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The curious case of Tomago: fake blackouts feeding a fossil fuelled future
Australia is entering its fifth-year of post-blackout hysteria, but a lack of real blackouts mean the threat has to be fabricated. — Read on reneweconomy.com.au/the-curious-case-of-tomago-fake-blackouts-feeding-a-fossil-fuelled-future/amp/ when will porkies and consequences as big as this be made criminal?
Crony capitalism: Morrison’s gas spending masks a deeper coal addiction
The Morrison government is going on a fossil gas spending spree. But a deeper, more urgent coal problem is growing bigger. — Read on reneweconomy.com.au/crony-capitalism-morrisons-gas-spending-masks-a-deeper-coal-addiction/ Coal-fired power stations need to be closing far quicker than scheduled, in Australia.
Coalition’s energy policy rooted in communist-style state control
Australia’s calamitous energy and climate policy is going from bad to worse with the government decision to build a $600m gas-fired power plant that will deter private investment. — Read on http://www.afr.com/policy/economy/energy-the-coalition-prefers-communist-style-state-control-to-markets-20210519-p57t4n will government “promise” to bid high prices, from … Continue reading
Automotive industry welcomes cleaner petrol, paves the way for fuel miser cars
Fuel-miser motorists will soon get broader access to the latest petrol engine technology – as world-class premium unleaded is set to become the new normal – after the Federal Government pledged a $2 … — Read on http://www.caradvice.com.au/953496/automotive-industry-welcomes-cleaner-petrol-paves-the-way-for-fuel-miser-cars/ What will … Continue reading
Nexport takes order for 3,000 electric vehicles for ride sharing in Australia
Nexport, which launched a “direct-to-consumer” deal with China EV maker BYD, has made the biggest EV order to date in Australia. — Read on thedriven.io/2021/05/17/nexport-makes-order-for-3000-electric-vehicles-for-ride-sharing-in-australia/ How much more will it take for our PM to be embarrassed enough to get … Continue reading
Japan’s SMFG to halt all new financing of coal-fired power plants | Reuters
While SMFG had not previously ruled out funding projects considered to be more environmentally friendly, such as so-called ultra-supercritical (USC) power plants that burn coal more efficiently than older designs, it removed the exception from its updated lending policy. — … Continue reading
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Installing solar panels over canals could yield water, land, air and climate payoffs
Building smart solar developments on canals can make power and water infrastructure more resilient while saving water, reducing costs and helping to fight climate change. — Read on reneweconomy.com.au/installing-solar-panels-over-canals-could-yield-water-land-air-and-climate-payoffs/ How good could this be in Australia?
ALAN AUSTIN: Job participation rate highlights burden on seniors and students
Australia’s high job participation is not the cause for celebration the Morrison Government and the mainstream media want voters to believe it is, reports Alan Austin. — Read on independentaustralia.net/ Oh what wicked webs they weave, when they try so hard to … Continue reading
AGL takes Greenpeace to court over climate campaign
Coal industry giant AGL attempts to silence Greenpeace for exposing its devastating ongoing damage to the environment and human health. — Read on independentaustralia.net/ Imagine AGL disputing they’re biggest polluter in Oz?
Australian taxpayers could save $7.8B a year if diesel fuel rebates scheme was wound back
Energy experts believe weaning fossil-fuel industries off the rebate would push heavy industry towards using renewables — Read on http://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2021/may/09/taxpayers-could-save-78bn-a-year-if-diesel-fuel-rebates-scheme-was-wound-back
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