock chemical sector. — Read on amp.abc.net.au/article/100160172 The report found that in 2017-18 there were 9,232 direct jobs in the gas feedstock chemical sector. Is incorrect … Continue reading

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The very expensive human cost of climate change

25 May, 2021 − Storms devastate. Climate change makes them more devastating. Now we know how much the human cost of climate change really is. — Read on climatenewsnetwork.net/the-very-expensive-human-cost-of-climate-change/ isn’t there danger that, as long as we don’t do Climate … Continue reading

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A Dossier of Lies and Falsehoods • Crikey

This Crikey investigation labels the prime minister something no leader would want to be called. We don’t really want to do it. But the time has come. — Read on http://www.crikey.com.au/dossier-of-lies-and-falsehoods/ “Without truth, no democracy can stand. This is because … Continue reading

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ACF wins court case on Adani’s water scheme

ACF wins court case on Adani’s water scheme – Australian Conservation Foundation — Read on http://www.acf.org.au/acf-wins-court-case-on-adani-water-scheme a result of huge significance, to be congratulated

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