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Emissions from WA gas project with world’s largest industrial carbon capture system rise by more than 50% | Carbon capture and storage (CCS)

Chevron development off Pilbara coast was approved on condition the company store about 4m tonnes of CO2 a year — Read on http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/apr/21/emissions-wa-gas-project-chevron-carbon-capture-system-pilbara-coast But watch Canberra turn a blind eye, despite Chevron huge profits while paying zero tax

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Why continue burning hydrocarbons? Why did we use leaded petrol for so long? – BBC News

At a press conference in October 1924, Thomas Midgley dramatically produced a container of tetraethyl lead – the additive in question – and washed his hands in it. — Read on http://www.bbc.com/news/business-40593353.amp Thursday of week before Midgley’s press conference, at … Continue reading

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Why US media is silent on Seymour Hersh’s Nord Stream bombing revelations

If the US media now joins the Biden administration’s silence on the Nord Stream bombings, it is because they too have been exposed by Hersh’s revelations. — Read on http://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2023/02/18/vaoq-f18.html how low will USA go?

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Snowy Hydro finally fesses up on delays to Snowy 2.0, and for Kurri Kurri too

Snowy 2.0’s estimated completion has been officially delayed, again, making its completion this decade look increasingly unlikely. — Read on reneweconomy.com.au/snowy-hydro-finally-fesses-up-on-delays-to-snowy-2-0-and-for-kurri-kurri-too/ Will either of these LNP false economy obsessions ever be completed? Imagine how much positive cash flow renewable alternatives … Continue reading

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Will the National and Liberal coalition celebrate its 100 year union?

February is the 100 year anniversary of the Coalition Agreement, a milestone in conservative politics that we should mark. — Read on thenewdaily.com.au/news/2023/02/08/coalition-liberal-national-100-years/ imagine how much fun they could have with one another in a party to celebrate 100th birthday

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QLD coal mine not approved

twitter.com/profterryhughes/status/1623266497035649027 Congrats Tanya knocks back planning for new mine by Clive Palmer.

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Growing Body of Research Suggests Offshore Oil’s Methane Pollution Is Underestimated – DeSmog

Previous efforts to regulate offshore methane emissions stalled, despite role in helicopter crashes. — Read on http://www.desmog.com/2023/02/07/gulf-mexico-offshore-oil-methane-pollution-helicopter-crashes/ “…vented methane gas had been sucked into the engines of helicopters landing on and departing from offshore platforms, causing the engines to fail and the … Continue reading

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COP27 – a focus on action and results – ABC Radio National

Integrity Matters, a report from the COP27 climate conference examines the commitments and actions of non-state entities such as claims from businesses. — Read on http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/scienceshow/cop27-a-focus-on-action-and-results/101899370 Prof Peter Newman, Curtin Uni, mostly UN report, “Integrity Matters”, RECOMMENDED DOWNLOAD, recognising limits … Continue reading

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Coal porkies – Actual $ into Australian economy what a world of difference

australiainstitute.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Coal-fact-sheet-FINAL.pdf

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UN experts demand crackdown on greenwashing of net zero pledges | Cop27 | The Guardian

High level group releases report at Cop27 saying policies should be ‘about cutting emissions, not corners’ — Read on http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/nov/08/un-experts-demand-crackdown-on-greenwashing-of-net-zero-pledges-cop27 If Australia hosts a COP, make it conditional of venue in Beetaloo or Burrup.

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