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Fukushima disaster: Japanese power company chiefs cleared of negligence
Three executives at Tepco acquitted, marking the end of the only criminal action over the disaster
Three former executives at the company that runs the ruined Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant have been acquitted of failing to prevent the March 2011 nuclear meltdown, in the only criminal action resulting from the disaster.
Tsunehisa Katsumata, a former chairman of Tokyo Electric Power (Tepco) and former vice presidents Sakae Muto and Ichiro Takekuro, had apologised for the triple meltdown at the plant, but said they could not have foreseen the massive tsunami that triggered the disaster.
Continue reading...America’s largest solar and battery project approved in Los Angeles
The Los Angeles Department of Water & Power voted unanimously to allow construction on the United States’ largest solar and battery energy storage system.
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Here’s one way to smash renewable myths, and kick-start good policy
OpenCEM – the free to use, open-source, capacity expansion model of the NEM - will help smash renewable energy myths and help design transition scenarios.
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Farmers attacked on danger chemicals – archive, 19 September 1979
19 September 1979: A Royal Commission report warns of the ‘unnecessarily extravagant use of pesticides’
Farmers and Whitehall officials are too complacent over the effects of pesticides, according to a report published yesterday by the Royal Commission on Environmental Pollution.
The unnecessarily extravagant use of pesticides, is deliberately encouraged, says the report. Many farmers considered themselves to occupy a privileged position, assuming that what was good for agriculture was automatically good for the environment.
Continue reading...Australia could produce 200% of energy needs from renewables by 2050, researchers say
New report shows roadmap for Australia to be global green energy export leader
Australia could run entirely on renewable electricity and produce double what it needs to create a massive green export industry by 2050, leading experts say.
A report from scientists working under the Australian-German Energy Transition Hub has examined the economic opportunities of decarbonisation over the coming decades.
Continue reading...RenewEconomy and The Driven back Not Business As Usual and climate strike
We'll be taking a long lunch on Friday – not in some weird throw-back to the 80s, but to support the global student-led fight against political inaction on change.
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Tap water contaminants linked with 100,000 cancer cases, US study finds
Most of the risk is from naturally occurring arsenic, the byproducts of chemicals used to disinfect water and contaminants
Contaminated tap water causes 100,000 cancer cases in the US over a lifetime, according to a new study from scientists with the Environmental Working Group.
Most of the cancer risk is from naturally occurring arsenic, the byproducts of chemicals used to disinfect water and radioactive contaminants, according to the analysis, which was published in the peer-reviewed journal Heylion.
Continue reading...NT backs massive solar push to reach zero emissions target
Northern Territory backs massive investment in solar as part of goal to reach net zero emissions and create renewable export industry.
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Australia’s Northern Territory sets net zero carbon target, expects offset industry boost
GE to supply world’s biggest battery for South Australia Solar River project
GE Renewable Energy named as supplier of big battery for the 200MW Solar River Project in South Australia.
The post GE to supply world’s biggest battery for South Australia Solar River project appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Tiny penguin released back into wild after swimming from New Zealand to Australia
Fiordland penguin found 170km west of Melbourne recuperates for eight weeks after 2,500km swim
A New Zealand penguin that washed up on a beach in Victoria has been released back to the wild to complete a 2,500km swim home.
The emaciated Fiordland penguin was found struggling against rocks in the shallows at Kennett River, 170km west of Melbourne, on 10 July.
Continue reading...Eric Abetz compares The Conversation to Nazis over stance on climate change denial
Tasmanian senator says Hitler would be ‘so proud’ after academic website announces it will not tolerate climate change denial
The Liberal senator Eric Abetz has compared the Conversation website to Hitler, Stalin and Mao, after it announced a zero-tolerance approach to climate change deniers.
The academic news and analysis website has said it will remove comments and lock accounts that put forward those views, outraging the Tasmanian senator.
Continue reading...ANU to explore renewable energy exports for Australia, with Taylor’s backing
An ANU research intitiative seeks to redefine Australia's approach to trade in the Asia-Pacific region, including a focus on renewable energy exports.
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Big claims and corporate spin about small nuclear reactor costs
The nuclear inquiry has seen some bold claims and corporate spin about future costs of small modular reactors. But they're undermined by the authors of the reports they cite.
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Climate change: Rugby World Cup highlights injustice
How a climate strike can change minds (most importantly your own)
If you’re wondering what you, as an individual, can do to support action against climate change, joining a strike is a very good start. Here's why.
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Kia e-Niro supply shortages could e-Soul released first in Australia
Kia e-Niro arrival in Australia may be delayed due to overseas demand and be replaced by the all-electric Soul.
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Powershop expands half-price electric car charging offer as demand increases
Rising interest in electric vehicles leads Australian energy retail provider Powershop to expand its cut rate EV charging offer into New South Wales and Victoria.
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CP Daily: Wednesday September 18, 2019
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