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Green hydrogen an emerging opportunity for regions

Green hydrogen an emerging opportunity for regions

From Cosmos (10/11/23)… Green hydrogen an emerging opportunity for regions Australia’s shift away from fossil mining and energy towards renewables could present regions with new industrial opportunities in the coming decades, the Future Energy conference in Adelaide has heard. With a particular focus on hydrogen…

Invitation  to help BERG celebrate achievements this year

Invitation to help BERG celebrate achievements this year

From the Balcombe Estuary Reserves Group in Mt Martha, an invitation…   Please join us for a celebration of all the good things that you have helped BERG achieve this year It’s a great opportunity to meet other BERGers for some food and fun. WHEN:…

While the world burns Govts continue planning fossil fuel use

While the world burns Govts continue planning fossil fuel use

From Cosmos (9/11/23)… While the world burns Govts continue planning fossil fuel use Governments around the world are planning more than twice the fossil fuel production in 2030 than what we would be needed to keep warming under 1.5 degrees. This is according to a…

“The market’s decided” say climate, energy leaders

“The market’s decided” say climate, energy leaders

From Cosmos (9/11/23)… “The market’s decided” say climate, energy leaders Climate and energy ministers have acknowledged the need to obtain social licence when implementing new electricity generation infrastructure, but say the market has already charted its future. And that’s renewable, says Australia’s climate change and…

Opportunities to provide feedback to Shire about environmental issues

Opportunities to provide feedback to Shire about environmental issues

From Shire’s Peninsula Buzz,  November 2023… Opportunities to provide feedback to Shire about environmental issues Transforming Cook Street Reserve, Flinders Closes 30 November Let us know if you support our new Master Plan for Cook Street Reserve. Economic Development and Tourism Strategy Closes 1 December…

Unwrapping plastic use in Australian supermarkets

Unwrapping plastic use in Australian supermarkets

From The New Daily (9/11/23)… Unwrapping plastic use in Australian supermarkets Australians supermarkets are not doing enough to reduce their reliance on harmful plastics, according to a landmark, independent audit. The Australian Marine Conservation Society (AMCS) and Boomerang Alliance have conducted the first independent audit…

DEECA November Newsletter for Environmental Volunteers and Landcarers

DEECA November Newsletter for Environmental Volunteers and Landcarers

From the DEECA November Newsletter for Environmental Volunteers and Landcarers… DEECA NEWSLETTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL VOLUNTEERS AND LANDCARERS In this edition: International Volunteer Managers Day – 5 November Training Resources Events Opportunities   Read the Newsletter Back to News page

Stop the Great Wall of Frankston: The battle continues – Rally today Nov 6th November

Stop the Great Wall of Frankston: The battle continues – Rally today Nov 6th November

From the Frankston Beach Association…   Stop the Great Wall of Frankston: The battle continues – Rally today Monday 6th November Dear Members and friends The fight to save our coastal amenity from high rise buildings along Kananook Creek is not yet over despite the Minister…

Is nuclear the answer to Australia’s climate crisis?

Is nuclear the answer to Australia’s climate crisis?

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…

Australia’s fashion waste is a growing problem, but these scientists say they have an answer

Australia’s fashion waste is a growing problem, but these scientists say they have an answer

From ABC News (3/11/23)…   Australia’s fashion waste is a growing problem, but these scientists say they have an answer It looks and feels like children’s playdough, but this colourful clay being made in a lab at Deakin University in Geelong, is actually old clothing. For…