Government’s embrace of ‘clean hydrogen’ helps no one but the fossil fuel industry

Scott Morrison isn’t the first prime minister to master the fake climate announceable – the idea first showed up around 20 years ago
— Read on www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2021/may/03/the-governments-embrace-of-clean-hydrogen-helps-no-one-but-the-fossil-fuel-industry

Is this PM totally fake?

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Joint operation of Natuna block proposed – Jakarta Post

Following years of delays in the development of a number of gas projects around the Natuna Islands, an exploration committee is planning to propose a joint development involving a number of blocks in the area as part of moves to make costly projects more feasible
— Read on www.thejakartapost.com/news/2016/01/07/joint-operation-natuna-block-proposed.html

Not new but example of carbon dioxide with natural gas, more than 70%, too much for even Exxon to develop

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A brand new EV for $18,000? Here’s how..

2015 Mitsubishi Minicab MiEV all-electric microvan has been imported from Japan and proves ideal budget EV motoring for its off-grid owner
— Read on evcentral.com.au/a-brand-new-ev-for-18000-heres-how/

Sooner rather than later…

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Now ticks flee the heat by taking to the mountains

30 April, 2021 – Higher temperatures are driving more creatures to climb higher for comfort. Now ticks flee the heat to stay cool.
— Read on climatenewsnetwork.net/now-ticks-flee-the-heat-by-taking-to-the-mountains/

Even in Norway, an unpleasant surprise.

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Swap and go: electric trucks to run between Sydney and Brisbane using exchangeable batteries

Batteries can be swapped in three minutes, removing the need for trucks to plug in and charge

— Read on www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2021/apr/29/swap-and-go-electric-trucks-to-run-between-sydney-and-brisbane-using-exchangeable-batteries

Here’s hoping but maybe too clever for Australia, better chance if commercialise offshore and then import back here, Cultural Cringe, alive and well, good luck especially to discourage hydrogen inefficiency.

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Glencore’s transition plan translates into nine new coal mines and expansions

History will not looGlencore’s Scope 3 emissions, predominantly from the combustion of the coal it sells, were 271 million tonnes CO2e in 2020, equivalent to half of Australia’s annual emissions.k back kindly at institutional investors’ endorsement of Glencore’s coal expansionism in 2021.
— Read on reneweconomy.com.au/glencores-transition-plan-translates-into-nine-new-coal-mines-and-expansions/

“Glencore’s Scope 3 emissions, predominantly from the combustion of the coal it sells, were 271 million tonnes CO2e in 2020, equivalent to half of Australia’s annual emissions.

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‘Insanely cheap energy’: how solar power continues to shock the world

Australian smarts and Chinese industrial might made solar power the cheapest power humanity has seen – and no one saw it coming
— Read on amp.theguardian.com/australia-news/2021/apr/25/insanely-cheap-energy-how-solar-power-continues-to-shock-the-world

And American capital, short story go to whoa solar industry, early days to current

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CEC calls for managed phase out of Australia’s remaining coal generators

Clean Energy Council calls on federal government to lead a managed phase-out of Australia’s coal-fired power plants, to avoid a disorderly energy transition.
— Read on reneweconomy.com.au/cec-calls-for-managed-phase-out-of-australias-remaining-coal-generators/amp/

Is it really too much to ask Scomo to take care of his loyal troopers of coal?

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“Battery of the world”: Australia’s key role in fast transition to wind and solar

Australia well placed to become “battery of the world” if wind and solar can pass political barriers, as well as technical and economic hurdles already jumped.
— Read on reneweconomy.com.au/battery-of-the-world-australias-key-role-in-fast-transition-to-wind-and-solar/amp/

But they’re still saying it can’t be done…

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The world’s richest 1% accounts for more than twice the combined emissions of the world’s poorest 50%

The world’s richest 1% accounts for more than twice the combined emissions of the world’s poorest 50%
“Just let that sink in for a moment: The emissions gap report released by the United Nations late last year shows just how important it is for the world’s wealthiest people to rapidly cut their greenhouse gas emissions to avoid dangerous warming this century,
~ The Climate Council

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