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Coal porkies – Actual $ into Australian economy what a world of difference

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Storms changing our coasts, plastic in the ocean, and a call for geoengineering – ABC Radio National

The Science Show presents unique insights into the latest scientific research and debate. — Read on http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/scienceshow/the-science-show/14091532 “it’s cumulative, this concept of committed warming from past emissions is really central, that we have to see that this 670 billion tonnes … Continue reading

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A near 100 per cent renewables grid is well within reach, and with little storage

A new study – completed on Wednesday – using real time data finds renewables can meet 98.8% of demand over the year, with just five hours storage. — Read on reneweconomy.com.au/a-near-100-per-cent-renewables-grid-is-well-within-reach-and-with-little-storage/amp/ “If we built enough wind and solar to meet … Continue reading

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Australian farmers have no defences left against ‘extraordinary’ weather events that have become all too common | Pete Mailler #ClimateCrisis #Hyperthreat #PlanE – Climate Action Australia

Scientists have been telling us about the impacts of increasing greenhouse gases in the atmosphere for decades. What surprises me is the idea that some farm leaders and politicians continue to feign shock at the weather as we seem to … Continue reading

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Climate Citizen: Victoria sets 75-80% emissions reduction target for 2035, New Renewables Targets VRET of 65% by 2030, 95% by 2035

Climate Citizen: Victoria sets 75-80% emissions reduction target for 2035, New Renewables Targets VRET of 65% by 2030, 95% by 2035 — Read on takvera.blogspot.com/2022/10/victoria-sets-75-80-emissions-reduction.html Huge news…

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Logging regulator not adequately detecting illegal logging, Victorian Auditor-General’s Office finds – ABC News

Victoria’s logging regulator is failing to fully use its powers, and cannot assure the public it is reducing the risk of illegal logging, a Victorian Auditor General’s Office report finds. — Read on http://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-10-07/logging-regulator-vicforrests-auditor-general-report/101508096 The book Wounded Country reports Murray … Continue reading

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Victoria to host Australia’s largest floating solar plant at water facility

A $1.4m floating solar plant – Australia’s biggest yet – is being installed in Warrnambool as part of a government deal with state water corporations. — Read on reneweconomy.com.au/victoria-to-host-australias-largest-floating-solar-plant-at-water-facility/ Just do it…

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John Pilger: Silencing the lambs. How propaganda works | Green Left

John Pilger asks: “Isn’t it time those who are meant to keep the record straight declared their independence and decoded the propaganda?” — Read on http://www.greenleft.org.au/content/john-pilger-silencing-lambs-how-propaganda-works As pandemic of acceptance of AUKUS dissolves our collective conscience and infects Mental Health … Continue reading

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“Ludicrous:” Snowy 2.0 contractor has zero working capital, but denies dispute | RenewEconomy

Contractor for Snowy 2.0 and Project EnergyConnect reveals liquidity problems with zero working capital, but denies dispute over costs and delays with Snowy Hydro. — Read on reneweconomy.com.au/ludicrous-snowy-2-0-contractor-has-zero-working-capital-but-denies-dispute/ Believe it or not? Where the bloody hell is mastermind Morrison this … Continue reading

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Fossil Fuel Subsidies to Consumers Nearly Doubled in 2021

Despite pledges to phase out inefficient fossil fuel subsidies, the world’s major economies moved to offset rising consumer energy prices in 2021 by nearly doubling consumer supports rather than investing in renewable energy. — Read on http://www.theenergymix.com/2022/08/31/fossil-fuel-subsidies-to-consumers-nearly-doubled-in-2021/ How sickening is … Continue reading

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