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From The Conversation… (3/11/23) Is nuclear the answer to Australia’s climate crisis? In Australia’s race to net zero emissions, nuclear power has surged back into the news. Opposition leader Peter Dutton argues nuclear is “the only feasible and proven technology” for cutting emissions. Energy Minister…
From The Conversation (23/10/23), an article about how the Federal Government’s Nature Positive Plan may help resolve conflicts between renewable energy and the natural environment… How to beat ‘rollout rage’: the environment-versus-climate battle dividing regional Australia In August, Victoria’s Planning Minister Sonya Kilkenny made a…
From Cosmos (18/10/23)… Where do the environmental costs of electric vehicles come in One repeated rumour about electric vehicles (EVs) is that, if you’re not running them on renewable electricity, they’re worse for the environment than petrol and diesel cars – the argument is…
From Cosmos (6/9/23), a report concerning the possible dangers lithium-ion batteries. This isn’t directly related to our environmental focus, but since achieving net zero probably depends on widespread use of these batteries, it’s something we should know about… ACCC heats up the conversation on…
From Cosmos (29/9/230), good news about plans for a big new hydrogen plant… (Although I know I’m being picky, I think the expression is “tenterhooks”, not “tender-hooks”.) Waiting on tender-hooks for the next big hydrogen move The South Australian state government is on the…
From ABC News, how the success of rooftop solar is creating more problems with electricity supply… Rooftop solar ‘cannibalising’ power prices as Australian generators pay to stay online Daytime power prices are plunging into negative territory – meaning generators have to pay to produce…
From Cosmos (18/9/2023), news about the microgrids popping up around the country… Make mine micro As Australia grapples with the energy transition, one small solution is popping up all over the country – microgrids. Microgrids are like energy islands, small-scale renewable power systems that don’t…
From the New Daily (Sept 3, 2013)… Australia at risk of falling behind the world in hydrogen-powered transport. It is hoped that electric vehicles (EVs) will fill Australian roads in the near future, but the national science agency says hydrogen-powered transport is also needed to…
From the New Daily (August 25, 2023)… Shift to EVs gets into gear with push for fuel-efficiency ratings Proposed laws that would encourage automakers to bring more electric vehicles to Australia have received “overwhelming support” from almost 1200 individuals and organisations. The response was…
From The Conversation, August 21, 2023… 5 tips for getting off gas at home – for a cleaner, cheaper, healthier all-electric future Burning gas in our homes to cook food or heat air and water has become a contentious issue. Gas is an expensive, polluting fossil…