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Bad faith: Morrison blaming Global South for climate change is beyond belief

Wed, 2021-08-11 07:14

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Australian Energy Minister Angus Taylor in Canberra. AAP Image/Lukas CochScott Morrison and Angus Taylor are blaming the developing world for the world's climate problem. That approach is both ignorant and cruel.

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NSW eyes treated wastewater as key source for green hydrogen

Tue, 2021-08-10 17:19

NSW government looking to use wastewater from treatment plants as key element of green hydrogen facilities in drought-affected regions.

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“It really is a race:” NSW must get cracking on green hydrogen, experts warn

Tue, 2021-08-10 15:50

Matt Kean says most hydrogen produced in NSW is grey, not green, and it's time to push "harder and faster".

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Morrison blames China, refuses to boost climate action after bleak IPCC report

Tue, 2021-08-10 15:46

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Australian Energy Minister Angus Taylor in Canberra. AAP Image/Lukas CochMorrison and Taylor try to shift the blame for climate change onto poorer countries after world's scientists warn of devastating future.

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Young Liberals sell lump of Adani coal for $2,600 in party fundraiser

Tue, 2021-08-10 15:43

coal21 minerals council coal lobby briquettes mine PR campaignYoung Liberals sell lump of Adani coal for $2,600 to boost coffers, as scientists prepared to warn world of the impacts of burning fossil fuels.

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Younger people are bearing the brunt of CoVID and climate change

Tue, 2021-08-10 14:51

We owe it to young people to build a better post-CoVID world. Most importantly, we need to take climate change seriously and get to net zero emissions.

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First wind farm in Saudi Arabia and largest in Middle East begins production

Tue, 2021-08-10 14:40

The first wind farm in Saudi Arabia and the largest in the Middle East begins production.

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Syncline unveils 2,400MWh big battery storage project near Melbourne

Tue, 2021-08-10 11:53

Syncline Energy has upped the ante over what might be the biggest battery project in Victoria, or even in Australia.

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Australia’s fossil problem is deep: IPCC shows the danger it presents

Tue, 2021-08-10 10:45

The new IPCC report shows the physical dangers of failing to resolve Australia's deep and widespread lack of climate urgency.

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This is the most sobering report card yet on climate change and Earth’s future. What you need to know

Mon, 2021-08-09 18:14

Climate change is now affecting every continent, region and ocean on Earth, and every facet of the weather. Here are the key takeaway's from the latest IPCC climate report.

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Rising seas and melting glaciers: these changes are now irreversible, but we have to act to slow them down

Mon, 2021-08-09 18:12

file-20210808-13508-jzybe6 the conversation - optimisedThe underlying message remains the same. The longer we wait, the more devastating the consequences.

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“Unequivocal:” The nine most important climate messages from IPCC report

Mon, 2021-08-09 18:00

drought sheep ipcc report agriculture climate change - optimisedThe IPCC's new assessment report is a detailed and comprehensive statement of climate science. Here are nine key takeaways.

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“Clear and loud alarm bell”: IPCC puts pressure on leaders to act on climate

Mon, 2021-08-09 18:00

bushfire nsw queensland firefighter climate change - optimised"If this report makes you feel angry, sad and afraid, that is because it is angering, saddening and frightening."

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Scientists issue desperate climate warning: Australia already at 1.4°C

Mon, 2021-08-09 18:00

climate change protest signage ipcc report science - mazengarb - optimisedIPCC says average temperatures in Australia have already risen 1.4°C, warns that each fraction of a degree of warming will take its toll.

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The PRRO is unpopular because there is no clear evidence it is needed

Mon, 2021-08-09 14:14

Canva - Loy Yang brown coal power station - optimised 2 Australian Energy Council lobbyThe ESB's proposals risk compensating assets that either aren’t needed, or don’t show up when you need them most.

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Back of the pack: Australia trails world on energy transition and emissions

Mon, 2021-08-09 13:58

Australia will get no medals for its performance on energy and emissions, with a new report showing it ranks among the worst performing countries on 10 key indicators.

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Muddle headed wombats: Breaking down ESB’s capacity market obsession

Mon, 2021-08-09 13:57

The worst outcome of a capacity market is to keep coal generation going without inducing new capacity.

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Monday’s IPCC report is a really big deal for climate change

Mon, 2021-08-09 13:20

The new IPCC report report will provide the most comprehensive understanding of the climate system and climate change, now and into the future.

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AGL picks Wärtsilä to build its first 250MW big battery at ageing gas plant

Mon, 2021-08-09 06:33

AGL chooses Wärtsilä to build 250MW big battery in South Australia which could also be largest in world to deliver "grid forming" capabilities.

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Wind and solar to get taste of freedom as new syncons join the grid

Sun, 2021-08-08 16:03

Limits on output of wind and solar to be relaxed as the first of a fleet of spinning machines called synchronous condensers join the grid.

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