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Faster glacier melting raises hunger threat

“The world really needs to act now to prevent the worst case climate change scenario” — Read on climatenewsnetwork.net/faster-glacier-melting-raises-hunger-threat/

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Government’s embrace of ‘clean hydrogen’ helps no one but the fossil fuel industry

Scott Morrison isn’t the first prime minister to master the fake climate announceable – the idea first showed up around 20 years ago — Read on http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2021/may/03/the-governments-embrace-of-clean-hydrogen-helps-no-one-but-the-fossil-fuel-industry Is this PM totally fake?

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Swap and go: electric trucks to run between Sydney and Brisbane using exchangeable batteries

Batteries can be swapped in three minutes, removing the need for trucks to plug in and charge — Read on http://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2021/apr/29/swap-and-go-electric-trucks-to-run-between-sydney-and-brisbane-using-exchangeable-batteries Here’s hoping but maybe too clever for Australia, better chance if commercialise offshore and then import back here, Cultural … Continue reading

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Glencore’s transition plan translates into nine new coal mines and expansions

History will not looGlencore’s Scope 3 emissions, predominantly from the combustion of the coal it sells, were 271 million tonnes CO2e in 2020, equivalent to half of Australia’s annual emissions.k back kindly at institutional investors’ endorsement of Glencore’s coal expansionism … Continue reading

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CEC calls for managed phase out of Australia’s remaining coal generators

Clean Energy Council calls on federal government to lead a managed phase-out of Australia’s coal-fired power plants, to avoid a disorderly energy transition. — Read on reneweconomy.com.au/cec-calls-for-managed-phase-out-of-australias-remaining-coal-generators/amp/ Is it really too much to ask Scomo to take care of his … Continue reading

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More reasons for optimism on climate change than we’ve seen for decades: 2 climate experts explain

For the first time, political will and global public opinion seem focused on profound climate action. This decade will be a decisive one. — Read on theconversation.com/more-reasons-for-optimism-on-climate-change-than-weve-seen-for-decades-2-climate-experts-explain-159233 “And such change from below is significant: some research shows household emissions account for … Continue reading

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We need a safe climate with secure union jobs

We need a safe climate with secure union jobs | Megaphone — Read on http://www.megaphone.org.au/petitions/safe-climate Scumo says no climate action until he knows how much it will cost but, since 2008, no evaluation cost of no action!!

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“Jagged bulldust”: Why Murdoch media hates electric vehicles so much

Murdoch media serves up some “jagged bulldust” and delivers a record amount of myths and misinformation about EVs to its readers of “common clay.” — Read on thedriven.io/2021/04/18/jagged-bulldust-why-the-murdoch-media-hates-electric-vehicles-so-much/

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Great Australian Bight oil drilling approval to be challenged in Federal Court – ABC News

The Wilderness Society claims oil company Equinor failed to adequately consult environmental groups and Indigenous people before NOPSEMA granted it approval to drill off coastal SA. — Read on http://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-01-22/federal-court-challenge-launched-against-equinor-bight-drilling/11888650 even if this well gets into production, so deep and … Continue reading

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why not test for this? RACGP – ATAGI issues GPs with guidance for clotting condition ‘likely’ linked to COVID vaccine

RACGP – ATAGI issues GPs with guidance for clotting condition ‘likely’ linked to COVID vaccine — Read on www1.racgp.org.au/newsgp/clinical/atagi-issues-gps-with-guidance-for-clotting-condit Why no discussion testing for low platelet count if it really is what’s implicated in blood clots for so few people?

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