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NASA data reveals global toxic air pollution hotspots over Victoria’s Latrobe Valley and Lake Macquarie and the Hunter Valley in NSW – homes to Australia's old coal plants.

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AEMO's plan to layout a pathway to largely decarbonise the Australian grid by 2050 is hugely significant.

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Hearing the New South Wales government rush through two import gas terminals approvals is like revisiting the fantasy world of Mary Poppins.

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Here are seven ways the Victorian government (and opposition) can supercharge the community response.

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VCAT upholds local council decision that 200MW Bookaar Solar farm should not go ahead in south-west Victoria, due to "deficiencies" of planning application.

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Another milestone for Palisade Investment Partners' 112MW Granville Harbour wind farm, which promises to deliver a one-third increase to the state’s wind power capacity.

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Tesla Model 3 customers believe their delivery ship has finally come in, and docked at Port Botany.

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Pressure builds on Victorian government to amend "botched" rooftop solar rebate, as opposition push for parliamentary inquiry fails to muster enough votes.

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Construction crews at Granville Harbour Wind Farm successfully complete first concrete pour for one of the site’s 31 wind turbine foundations.

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AEMO to model "step change" in renewables, the only scenario in its 20-year planning blue-print that fits in with Paris climate targets.

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We are confronted daily in the media with the violent and deadly results of crashes on our roads and the tragedy that befalls those involved. Seat belts, improved vehicle design, drink driving legislation and other measures have seen the number of road deaths decline from a high in 1970 of almost 3,800 to 1,137 in...

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Industry and academia can work together to address the challenges in an industry excited by the opportunties offered by EVs and autonomous vehicles.

The post UNSW forum tackles big questions from shift to electric and self-driving cars appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Queensland government unveils custom-designed autonomous and electric Renault Zoe2 to learn what is needed to make Queensland roads AV-ready.

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In the end, it was hard to distinguish between what shock jock Alan Jones said about the Pacific Islands forum, and what Australian prime minister Scott Morrison did.

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ACT energy efficiency scheme expanded to support a transition away from gas, as ACT Government targets next stage of emissions reductions.

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More detail on Australia's efforts with the red pen at the Pacific Islands Forum, deleting all but one mention of coal, and pushing for climate "reflection" rather than action.

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Liberal Democrats motion to hold a 12-month inquiry into nuclear power for Victoria has passed the state Parliament's upper house.

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Major differences emerge between AEMO and the industry regulator and rule-makers over role of wind farm "feathering" in S.A. blackout and what to do about it.

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RBA deputy governor Guy Debelle issues fresh climate warning, telling risk managers to use their skills to account for climate change financial risks.

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UK-based Ovo Energy, backed by Mitsubishi, seeks to take on Australia's big 3 with a focus on smart controls, storage and EV charging.

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