Category Archives: Events regional

Huge floating solar plant towed out to new home on hydro dam

Posted on May 11, 2022 by groundswellbasscoast

Two tugboats move 12,000-panel solar array out to its mooring on the Alqueva reservoir in Portugal, ahead of operations in July. — Read on reneweconomy.com.au/huge-floating-solar-plant-towed-out-to-new-home-on-hydro-dam/ Only in countries other than Australia!

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September 22 is world car free day, so what’s happening in Australia?

Posted on September 23, 2021 by groundswellbasscoast

It’s not enough to switch from fossil fuel vehicles to EVs. The world also needs to encourage fewer car trips and more sustainable transport. — Read on thedriven.io/2021/09/21/september-22-is-world-car-free-day-so-whats-happening-in-australia/ Started in Nederlands, as long ago as 1970, some catching up for … Continue reading →

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Records smashed as renewables break through 60pct, coal output at new low | RenewEconomy

Posted on September 20, 2021 by groundswellbasscoast

Renewables surge through 60 per cent of Australia’s main grid for first time, as output of coal and network demand also hit new lows. — Read on reneweconomy.com.au/records-smashed-as-renewables-break-through-60pct-coal-output-at-new-low/ AEMO now preparing grid for 100% wind and solar by 2025

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Natural gas not a clean option

Posted on June 2, 2021 by groundswellbasscoast

Peter Newman Professor of Sustainability Curtin University Perth WA — Read on http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/scienceshow/natural-gas-not-a-clean-option/13363654 all the misguided fuss and evils of gas, related by the Prof who pushed for gas fired buses in WA. Neither gas nor diesel fired buses are … Continue reading →

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Massive wind farm contract to help power 46 Victorian councils

Posted on May 20, 2021 by groundswellbasscoast

Forty-six Victorian councils sign up to buy 240GWh of renewable electricity from two major wind farms in deal with Snowy Hydro-owned retailer Red Energy. — Read on reneweconomy.com.au/massive-wind-farm-contract-to-help-power-46-victorian-councils/ Doesn’t this mean Local Governments ganging together to help dreaded Fed Govt(owners … Continue reading →

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VicForests conducting more illegal logging and putting Melbourne water catchment at risk, scientists say – ABC News

Posted on May 18, 2021 by groundswellbasscoast

Melbourne’s most important drinking water catchment is being put at risk by alleged illegal logging in state forests, experts say, warning the regulator is failing to keep the logging industry in line. — Read on http://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-05-18/researchers-find-vicforests-breach-in-melbourne-water-catchment/100119060

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Faster glacier melting raises hunger threat

Posted on May 6, 2021 by groundswellbasscoast

“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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Wood Mackenzie sees big potential for floating offshore wind in Asia-Pacific region

Posted on February 27, 2021 by groundswellbasscoast

Floating offshore wind could be the next frontier in wind power development in the Asia Pacific with almost limitless potential. — Read on ieefa.org/wood-mackenzie-sees-big-potential-for-floating-offshore-wind-in-asia-pacific-region/ So is Sun Cable project for power from NT to Singapore really viable? Here’s serious competition. … Continue reading →

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ACT Greens commit to $50 million electric vehicle plan, $10,000 grants

Posted on September 7, 2020 by groundswellbasscoast

ACT Greens promise $50 million fund to give people and businesses $10,000 towards buying an electric car or motorbike. — Read on reneweconomy.com.au/act-greens-commit-to-50-million-electric-vehicle-plan-10000-grants-80672/

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Why immediately revoking coal mining permits could be better for global economy

Posted on February 20, 2020 by groundswellbasscoast

Oxford University research argues for immediate closure of world’s brown coal mines with new analysis suggesting they’re a net drain on the global economy. — Read on reneweconomy.com.au/why-immediately-revoking-coal-mining-permits-could-be-better-for-global-economy-78141/

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