COALition “ditches” big stick energy bill, confusion over underwriting deal | RenewEconomy

Hallelujah, triggered by Greens mod to bill to exclude any generator with emissions more than 620/kWh, which would have meant a second loss of control for COALition. So another piece of no government until after election.

more at Renew Economy

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Climate Emergency and economic risks ‘threaten 2008-style systemic collapse’

About a report based on many other reports about all aspects of Climate Emergency useful update broad perspective.

The Guardian

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Climate emergency future by Australian corporations – Hack – triplej

What a worry, climate emergency disruptions to business as usual expressed by big corporates. Conspicuously absent, vulnerable to sea level rise and storms, are our desalination plants protected? Must we keep up annual payments if they’re out of action?

triplej hacks

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Sydney storm: Western Sydney to be hit by worst of storm

Biggest insurance payouts are not for massive bush fires because they happen in places with not much private property. Biggest payout in recent times was when Sydney was hut with hail the size of golf balls. Biggest payout ever, for reinsurance companies, who place Australia in South Asia Pacific, was the earthquake in Christchurch NZ. This caused premium increases here.

Sydney Morning Herald

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Climate Emergency future according to Australian corporations

Amongst bad news predictions silver lining opportunities like “Climate-related developments may create an opportunity by increasing demand for CSL’s existing products”

https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/programs/hack/the-climate-change-future-according-to-australian-corporations/10786330

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UK 38% CO2 emissions reduction

UK has reduced its CO2 emissions since 1990 faster and deeper than any other major developed nation. That’s a remarkable achievement. But what are the reasons behind this 38% reduction?

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Australia’s silence during climate change debate shocks COP24 delegates

Australia sided with big oil, our buddy USA of course but also Russia

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2018/dec/10/australias-silence-during-climate-change-debate-shocks-cop24-delegates?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_WordPress

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Australia is not on track to meet Paris emissions target – not without policy support | RenewEconomy

Looks like misguided headline grab by Blakers. Do little Morrison & Co will be celebrating need to do even less except pray for the drought.

https://reneweconomy.com.au/australia-is-not-on-track-to-meet-paris-emissions-target-not-without-policy-support-71969/

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Taxpayers should not even think about funding Bill Gates proposed nukes

Nukes appear even less economic than previously

more at ThinkProgress

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The cheapest Chinese electric cars are coming to the US and Europe

say no more…

https://qz.com/1541380/the-cheapest-chinese-electric-cars-are-coming-to-the-us-and-europe/

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