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Australia’s export credit agency gave 80 times more to fossil fuel projects than renewables
Study finds between $1.57bn and $1.69bn in financing went to coal, oil and gas projects from 2009 to 2020
Australia’s export credit agency provided more than $1.5bn in finance to fossil fuel projects between 2009 and 2020, about 80 times the amount it spent on renewables, according to a new report.
The research, by Jubilee Australia, examined transactions by Export Finance Australia (EFA) – previously known as the Export Finance and Insurance Corporation – finding it had provided between $1.57bn and $1.69bn in financing to coal, oil and gas projects, including refinancing.
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Climate crisis causing male dragonflies to lose wing ‘bling’, study finds
Black patterns used to attract mates can cause the insects to overheat in hotter climates
Male dragonflies are losing the “bling” wing decorations that they use to entice the females as climates get hotter, according to new research.
The results have led to the scientists calling for more work on whether this disparate evolution might lead to females no longer recognising males of their own species in the long run.
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European Midday Market Briefing
EU to align aviation and maritime fuel taxation rules with carbon market reform -draft
Man bitten by shark on NSW mid-north coast
NSW Ambulance praises bystanders who delivered ‘crucial initial first aid’ to surfer
A man has sustained a serious injury after a shark took a “significant bite” out of his arm while he was surfing on the NSW mid-north coast.
The man, believed to be aged in his 20s, was surfing at Crescent Head Beach on Monday 4.30pm when he was attacked.
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National plan to allow battery cages until 2036 favours cheap eggs over animal welfare
Small majority believe there is still time to avert climate disaster – survey
Survey in 16 countries finds just over half of consumers believe their own behaviour can help
A small majority of people believe there is still time to make a difference and slow global heating, a survey of consumer attitudes in 16 countries reveals.
People aged 55 and over believe most strongly that their behaviour can make a positive difference to the environment. People in Brazil, Spain, Canada, Italy, China and Thailand are the most optimistic that if we act now there is still time to save the planet, the survey by Mintel found.
Continue reading...Electric motorcycles, solar sharing, energy smarts: ATC announces 2021 finalists
Australian Technologies Competition 2021 announces 41 companies selected as semi-finalists in this year’s contest, including Australia’s first dedicated electric motorcycle business.
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Covid-19 has cleared Australia’s path to zero emissions: Now is the time to act
It took a pandemic, but decarbonisation is firmly on the discussion table at last. What we need now is investment in innovation, favourable policy settings and bold action.
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Miners versus farmers: Nationals split over Barnaby’s climate and coal strategy
With Joyce and Canavan steering Nationals federally away from farmers and towards fossil fuels, parts of the party are already looking for the exit.
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Green dreams: Managing the transition from rust to renewables
Port Augusta and Whyalla are in the middle of a renewable energy construction boom. But what does it mean for locals? Some workers are starting to lose faith.
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Amy’s Balancing Act: How to explain the clean energy revolution to children
A new children's story, Amy's (AEMO's) Balancing Act - uses a sunbaking goanna, an albatrosss, and a sugar glider to explain switch to renewables.
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Lumea plans huge “first of its kind” big battery in Melbourne
Lumea proposes a "first of its kind" funding proposition without government support for what could be the biggest battery in Australia.
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Pumped hydro boost follows “battery blitz” as state responds to Callide coal explosion
Queensland to invest in pumped hydro storage upgrade as it continue to look to energy storage in response to the Callide coal generator explosion.
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US urges Australia to adopt ‘more ambitious climate goals’ as pressure mounts on Morrison to act
Top US diplomat in Canberra says US and Australia have a shared obligation to protect the planet
The top US diplomat in Australia has declared both countries need to set “more ambitious climate goals” and tackle the climate crisis “head on”, as international pressure mounts on the Morrison government to act.
Mike Goldman, who is chargé d’affaires at the United States embassy in Canberra, emphasised that the US and Australia had a shared obligation to protect the planet.
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