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The legacy of Andrei Sakharov and the state of Russian science today

Thirty years since the collapse of the Soviet Union, — Read on http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/scienceshow/the-legacy-of-andrei-sakharov-and-the-state-of-russian-science/13384068 Thirty years since collapse of Soviet Union, quoting Andrew Sakharov in protection of human rights, and current Russian scientists, they need to feel personal freedom, essential to … Continue reading

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Military leaders, security chiefs demand action on climate threat

The problem is we don’t have an action plan, so we are wandering around in circles trying to figure out what to do.” Admiral Barrie said he believed United Nations climate talks in Glasgow in November will be the last … Continue reading

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As battery costs tumble, Coalition puts Australia on most expensive energy path

The gas price is likely to be higher, and the sort of gas projects proposed by the likes of energy minister Angus Taylor at Kurri Kurri assume a capacity factor of just 2 per cent. Which means they will be … Continue reading

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A Dossier of Lies and Falsehoods • Crikey

This Crikey investigation labels the prime minister something no leader would want to be called. We don’t really want to do it. But the time has come. — Read on http://www.crikey.com.au/dossier-of-lies-and-falsehoods/ “Without truth, no democracy can stand. This is because … Continue reading

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ACF wins court case on Adani’s water scheme

ACF wins court case on Adani’s water scheme – Australian Conservation Foundation — Read on http://www.acf.org.au/acf-wins-court-case-on-adani-water-scheme a result of huge significance, to be congratulated

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Coalition’s energy policy rooted in communist-style state control

Australia’s calamitous energy and climate policy is going from bad to worse with the government decision to build a $600m gas-fired power plant that will deter private investment. — Read on http://www.afr.com/policy/economy/energy-the-coalition-prefers-communist-style-state-control-to-markets-20210519-p57t4n will government “promise” to bid high prices, from … Continue reading

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Automotive industry welcomes cleaner petrol, paves the way for fuel miser cars

Fuel-miser motorists will soon get broader access to the latest petrol engine technology – as world-class premium unleaded is set to become the new normal – after the Federal Government pledged a $2 … — Read on http://www.caradvice.com.au/953496/automotive-industry-welcomes-cleaner-petrol-paves-the-way-for-fuel-miser-cars/ What will … Continue reading

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Oil companies don’t deserve reparations for fossil fuel bans. They’ll still want them

Energy conglomerates have recourse to special courts and legal regimes that they helped design – and they won’t go down without a fight — Read on http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2021/apr/19/oil-companies-dont-deserve-reparations-for-fossil-fuel-bans-theyll-still-want-them we did already know they were bad but…!

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Japan’s SMFG to halt all new financing of coal-fired power plants | Reuters

While SMFG had not previously ruled out funding projects considered to be more environmentally friendly, such as so-called ultra-supercritical (USC) power plants that burn coal more efficiently than older designs, it removed the exception from its updated lending policy. — … Continue reading

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ALAN AUSTIN: Job participation rate highlights burden on seniors and students

Australia’s high job participation is not the cause for celebration the Morrison Government and the mainstream media want voters to believe it is, reports Alan Austin. — Read on independentaustralia.net/ Oh what wicked webs they weave, when they try so hard to … Continue reading

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