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Scott Morrison’s climate curse hasn’t gone away
“Brussels is moving ahead with a tax on imports from countries with lower carbon emissions standards than Europe’s.” Covid-19 might have rescued the Coalition from criticisms of its climate policies, but it can’t dodge them forever — Read on insidestory.org.au/scott-morrisons-climate-curse-hasnt-gone-away/
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Leadership on climate needed: CSIRO report |
Research on climate change has plummeted over the last decade,” Australian National University Climate Change Institute director Mark Howden said. — Read on http://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/6861114/csiro-calls-for-leadership-on-climate-change-amid-low-levels-of-public-understanding/
Ireland’s Supreme Court damns climate policies
“There was “no legal basis for a lack of political will” on the issue, said Daly.” 4 August, 2020 – The country’s highest judicial authority, Ireland’s Supreme Court, says the government’s climate policy is not up to the job. — … Continue reading
Australian PM’s department refuses to release Covid-19 commission documents | Australian politics | The Guardian
Freedom of information requests related to the body that’s guiding economic recovery have been refused or heavily redacted — Read on amp.theguardian.com/australia-news/2020/jul/30/australian-pms-department-refuses-to-release-covid-19-commission-documents
Global heating: best and worst case scenarios less likely than thought
Many words, far too polite: Uncertainty over climate outcomes reduced but experts warn urgent reduction in CO2 levels is essential — Read on amp.theguardian.com/environment/2020/jul/22/global-heating-study-narrows-range-of-probable-temperature-rises
Climate change is the greatest threat
While the world was preoccupied with an ever increasing number of coronavirus cases this week, a hugely significant scientific report was allowed to pass under-reported and unremarked. — Read on http://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/6838483/climate-change-is-the-existential-crisis/
World has six months to avert climate crisis, says energy expert
International Energy Agency chief warns of need to prevent post-lockdown surge in emissions — Read on http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/jun/18/world-has-six-months-to-avert-climate-crisis-says-energy-expert
World-leading electric vehicle-to-grid trial in ACT
Canberra will stage one of the largest EV vehicle-to-grid trials in the world. — Read on http://www.energy.gov.au/news-media/news/world-leading-electric-vehicle-grid-trial-act is Federal Government using these vehicles? If not, why not? @AngusTaylorMP #auspol
2021 Dacia Spring: Patent Reveals Quirky Design for the Cheapest EV in Europe – autoevolution
If James May were to present Top Gear instead of The Grand Tour, he would be very excited about the Romanian automaker responsible for the Sandero subcompact hatchback. “Great news! The Dacia Spring is almost here,” he would say, adding … Continue reading
How to get a ‘free’ electric car
Fancy an electric car for free? There’s only one catch: you will need to move to Germany. Tax exemptions for electric cars in parts of Europe are now so generous it is possible to lease a brand-new Renault Zoe — … Continue reading
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