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‘Reckless’: G20 states subsidised fossil fuels by $3tn since 2015, says report
Support for coal, oil and gas remains high despite pledges to tackle climate crisis
The G20 countries have provided more than $3.3tn (£2.4tn) in subsidies for fossil fuels since the Paris climate agreement was sealed in 2015, a report shows, despite many committing to tackle the crisis.
This backing for coal, oil and gas is “reckless” in the face of the escalating climate emergency, according to the report’s authors, and urgent action is needed to phase out the support. The $3.3tn could have built solar plants equivalent to three times the US electricity grid, the report says.
Continue reading...Flow Power starts production at its first two solar farms in South Australia
Retailer Flow Power has begun construction at two small solar farms in South Australia, the first it owns and operates directly.
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Australian wind output record smashed after big boost from South Australia
Record wind output on Australia's main grid on Tuesday afternoon, with a big boost from South Australia.
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Copperstring 2.0 promises $60 billion in new investment – and that’s just in energy
CEO of Copperstring 2.0 in north Queensland says largest geographic expansion of the NEM has been projected to unlock $60bn in new energy investment, alone.
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Wave power: oceans from the shoreline – in pictures
This summer’s group photography exhibition at Bildhalle, Zurich, explores the theme of oceans, taken from the perspective of viewers standing on the shore
- Ocean runs at Bildhalle, Zurich, 15 July to 25 September
Joanna Lumley and Jason Momoa join prominent group backing Great Barrier Reef ‘in danger’ listing
Exclusive: Stars, activists, conservationists and Prince Albert of Monaco unite in support of Unesco’s recommendation to world heritage committee
An international line-up of actors, conservationists and scientists, including Joanna Lumley and Hollywood star Jason Momoa, has backed calls for the Great Barrier Reef to be placed on a list of world heritage sites in danger.
“The scientific evidence is beyond doubt: the Great Barrier Reef is in danger and it is time to act,” the group said in a global statement released to Guardian Australia.
Continue reading...World-leading certification guarantees ‘renewable’ hydrogen in Queensland
The Palaszczuk Government has taken another important step towards establishing Queensland’s credentials as a leading generator of renewable energy jobs.
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Tomago to host one of Australia’s first lithium ion battery factories
Energy Renaissance secures federal government funding for pilot lithium ion battery factory in Tomago.
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Emissions will hit record high by 2023 if green recovery fails, says IEA
Worldwide energy body warns more must be done to help developing countries give up fossil fuels
Global greenhouse gas emissions are likely to rise to record levels in the next two years, as governments fail to “build back better” from the Covid-19 pandemic.
Emissions will rise again this year and next year, after a fall last year, and 2023 is now on track to see the highest levels of carbon dioxide output in human history, equalling or surpassing the record set in 2018, according to forecasts released by the International Energy Agency on Tuesday.
Continue reading...Queensland grid needs to double in size for zero emissions, CleanCo says
CleanCo CEO says time to seize the huge decarbonisation opportunities available through solar - "the lowest cost energy" ever seen.
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Queensland to produce 10-year plan for renewables to bring back industry
Cheap renewables and a focus on renewable hydrogen production could revitalise Australia's manufacturing industries, Queensland minister says.
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CP Daily: Monday July 19, 2021
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Senior Counsel, Low Carbon Trading, BP – London
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Program Manager, Natural Climate Solutions, Verra – Washington DC/Remote
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Senior Sourcing Specialist Australia, South Pole – Sydney
Global investors pump hundreds of billions into renewables in shift from fossil fuels
A record $US501 billion ($A683 billion) was invested in the clean energy sector in the last financial year.
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