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Drought in Australia seen from above – in pictures

The Guardian - Mon, 2018-08-13 16:00

The state of New South Wales is 100% in drought. Farmers are struggling with failing crops, low water supply and diminishing livestock feed. From ground level, the earth looks a brown dustbowl, but from the air it is transformed into an artwork of colour and texture. Photographer David Gray has captured the scenes using a drone

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Solar replaces coal in north Queensland, as Collinsville switches on

RenewEconomy - Mon, 2018-08-13 15:06
Ratch Australia's 42.5MW solar project powers up, at its location next to the decommissioned Collinsville coal plant.
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CoAG takes major step forward on renewables, despite NEG standoff

RenewEconomy - Mon, 2018-08-13 14:52
Amid stand-off over the NEG, state and federal ministers took a major step forward on renewables integration by deciding to take action on AEMO's 20-year blueprint, and got enthusiastic about Alan Finkel's big ideas for renewable hydrogen.
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New reports slam NEG as “renewables killer” designed for “short-term” politics

RenewEconomy - Mon, 2018-08-13 14:39
Two new reports confirm NEG would kill off renewable energy in Australia after 2021, put Australia at "back of pack" on climate.
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Know your NEM: Please sir, can I have some more?

RenewEconomy - Mon, 2018-08-13 14:27
A NEG is worth having only if the ambition can be (easily) lifted, otherwise it's worse than useless, locking in a do-nothing policy for a decade.
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Tesla brings Model 3 to Australia and NZ, as production ramps ups

RenewEconomy - Mon, 2018-08-13 14:18
Tesla to unveil Model 3 electric vehicles for first time in Australia next week, as analysts report production nears end of August target of 6,000/week.
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ACCC urges Nationals to kill rooftop solar rebates as part of “package”

RenewEconomy - Mon, 2018-08-13 14:06
Sims urges Coalition MPs to abolish rooftop solar subsidies as part of a package including the underwriting of "firm capacity" and price controls.
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AI identifies heat-resistant coral reefs in Indonesia

The Guardian - Mon, 2018-08-13 14:00

Coral Triangle could be key to conserving the world’s reefs as Indonesia corals survive worst coral bleaching event in history.

A recent scientific survey off the coast of Sulawesi Island in Indonesia suggests that some shallow water corals may be less vulnerable to global warming than previously thought.

Between 2014 and 2017, the world’s reefs endured the worst coral bleaching event in history, as the cyclical El Niño climate event combined with anthropogenic warming to cause unprecedented increases in water temperature.

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Energy Insiders Podcast: The good news from CoAG

RenewEconomy - Mon, 2018-08-13 13:47
Despite NEG imbroglio, CoAG did some good work on integration of renewables and looking to green hydrogen future. Plus: Interview with NAB’s energy market guru, Andrew Smith.
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Frydenberg reverts back to blackouts, gets schooled on Twitter

RenewEconomy - Mon, 2018-08-13 13:37
Federal energy minister says Victoria's lights will go out if Labor states don't support NEG. Victoria energy minister says: poppycock.
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Small Pelagic Fishery - Agency application 2018

Department of the Environment - Mon, 2018-08-13 13:29
The public consultation period for assessment for ongoing export accreditation will be open from 15 August until 12 September 2018.
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Small Pelagic Fishery - Agency application 2018

Department of the Environment - Mon, 2018-08-13 13:29
The public consultation period for assessment for ongoing export accreditation will be open from 15 August until 12 September 2018.
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NSW Sea Urchin and Turban Shell Restricted Fishery - Agency application 2018

Department of the Environment - Mon, 2018-08-13 13:26
The public consultation period for assessment for ongoing export accreditation will be open from 15 August until 12 September 2018.
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NSW Sea Urchin and Turban Shell Restricted Fishery - Agency application 2018

Department of the Environment - Mon, 2018-08-13 13:26
The public consultation period for assessment for ongoing export accreditation will be open from 15 August until 12 September 2018.
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Secretary's letter to the Auditor General about the GBRF Partnership

Department of the Environment - Mon, 2018-08-13 13:15
The Secretary has written to the Auditor General requesting that he consider undertaking an audit of the Australian Government's Great Barrier Reef Foundation Partnership as a matter of priority.
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Consumers are angry about energy policy that doesn’t add up

RenewEconomy - Mon, 2018-08-13 12:31
Remember the Babel fish from the Hitch-hiker's Guide to the Galaxy? Advocates are using them to justify the NEG.
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Barking: Coalition back-benchers promised a world of coal

RenewEconomy - Mon, 2018-08-13 12:20
Coalition MPs told they may get their new coal fired generator. Seriously.
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California power emissions, fuel consumption keeping pace with 2017

Carbon Pulse - Mon, 2018-08-13 11:59
Power sector emissions and fuel consumption in California moved in opposite directions during recent months, roughly in sync with 2017 levels and potentially cancelling out the overall impact on the state’s cap-and-trade emissions.
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Egypt 200 MW solar tender boasts sub-$0.03 bids

RenewEconomy - Mon, 2018-08-13 11:33
The Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company current review for the 200 MW Kom Ombo solar PV project has caused an immediate publicity campaign from the two companies involved.
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Trainee rangers head out 'on country' and it's cake time at the Ekka

ABC Environment - Mon, 2018-08-13 11:30
Trainee indigenous rangers head out on country; Morwell's Repair Cafe is open for business; rediscover the joy of receiving a hand-made card; and it's cake time at the Ekka.
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