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NSW mine could face multi-million dollar fine for allegedly breaching water law
The NSW independent water regulator has charged Whitehaven Coal over alleged breaches of the Water Management Act at its Maules Creek coalmine
A mine operator in north-west New South Wales could be facing a multi-million dollar fine after allegedly taking water without a licence over three years.
The state’s independent water regulator on Thursday said it commenced prosecution in the Land and Environment Court against Whitehaven Coal over two alleged breaches of the Water Management Act at its Maules Creek coalmine.
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German renewables surge to 55.8% of net generation for first half 2020
Renewables in Germany surge past 55 per cent market share for first half of 2020, including a new monthly record set in February of 61.8 per cent.
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Solar households may soon be charged network fee for exports to grid
Australian Energy Regulator revives talk of plans to charge households a network fee for exporting excess rooftop solar back into the grid.
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Australia’s major energy players are split over pace of renewables transition
Reaction to zero emissions target and 5-minute settlements indicates a growing split among big energy companies over the pace of the renewables transition in Australia.
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New rules would hit wind and solar farms hard, but issue could be solved in 5 minutes
Dispatch problems identified by regulator are really short term issues, or ones that can be better managed via market arrangements rather than regulation.
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Canberra unprepared for climate upheavals that will rock the nation
Covid-19 should teach us the value of being fully prepared for catastrophic risks. But on climate, the Australian Government is walking blindfolded off a cliff.
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Rooftop solar market rebounds in June to post second best month on record
Rooftop solar installs rebound with the second strongest month on record, and with NSW posting the highest number for any state in a single month.
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One Stop Warehouse becomes first platinum partner to join FIMER’s new channel partner program
From July 2020, One Stop Warehouse in Australia will become the first partner to join FIMER’s channel partner program.
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Merryn York named acting chair of AEMC, women now lead all main energy bodies
Former Powerlink CEO Merryn York named as acting chair of Australian Energy Market Commission, meaning all four of country's main regulatory bodies now led by women.
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Greens call for aluminium smelter to be upgraded to serve as “reverse battery”
Victorian Greens call for upgrades to Portland smelter to run as a "reverse battery" as part of a 'green new deal' for the Covid-19 hit state.
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Expressions of interest for membership of the Threatened Species Scientific Committee
Australia opens for plantation forest carbon projects in five regional hubs
Land-clearing in NSW rises 60% since laws were relaxed
New South Wales government data shows 73% of clearing was unexplained, with sharp rises in the state’s north-west and central west
Land-clearing in New South Wales has risen by more than 60% since the state relaxed its native vegetation laws, new government data shows.
The report shows 60,800 hectares of woody vegetation was cleared in 2018, up from 58,000 hectares the previous year.
Continue reading...Transport slump during lockdown reduced Australia's carbon pollution by 7% in April, but experts warn of rebound
Exclusive: An audit shows the drop in carbon pollution was due to a decline in sales of fuel for light vehicles and domestic aviation
Greenhouse gas emissions from Australian cars slumped by more than a third and emissions from aircraft dropped by three-quarters as the country went into partial lockdown in April, cutting national carbon pollution by about 7% for the month, an audit has found.
It confirmed that the recession will lead to a notable fall in national emissions this year. But experts believe the drop is likely to be limited and could be short-term given much of the economy – including big industry and manufacturing – has largely continued to operate through the coronavirus pandemic and road transport has begun to increase.
Continue reading...AEMO hails “major step forward” as it registers biggest solar farm in West Murray
AEMO says registration of biggest solar farm in West Murray region a major step forward for local grid.
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CP Daily: Wednesday July 1, 2020
ODS projects containing California-based materials would qualify for DEBs offsets, document shows
Hundreds of elephants found dead in Botswana
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