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We cannot adapt our way out of climate crisis, warns leading scientist
Katharine Hayhoe says the world is heading for dangers people have not seen in 10,000 years of civilisation
The world cannot adapt its way out of the climate crisis, and counting on adaptation to limit damage is no substitute for urgently cutting greenhouse gases, a leading climate scientist has warned.
Katharine Hayhoe, chief scientist for the Nature Conservancy in the US and professor at Texas Tech University, said the world was heading for dangers unseen in the 10,000 years of human civilisation, and efforts to make the world more resilient were needed but by themselves could not soften the impact enough.
Continue reading...‘It’s neocolonialism’: campaign to ban UK imports of hunting trophies condemned
African delegation says proposed new law ignores local voices and could harm rather than save wildlife
Britain’s international environment minister, Zac Goldsmith, and celebrity anti-trophy campaigners like Ricky Gervais have been accused of neocolonialism by African community leaders, who warn they are ignoring the voices of people who live alongside elephants, lions and other wildlife.
The UK government is expected to bring forward a ban on the import of hunting trophies during this parliament, arguing that the new law will strengthen the conservation of endangered species.
Continue reading...“Sorry, we can’t help today:” Energy retailers turn away customers in face of crazy prices
Amber and Diamond Energy join small energy retailers putting a hold on new customers - unless they have solar or a battery - because of crazy wholesale prices.
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Who are the major climate and energy players in the new ministries?
The new Labor front-bench are a lot different from their Coalition predecessors. For a start, one of them drives a Tesla. Here's a profile of the key players.
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Australia’s electricity markets are on crack: It’s time to do something
It's blindingly obvious that gas, coal and electricity prices bear no resemblance whatsoever to the long term cost of production.
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Great Solar Business Podcast: How crap solar panel quotations will lose you sales
Nigel Morris pulls apart a solar panel quotation experience that went from bad to worse to stupid.
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World's biggest plant discovered off Australian coast
Wind and solar set new combined output record in Australia’s main grid
Output from wind and large scale solar farms hit a new record on Tuesday afternoon, bringing temporary relief to soaring wholesale prices.
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With diesel $2 a litre and a new leader, the Nationals could pivot on climate to focus on energy independence
Chris Bowen plays down chances of deals on climate with Teals and Greens
New climate and energy minister Chris Bowen plays down expectations that Labor will ramp up emissions targets as urged by newly expanded cross bench.
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Construction begins on new Victoria solar farm as Esco finds a buyer
Construction of a new solar farm in Victoria has begun after developer Esco Pacific finds a buyer for the asset.
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Caring for Country means tackling the climate crisis with Indigenous leadership: 3 things the new government must do
CP Daily: Tuesday May 31, 2022
Origin warns of coal supply shortages, high prices to continue
Origin warns of high coal costs and supply shortfalls that will likely limit the output of the country's biggest coal generator, as Australia's fossil fuel catastrophe escalates.
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‘Better to be early than late’: Redman says networks can keep pace, but may have to pay more
Transgrid CEO Brett Redman says network upgrades can keep pace with energy transition, backs more generous compensation to landholders.
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Aviation Sustainability Advisor, Vertis – Brussels/Madrid
Ten ways for states to fast-forward consumer investment in net zero
Consumer have spent $25 billion on solar, batteries, EVs and efficiency, and will spend much more. We should learn how to make the most out of them.
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Colour it green: Time to reset Australia’s national hydrogen strategy
With the folly of the gas-led recovery now behind us, it’s time for all Australian governments to draw a line under the blue hydrogen charade.
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