Crossbench joins Julie Bishop and Labor in renewed push for energy agreement
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ABC By political reporter Jackson Gothe-Snape 28 Nov 18, Crossbenchers are demanding action on energy following the Government’s decision to abandon its signature policy, the National Energy Guarantee (NEG).
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However they are wary over the role of renewable energy in any potential compromise. Liberal MP Julie Bishop, the party’s former deputy leader, announced on Tuesday that she wanted her party to revive the NEG. Centre Alliance MP Rebekha Sharkie echoed those calls and urged the Government to find an agreement with Labor, saying the industry needed a bipartisan policy for investment certain……..https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-11-27/bishop-gets-crossbench-support-on-energy/10557446 |
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November 28 Energy News — geoharvey
World: ¶ “Zambia Targets 200 MW of Solar Power to Reduce Hydro Dependency” • Zambia is seeking proposals from potential developers of solar power projects with a combined 200 MW capacity as it tries to diversify its energy mix away from hydroelectric power. The 200 MW is to be split into projects of less than 20 MW. […]
Clean energy politics, engineering and economics on show in NSW — RenewEconomy
Next week’s NSW Smart Energy Summit comes at an exciting time for energy politics, as state energy minister Don Harwin and opposition spokesman Adam Searle outline their visions for renewables. The post Clean energy politics, engineering and economics on show in NSW appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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Another coal myth busted as developing nations turn to renewables — RenewEconomy
BloombergNEF study shows new coal-fired capacity additions fell to their lowest level in over a decade, as developing nations led world in take-up of renewables. The post Another coal myth busted as developing nations turn to renewables appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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Queensland’s electric vehicle revolution charging ahead — RenewEconomy
Hyundai’s first fully electric vehicle had its first test run on Australian roads today – with Queensland, the nation leader in EV policy, chosen to host the Australian launch. The post Queensland’s electric vehicle revolution charging ahead appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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Coalition digs in for another carbon tax scare campaign as May poll looms — RenewEconomy
Taylor promises a reprise of what the hard right does best – a carbon tax scare campaign – as Coalition loses another MP and Morrison flags early budget and a May poll. The post Coalition digs in for another carbon tax scare campaign as May poll looms appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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Al Gore to conduct climate leadership training in Brisbane — RenewEconomy
Former US Vice President Al Gore will visit Brisbane next year to conduct climate change leadership training for up to a 1000 people from across Australia and the Pacific. The post Al Gore to conduct climate leadership training in Brisbane appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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Electric vehicles: What you can buy in Australia, and at what price — RenewEconomy
An updated list of what is available, and what will soon be available, in electric vehicles in Australia. The post Electric vehicles: What you can buy in Australia, and at what price appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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1.This month.
Zoom webinar – “Nuclear Winter: The Environmental Consequences of a Nuclear Exchange.”
April 7th at 11:30 am PST / 2:30 pm EST
Nuclear Winter: The Environmental Consequences of a Nuclear Exchange”
Join us for an informative webinar with renowned atmospheric scientist, Professor Brian Toon, as he discusses the environmental risks and global impacts of a nuclear war. Despite the potential damage caused by the blast from even small nuclear weapons, many countries continue to invest in and expand nuclear arsenals. Professor Toon will provide a scientific assessment of civilian fatalities, agricultural failures, climate concerns, and complications with food supply that would follow any international nuclear conflict. We need to plan how to prevent nuclear conflict and avoid catastrophe. Politicians and military planners must be made aware of global climate and agricultural complications that would ensue. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from, and engage in, this vital conversation
The Road to War brings a sharp focus to why it is not in Australia’s best interest to be dragged into a war with China which will almost inevitably go nuclear very quickly. The filmmaker has interviewed some of Australia’s senior foreign policy analysts who have vast experience behind them in analysing what really is going on here as the United States rattles its sabres with China. And sets us up to be its proxy, like the poor Ukranians have been fed into the Meatgrinder. So America can remain the Top Dog. The Road to War reveals how the United States through its spy base at Pine Gap and by stationing six nuclear capable B52 bombers in the Top End (without permission from the traditional owners) is making Australia a prime nuclear target if the current war of words suddenly melts down into full scale war.
The Road to War shows the implicit connection between Carbon emissions (the US military uses a whopping 70% of America’s annual petroleum to move its armies and vast War Machine around the globe to its 800+ military bases..but under a loophole wangled at Kyoto, the US military does not have to report its C02 annual emissions). The Road to War starts screening at selected cities and regional centres in March. See the trailer end for details.
Antinuclear 