Looking ever more urgent for us all to do whatever we can to protest against such a gigantic coal mine and danger to Great Barrier Reef. Let’s write, the more the merrier to get happy that Greg Hunt is wedged ever closer to accepting this cannot proceed
>readmore> AustraliaInstitute
Since 1980, wind energy costs have fallen by more than a factor of 20 in some regions of the country — going from more than 55 cents per kilowatt-hour to – Current standard height for most wind turbines is 80 m, however heights of up to 120 m are already common in parts of Europe. US Energy Department is working with wind turbine manufacturers to develop new turbines that stand 110 to 140 m tall – potential for wind deployment in U.S. increases by 54%, rising another 13% to 67% at 140m height – report finds increase in wind power to provide 20% of the country’s electricity production by 2030 would provide estimated annual benefit of $30 billion in 2030 from air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions reductions. The industry could also account for around 400,000 jobs by 2030 and provide billions of dollars annually in property tax payments.
>readmore> ClimateProgress
Imagine renewables in the Australian Island Continent, blessed with so much raw solar and wind, lagging behind such a far northern neighbour as Alaska.
“As most Alaskans can attest, energy in The Last Frontier is expensive. The average residential electricity rate of more than 18 cents per kWh is a full 50 percent higher than the national average, ranking among the highest in the country.”
>readmore> RenewEconomy
10 recommendations from 70 top UN IPCC people for action, before it’s too late, to stay below 2 deg C. Currently we’re tea king RCP8.5!
“Besides climate scientists, many other climate advisers were becoming increasingly blunt, such as the International Energy Agency, which warned in 2009 “The world will have to spend an extra $500 billion to cut carbon emissions for each year it delays implementing a major assault on global warming.”
>readmore> ClimateProgress
Add your voice to request no more than fairness and balance, about real cost and time to replace so many of our nearly 50 year old coal fired power stations.
SA leads, again, when will VIC follow?
>readmore> ClimateSpectator
In addition to the climate benefits of slashing methane pollution from the oil and gas sector, methane leaks waste an estimated 3.6 trillion cubic feet of natural gas. If sold to consumers, it would generate about $30 billion dollars in new revenue for the sector….In fact, if this leaked gas came from a producing country, that nation would be the 7th largest gas producer in the world
>readmore> Edf
Just in case you thought noble deeds by Clown Prince Tony couldn’t get even more embarrassing, here’s coverage of Sir Prince Philip Duke etc receiving his knighthood from Lady good Queen Bess, drooled over by Alexander the Downer for Oz.
“The insignia were handed by the Queen to the Duke in a box – there was no physical moment of “dubbing” or a similar accolade.”
>readmore> TheAge
Around the world, news of demise of the car
>readmore> TheGuardian
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