NSW unveils “first of its kind” access standards for new renewable energy zones — RenewEconomy
NSW seeks feedback on draft REZ access standards to guide how billions in new investment in wind, solar and storage will replace ageing coal. The post NSW unveils “first of its kind” access standards for new renewable energy zones appeared first on RenewEconomy.
NSW unveils “first of its kind” access standards for new renewable energy zones — RenewEconomy
Solar and storage developer shifts to ‘batteries on wheels’ in smart charging deal — RenewEconomy
Australian renewables developer signs memorandum of understanding with European electric vehicle smart charging heavyweight. The post Solar and storage developer shifts to ‘batteries on wheels’ in smart charging deal appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Solar and storage developer shifts to ‘batteries on wheels’ in smart charging deal — RenewEconomy
Australia’s oldest university goes 100 pct renewable in supply deal with Snowy — RenewEconomy
Australia’s oldest university becomes the latest to make the switch to 100 per cent renewables, striking a supply deal with Snowy Hydro. The post Australia’s oldest university goes 100 pct renewable in supply deal with Snowy appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Australia’s oldest university goes 100 pct renewable in supply deal with Snowy — RenewEconomy
Greens launch $6.1 billion electric vehicle policy in new election pitch — RenewEconomy
Greens unveil $6.1 billion electric vehicle policy package, including rebates of up to $15,000 per vehicle, and a plan to revitalise Australia’s car making industry. The post Greens launch $6.1 billion electric vehicle policy in new election pitch appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Greens launch $6.1 billion electric vehicle policy in new election pitch — RenewEconomy
Australia’s Worley secures key role in 25GW wind and solar project in Oman — RenewEconomy
Worley has secured a key role in Omani project that proposes to build 25GW of wind and solar capacity for green hydrogen and ammonia. The post Australia’s Worley secures key role in 25GW wind and solar project in Oman appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Australia’s Worley secures key role in 25GW wind and solar project in Oman — RenewEconomy
‘Most Dangerous Point in Human History’ Looming, Warns Noam Chomsky
“We are now facing the prospect of destruction of organized human life on Earth.” Common Dreams. JULIA CONLEY, 6 Apr 22,
April 6, 2022 Far-right and authoritarian leaders in the U.S. and Russia are pushing the planet toward “the most dangerous point in human history,” renowned scholar Noam Chomsky said in an interview published by The New Statesman Wednesday, pointing to Russia’s war in Ukraine and the planetary emergency.
Chomsky condemned Russian President Vladimir Putin’s “criminal aggression” in Ukraine, where his forces have killed an estimated 1,430 civilians since their February 24 invasion according to the United Nations, and warned that the U.S. must help to negotiate peace to avoid nuclear war with Russia.
After calling in 2021 for “enhanced military cooperation with Ukraine”—suggesting that NATO expansion to the former Soviet state was possible—the U.S. should help protect Ukrainians from further suffering, Chomsky told senior editor George Eaton.
“We may move on to terminal nuclear war if we do not pursue the opportunities that exist for a negotiated settlement,” said the University of Arizona professor. …………………………………………………….. https://www.commondreams.org/news/2022/04/06/most-dangerous-point-human-history-looming-warns-noam-chomsky-0
Over 70 Russian soldiers suffering from radiation exposure at Chernobyl nucler site
| Over 70 Russian soldiers exposed to radiation at Chernobyl: Ukraine, KYODO NEWS 6 Apr 22, – About 75 Russian soldiers are receiving medical treatment in Belarus after being exposed to radiation during their temporary control of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in Ukraine, according to Ukraine’s Energy Minister German Galushchenko. Galushchenko said in an online interview Tuesday that the troops apparently suffered from radiation after digging around the grounds of the plant, the site of a 1986 disaster, to defend themselves from the Ukrainian military.The troops were affected “very heavily and are in a very difficult situation and now (being treated) in clinics” in Belarus, Galushchenko said, citing information made available. “I can’t imagine you could order someone to dig into” areas contaminated with “the high level of radiation with signs saying ‘Don’t come in. Don’t stay near,'” he said, speaking in English.”They’re soldiers, and they just follow the orders.”Galushchenko said Ukraine has regained complete control of the nuclear power plant…………….. https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/04/33e77e951e22-over-70-russian-soldiers-exposed-to-radiation-at-chernobyl-ukraine.htm |
New research links Antarctic ice loss to greenhouse gas emissions
| A new study has provided the first concrete evidence linking ice loss from the West Antarctic ice sheet with the emission of greenhouse gases, raising serious concerns over sea level rises. The West Antarctic ice sheet in the Amundsen Sea is already one of the biggest and fastest contributors to the world’s rising sea levels, and if it completely melted, would further raise sea levels by up to 3 metres. Independent 6th April 2022https://www.independent.co.uk/climate-change/news/antarctic-ice-sheet-sea-levels-b2051548.html |
New research shows planting trees and shrubs brings woodland birds back to farms, from superb fairy wrens to spotted pardalotes
Andrew Bennett et al
Rural landscapes are changing in southern Australia. Thanks to landholders, community volunteers and Landcare groups, farms are increasingly home to corridors of trees and shrubs along creeks, and paddocks bordered by trees.
Time’s up: why Australia has to quit stalling and wean itself off fossil fuels
Time’s up: why Australia has to quit stalling and wean itself off fossil fuels
John Quiggin
If the world acts now, we can avoid the worst outcomes of climate change without any significant effect on standards of living. That’s a key message from the new report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).
High school student stands against Environment Minister in federal seat
High school student stands against Environment Minister in federal seat
A high school student from Albury will be one of Australia’s youngest political candidates after announcing he will challenge Environment Minister Sussan Ley for the Farrer seat as a Greens candidate.–
Opinion: Europe sleepwalking into another World War — Anti-bellum
The article has been posted on sites in Bulgaria and New Zealand. The entire piece can be read at the link below. Europe Is Sleepwalking Into Another World WarBy Boaventura de Sousa Santos/Globetrotter More than 100 years after World War I, Europe’s leaders are sleepwalking toward a new all-out war. In 1914, the European governments […]
Opinion: Europe sleepwalking into another World War — Anti-bellum
April 6 Energy News — geoharvey
Opinion: ¶ “Who Cares About EV Fuel Efficiency? Drivers Don’t, But Investors Should” • Despite the daily disinformation from the oil industry and its enablers, driving electric is clearly cleaner than driving fossil, and if you do most of your charging at home, it’s substantially cheaper. But this doesn’t mean that the efficiency of an […]
April 6 Energy News — geoharvey
Today. Non-nuclear production of medical radioisotopes Time to think about closing down Lucas Heights nuclear reactor?
With the federal government funding a new cyclotron, Australia might now be moving with the times, away from the dirry dangerous nuclear industry, and towards the modern, and much more practical, way of supplying medical isotopes. Cyclotron production means very minimal radioactive wastes, a welcome development, as ANSTO does not know what to do with its existing store of wastes, let alone with future production.
New cyclotron for Australia – to produce medical isotopes, with no need for dangerous nuclear reactor production
Fom Kazzi Jai, Fight to stop a nuclear waste dump in South Australia, 5 Apr 22, Announced by Scott Morrison today….another CYCLOTRON – this one high energy – to add to the cyclotrons we already have in Australia…. to CUSTOMISE our radioisotopes!
“”The Australian Precision Medicine Enterprise will help cement precision medicine development here in Australia, also helping deliver a stronger economy by growing opportunities for our medical sector and the highly-skilled jobs it supports.”
The 2022-23 Budget demonstrated the ongoing commitment to manufacturing with an additional $1 billion for the Morrison Government’s Modern Manufacturing Strategy, including an extra $750 million for the Modern Manufacturing Initiative.
Minister for Industry, Energy and Emissions Reduction Angus Taylor said these projects will help onshore technology and expertise not currently in Australia, while securing new sovereign capability.
“This project will see the construction of a new facility that will house a high energy 30 mega-electron volt (MeV ) cyclotron, which will be a new domestic source of critical radioisotopes – which are currently imported into Australia – and will be used in the treatment of cancer, kidney disease and other illnesses,” Minister Taylor said.
“By combining research and development and the manufacture of precision medicines locally we are shoring up our supply chain resilience,
“These projects will also create highly-skilled jobs in the medical sector, such as radiochemists, radio pharmacists and engineers, while also reducing our reliance on overseas suppliers of vital medications.”
Minister for Health and Aged Care Greg Hunt said the project will see incredible collaboration with the Monash Biomedical Imaging Centre, National Synchrotron and the Victorian Heart Hospital.
“Not only will this facility and the precision medicines it will help lead to better patient outcomes, it will help bolster Australia’s entire medical ecosystem,” Minister Hunt said.
“This project will help realise the incredible potential of medicines that are customised to patients, all the way from clinical trials to their local manufacture right here at home.”
The facility will directly support 42 jobs with 105 additional along the supply chain.“ https://www.pm.gov.au/media/locally-made-medicines?fbclid=IwAR0qgWbtvC434SHR7fHU3_fryScD-7_kOYxcczW1ua-i4zfVzIW-GxA1ONo from https://www.facebook.com/groups/344452605899556
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Read the Public Inquiry Report, the Commissioners’ report, Surrendering Australia: The AUKUS Deception is available to download for free at aukuspublicinquiry.com. Or just watch the replay of the National Press Club Luncheon.
4 November – Will AUKUS keep us safe – at what cost?
the Commissioners of the AUKUS Public Inquiry present their findings at the National Press Club of Australia in Canberra. iview.abc.net.au/show/national-press-club-address
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