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Australia becoming a ‘dumping ground’ for polluting cars as government delays signing on to international standards
More than 80 per cent of the global car market now follows ‘Euro 6’ emissions standards — but Australia’s resistance to signing on is leaving the country with less efficient, less safe and higher polluting cars, experts warn. — Read on … Continue reading
“Terrible outcome:” Cannon-Brookes walks away from AGL after higher bid rejected
Updated: Cannon-Brookes and Brookfield to withdraw AGL bid after Australia’s biggest coal generator rejects increased offer pitched late on Friday. — Read on reneweconomy.com.au/cannon-brookes-raises-bid-for-australias-biggest-coal-polluter-but-agl-says-no-again/ RIP board at AGL! You could have shown leadership to the world. It really is time … Continue reading
Government backs next generation hydrogen fuel service station | Ministers for Deregulated Chaos
“Future Fuels and Vehicles Strategy in action, adding to our $2.1 billion we have committed to accelerating the uptake of low emissions vehicles in Australia.” — Read on http://www.minister.industry.gov.au/ministers/taylor/media-releases/government-backs-next-generation-hydrogen-fuel-service-station Euro6 tail pipe emission regs now less than 100g/km average for … Continue reading
Coalition’s $10bn scheme to curb rising insurance premiums in Queensland may not improve affordability
Coalition’s $10bn scheme to curb rising insurance premiums in Queensland may not improve affordability — Read on http://www.google.com.au/amp/s/amp.theguardian.com/business/2021/may/04/coalitions-10bn-scheme-to-curb-rising-insurance-premiums-in-queensland-may-not-improve-affordability so will this taxpayer fund also apply for SE QLD and NSW? “In addition to the $10bn reinsurance pool, the government will … Continue reading
Cannon-Brookes says AGL bid may be “unicorn” for cheaper, faster energy transition
Mike Cannon-Brookes says the bid for AGL is designed to create a faster, cheaper and less risky transition to green energy, and could be a model for future transactions. — Read on reneweconomy.com.au/cannon-brookes-says-agl-bid-may-be-unicorn-for-cheaper-faster-energy-transition/ coal really does need to get out … Continue reading
Taylor sidelined from energy transition, and it might be the best place for him and his FUD
Angus Taylor appeared to be genuinely miffed that no one gave him advanced notice of one of the landmark events of Australia’s rapidly accelerating clean energy transition. — Read on reneweconomy.com.au/taylor-sidelined-from-energy-transition-and-it-might-be-the-best-place-for-him-and-his-fud/ sayonara Angus ASAP
Brookfield, Cannon-Brookes in joint bid for AGL Energy
Canadian asset manager Brookfield and Australian billionaire Mike Cannon-Brookes are offering $7.50 a share for AGL Energy, or close to $8 billion. — Read on http://www.afr.com/street-talk/brookfield-cannon-brookes-in-joint-bid-for-agl-energy-20220220-p59y11 If only…
Bring energy into public ownership now
Bring energy into public ownership now | We Own It — Read on weownit.org.uk/act-now/public-ownership-energy-petition UK campaign, the very same much needed in Australia.
Fully renewable grid by 2030, no new coal or gas: CEC lays down new roadmap
Clean Energy Council calls on Australia’s political leaders to commit to a 100% renewable electricity grid by 2030, and no new coal or gas plants. — Read on reneweconomy.com.au/fully-renewable-grid-by-2030-no-new-coal-or-gas-cec-lays-down-new-roadmap/ Totally convincing as long as incumbent Feds are dumped and @AlboMP … Continue reading
Brown coal likely to close by 2032, AEMO says, but all coal may be gone by then
Step change has become AEMO’s core scenario to manage the grid, and it assumes a threefold increase in coal retirements by 2030. — Read on reneweconomy.com.au/brown-coal-likely-to-close-by-2032-aemo-says-but-all-coal-could-be-gone-by-then/
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