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Australian news, and some related international items

US charges Julian Assange with 17 counts under Espionage Act — Mining Awareness +

From https://cpj.org: “US charges Julian Assange with 17 counts under Espionage Act May 23, 2019 5:01 PM ET New York, May 23, 2019–The Trump administration today disclosed 17 new criminal charges [1] against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange under the Espionage Act for unlawfully obtaining and disclosing national defense information. “The indictment of Julian Assange under […]

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Adani approvals could be granted within weeks as Palaszczuk sets deadline — RenewEconomy

Queensland Premier issues expedited deadline for Adani environmental approvals, just days after company reaches agreement on water contamination breaches The post Adani approvals could be granted within weeks as Palaszczuk sets deadline appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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May 24 Energy News — geoharvey

Science and Technology: ¶ “Scientists Discover Sustainable Alternatives To Cement” • Cement manufacture is responsible for 8% of the global CO₂ emissions each year. Scientists at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg say they have found environmentally friendly, low carbon alternatives to cement can be made from two types of industrial residues. [CleanTechnica] World: ¶ “EDF And […]

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Albo and the Green New Deal: Great name for a band, but is it good policy? — RenewEconomy

Labor under Anthony Albanese may look overseas in its search for a way to re-engage voters on climate change, and rebrand its policy suite. The post Albo and the Green New Deal: Great name for a band, but is it good policy? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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How serious is Queensland about its 50 per cent renewable energy target? — RenewEconomy

“Crazy” new laws, along with delays to auctions and grid upgrades, is raising question about how serious the Queensland Labor government is about its 50% renewables target. The post How serious is Queensland about its 50 per cent renewable energy target? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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WA taps into boom for raw materials for EV and storage batteries — RenewEconomy

WA is set to capitalise on rapid growth in demand for battery storage, with a surge in exploration activity for raw battery materials. The post WA taps into boom for raw materials for EV and storage batteries appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Twin Creek wind farm and Australia’s biggest battery edge closer to approval — RenewEconomy

RES Australia plans for 183MW wind farm and a big battery in South Australia edge closer to reality, despite ongoing local opposition and concern about “extra frosts”. The post Twin Creek wind farm and Australia’s biggest battery edge closer to approval appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Gupta chooses Suntech for Cultana solar farm and big battery project — RenewEconomy

Gupta moves forward with Cultana solar project for Whyalla steel works, to be “firmed up” by big battery. The post Gupta chooses Suntech for Cultana solar farm and big battery project appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Electric Landcruiser conversion – made for Australian mining – goes viral — RenewEconomy

GB Auto GM Bill Dunlop tells The Driven how the NSW auto electrical group got involved with Landcruiser conversions, and where it is going from here. The post Electric Landcruiser conversion – made for Australian mining – goes viral appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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