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Australian news, and some related international items

Queensland says wind, solar key to lower power bills, creates new renewables generation company — RenewEconomy

Queensland unveils new “CleanCo” power company, and says on target for 50% renewables by 2030. Wind and solar, it says, are key for lower prices. The post Queensland says wind, solar key to lower power bills, creates new renewables generation company appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Ionising radiation -a special hazard to pregnant flight crew members

Pregnant Flight Crewmembers Face Unique Hazard: Cosmic Radiation https://ehsdailyadvisor.blr.com/2018/08/pregnant-flight-crewmembers-face-unique-hazard-cosmic-radiation/

By William C. Schillaci Aug 30, 2018 Health and WellnessInjuries and Illness

Working as a flight crewmember can put a pregnancy at risk, particularly during the first trimester, notes the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). NIOSH points to three hazards that could imperil a pregnancy—circadian rhythm disruption (jet lag) or shiftwork, physical job demands, and cosmic ionizing radiation.

While pregnant workers in many occupations do shiftwork and heavy lifting, exposure to high levels of cosmic ionizing radiation is probably an occupational hazard that is unique to flight crews. The problem for pregnant flight attendants is that it cannot be avoided while flying.  Continue reading

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Turnbull was knifed by a lie: Renewables are already bringing prices down — RenewEconomy

Renewables are bringing down spot and futures prices, proving that Malcolm Turnbull was effectively deposed on a political lie. The post Turnbull was knifed by a lie: Renewables are already bringing prices down appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Why Morrison should swap his lump of coal for a solar panel — RenewEconomy

If Scott Morrison is serious about bringing down power prices he should be walking around Parliament with a solar panel not a lump of coal. The post Why Morrison should swap his lump of coal for a solar panel appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Taylor confirms no interest in emissions, but says he’s no climate skeptic — RenewEconomy

Taylor says his focus is only prices, not emissions, and while refusing to credit renewables for recent price falls, says there is a future for “commercially viable” hydro and solar. But makes no mention of wind energy. The post Taylor confirms no interest in emissions, but says he’s no climate skeptic appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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California moves one step closer to 100 per cent renewables by 2045 — RenewEconomy

California one step away from becoming the second state in the US – after Hawaii – to mandate a 100 per cent renewable energy target. The post California moves one step closer to 100 per cent renewables by 2045 appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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