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Internal audit reveals ongoing integrity concerns with the Clean Energy Regulator

Carbon Pulse - Mon, 2024-09-16 17:19
An audit of the Clean Energy Regulator (CER) has found weak governance practices regarding internal conflicts of interest (COI) within the organisation, according to documents published Monday, issues that critics continue to say are indicative of much broader problems with Australia's carbon market. 
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Did you know climate change made the entire Earth wobble for nine days! What? | First Dog on the Moon

The Guardian - Mon, 2024-09-16 16:34

Is there anything climate change cannot do?!

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National parks and other protected areas often fail to conserve Earth’s forests, research finds

The Conversation - Mon, 2024-09-16 15:15
We must make protected areas more effective, to conserve what’s left of Earth’s plants and animals. Timothy Neal, Senior lecturer in Economics / Institute for Climate Risk and Response, UNSW Sydney Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.
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China thermal power increases in August, though slower than renewables growth

Carbon Pulse - Mon, 2024-09-16 14:37
China saw its domestic thermal power generation expand last month from a year earlier with increased coal output, but hydro and solar power production continued to post stronger annual growth.
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High-speed rail plans may finally end Australia’s 40-year wait to get on board

The Conversation - Mon, 2024-09-16 06:34
The High Speed Rail Authority has publicly outlined plans that allow for some optimism that Australia could have these trains in the late 2030s. Philip Laird, Honorary Principal Fellow, University of Wollongong Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.
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More rooftop solar in cities would help solve NZ’s energy crisis – and build disaster resilience

The Conversation - Mon, 2024-09-16 06:32
Just 14 of Auckland’s largest building rooftops add up to the same area as the biggest solar farm – but they could generate electricity where it’s most used to keep the lights on during disasters. Priscila Besen, Lecturer in Sustainable Architecture, Auckland University of Technology Andrew Burgess, Senior Lecturer in Architecture, Auckland University of Technology Ann Morrison, Associate Professor in Interactive Design, Auckland University of Technology Imelda Piri, Lecturer in Environmental Engineering, Auckland University of Technology Stacy Vallis, Lecturer in Architecture , Auckland University of Technology Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.
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Astronauts reveal what life is like on ISS – and how they deal with 'space smell'

BBC - Sun, 2024-09-15 23:44
As Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore spend months longer than planned on ISS, three astronauts tell us what life is like in orbit.
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Astronauts reveal what life is like on ISS – and how they deal with 'space smell'

BBC - Sun, 2024-09-15 23:44
As Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore spend months longer than planned on ISS, three astronauts tell us what life is like in orbit.
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SpaceX crew returns to Earth after historic mission

BBC - Sun, 2024-09-15 19:51
The Polaris Dawn crew is back following a mission featuring the world's first commercial spacewalk.
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SpaceX crew returns to Earth after historic mission

BBC - Sun, 2024-09-15 19:51
The Polaris Dawn crew is back following a mission featuring the world's first commercial spacewalk.
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Key flood defences in disrepair across England as wet autumn looms, data reveals

The Guardian - Sun, 2024-09-15 17:00

Leaked government figures show proportion of assets in adequate condition has fallen ‘significantly below’ target

Thousands of flood defences in England that are supposed to protect properties from serious damage are in a state of disrepair, according to official figures leaked to the Observer before what is expected to be a wetter than usual autumn.

Data from inside the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and the Environment Agency about the so-called “asset condition” of key flood defences shows the proportion of those regarded as being in adequate condition now stands at just 92.6%, compared with 97.9% in 2018-19. This is the proportion of defences judged to be fit for purpose after rigorous inspection by experts.

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Astronauts reveal what life is like on ISS – and how they deal with 'space smell'

BBC - Sun, 2024-09-15 13:13
As Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore spend months longer than planned on ISS, three astronauts tell us what life is like in orbit.
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Titan sub disaster: Five key questions that remain

BBC - Sun, 2024-09-15 11:08
A public hearing is set to examine the events surrounding the catastrophic failure of Oceangate’s submersible.
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