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Risk Of Unsightly Wind Turbines Minimised At New Open Cut Mine, Greg Hunt’s Stringent Conditions

Posted on July 31, 2015 by groundswellbasscoast

“Coal mining is really important, but we know these huge, dirty eyesores can have a pretty significant impact on the landscape. So I want to reassure those of you living in the area that your new mine will not feature … Continue reading →

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Aluminium exports taxpayers’ money

Posted on January 29, 2013 by groundswellbasscoast

Here’s a clear illustration of biggest proportion of our dirty electricity generation going to aluminium smelting. In Victoria, when we pay 30, we’re lucky if they pay 1.5cents/kWh . Actual subsidy is nearly $0.5B/year, based on best rate for equivalent big … Continue reading →

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Energy/Corporate – Leading by even better example

Posted on December 18, 2011 by groundswellbasscoast

This week Minister Martin Ferguson releases his long awaited Draft Energy White Paper, for comment by “stakeholders”, a modest little holiday read of 329 pages. Here’s a useful summary, that  emphasis is on large, centralised power stations converted to gas, … Continue reading →

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