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How Australia can phase out coal power while maintaining energy security
The end of coal-fired generation in Australia is inevitable. But the federal government can do more to ensure an orderly transition to renewables – avoiding price spikes and supporting workers. — Read on theconversation.com/how-australia-can-phase-out-coal-power-while-maintaining-energy-security-152747 How about value of compensation for … Continue reading
IEEFA Australia: Beetaloo is a sink-hole in which the gas industry itself isn’t even investing
Conservative think tank The Grattan Institute is saying that gas is finished as a fuel in the global economy. — Read on ieefa.org/ieefa-australia-beetaloo-is-a-sink-hole-which-the-gas-industry-itself-isnt-even-investing-in/
Australia should hold auction to hasten coal closures, says conservative think tank
A Liberal-aligned think tank has called on the Morrison government to consider paying ageing coal plants to close early. — Read on reneweconomy.com.au/australia-should-hold-auction-to-hasten-coal-closures-says-conservative-think-tank-65096/
‘Zero return’: government savaged over taxpayer grants to open up new gas basin in Australia
Coalition funding for gas exploration in Northern Territory labelled a costly plan ‘for a climate catastrophe’ — Read on http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/dec/19/zero-return-government-savaged-over-taxpayer-grants-to-open-up-new-gas-basin-in-australia Beyond disgraceful! $7.5 million PER WELL for gas mining, $2.5 BILLION for oil refineries, and a proposal to limit boycotts … Continue reading
The climate this week – 15 Dec 2020
The UN Secretary General calls for a worldwide state of climate emergency. Meanwhile, the PM is refused the chance to speak at the Climate Ambition Summit. — Read on au.citizensclimatelobby.org/the-climate-this-week-15-dec-2020/ A review of major clangers in 2020 Greta Thunberg released a video … Continue reading
Climate change worrying more Australians than ever before, Australia Institute report reveals – ABC News
An Australia Institute survey shows the COVID-19 pandemic has not distracted from climate concerns. Rather, Australians are more concerned about the future of the planet than ever. — Read on http://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-10-28/australia-institute-2020-climate-change-report-concern-growing/12764874
Drylands hit harder by poverty than richer regions
7 December, 2020 − The arrival of the rains leaves the drylands hit harder than richer areas. Once again, climate change sows injustice. — Read on https://climatenewsnetwork.net/drylands-hit-harder-by-poverty-than-richer-regions/
Can Queensland achieve net zero emissions by 2050? A look at the state’s carbon neutral scheme – ABC News
Can Queensland achieve net zero emissions by 2050? A look at the state’s carbon neutral scheme – ABC News — Read on http://www.google.com.au/amp/s/amp.abc.net.au/article/12950284 In 954 pages of budget papers, there is just one mention of “net zero” or “zero net” … Continue reading
Murray-Darling Basin: NSW government officials busted favouring irrigator groups
Rorts, Rorts and more…Federal ICAC ASAP Emails on flood plain harvesting reveal the environment department singled out sympathetic groups and discussed how to sideline critics — Read on http://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2020/dec/04/murray-darling-basin-nsw-government-officials-busted-favouring-irrigator-groups
Zibelman: We can’t just keep whinging about the state of energy policy
Outgoing AEMO CEO Audrey Zibelman delivers a parting message to policymakers: We can’t afford to just keep whinging about the state of energy policy. — Read on reneweconomy.com.au/zibelman-we-cant-just-keep-whinging-about-the-state-of-energy-policy-91786/
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