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Deforestation: how does Australia fare in global comparisons? Public/social/ethical | The Fifth Estate
Deforestation is one of the greatest contributors to climate change, with over 10 million hectares of land around the world being affected by the practice — Read on thefifthestate.com.au/business/public-community/deforestation-how-does-australia-fare-in-global-comparisons/ …especially the case in Queensland, where more than three quarters of … Continue reading
Australia’s greenhouse emissions are a national disgrace that are destroying the planet and costing households | Greg Jericho | The Guardian
The quarterly emissions data reinforces how much of a joke our 2030 emissions target is — Read on http://www.theguardian.com/business/grogonomics/2023/aug/30/australia-quarterly-greenhouse-emissions-data-survey lies, damned lies and lack of action to reduce emissions
Vienna’s housing strategy—How this city became one of the most equitable and affordable in Europe – ABC Radio National
Australia is facing a housing crisis – shortage of affordable housing, essential workers no longer live in areas they work, and families homeless…developed a housing strategy that works for most of its citizens – Vienna. https://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/rearvision/rear-vision/102525750
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Cities in mortal danger foreshadow the human fate – Pearls and Irritations
Often seen as marvels of the human ascendancy, the world’s great cities are in mortal danger as the resources that keep them dwindle. — Read on johnmenadue.com/cities-in-mortal-danger-foreshadow-the-human-fate/ Tipping points? Can we really not see them? Do we need to be … Continue reading
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Wind and solar eat fossil fuels in Europe and US, but it’s a slow burn in Australia | RenewEconomy
The pace of change in some of the world’s biggest grids is accelerating, but in Australia the transition is facing problems for governments and agencies. — Read on reneweconomy.com.au/wind-and-solar-eat-fossil-fuels-in-europe-and-us-but-its-a-slow-burn-in-australia/
Climate scientists: concept of net zero is a dangerous trap
Prominent academics, including a former IPCC chair, round on governments worldwide for using the concept of net zero emissions to ‘greenwash’ their lack of commitment to solving global warming. — Read on theconversation.com/climate-scientists-concept-of-net-zero-is-a-dangerous-trap-157368 EXTRACT – It’s astonishing how the continual … Continue reading
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“Clean” brown coal to hydrogen project likely an economic dud, says new report | RenewEconomy
Controversial brown coal-to-hydrogen project in Victoria is likely an economic dud, and lousy for the environment, says new study. — Read on reneweconomy.com.au/clean-brown-coal-to-hydrogen-project-not-economically-viable-says-new-report/ “hydrogen lost for boil-off and fuel use for propulsion for the 9,000km journey could be up to … Continue reading
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Wind and solar face planning brick wall that threatens to derail switch from coal | RenewEconomy
Wind and solar developers say delays in NSW planning applications could derail the state’s plans to replace coal with renewables in a decade. — Read on reneweconomy.com.au/wind-and-solar-face-planning-brick-wall-that-threatens-to-derail-switch-from-coal/
“Crazy world” of EU power – negative prices across western Europe, all day in Germany
Updated: Prices go negative across Western Europe electricity markets on Saturday, and are expected to do so on most weekends over summer. — Read on reneweconomy.com.au/crazy-world-of-eu-power-negative-prices-across-western-europe-all-day-in-germany/
The big battery being used to push electricity prices to the market cap
Australia’s biggest generation companies now have a new tool to help push prices to the market cap – big batteries. — Read on reneweconomy.com.au/the-big-battery-being-used-to-push-electricity-prices-to-the-market-cap/ extract “AGL then rebid 91 MW of capacity at the Wandoan battery from the price floor … Continue reading
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