Households willing to switch off appliances during heatwaves, survey finds — RenewEconomy
New data finds 74% Australian households willing to reduce energy use “as much as possible” to relieve stress on the grid – and most would do it for no reward. The post Households willing to switch off appliances during heatwaves, survey finds appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Households willing to switch off appliances during heatwaves, survey finds — RenewEconomy
The lies and manipulations used for Australia’s new 2030 emissions projection — RenewEconomy
The Australian government has been enormously deceptive with the upgraded emissions forecasts it will take to Glasgow. Here’s why. The post The lies and manipulations used for Australia’s new 2030 emissions projection appeared first on RenewEconomy.
The lies and manipulations used for Australia’s new 2030 emissions projection — RenewEconomy
Webinar Transcript: Net Zero – What are we waiting for? — RenewEconomy
Transcript from the EV Transition Webinar on How to Net Zero – What are we waiting for? The post Webinar Transcript: Net Zero – What are we waiting for? appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Webinar Transcript: Net Zero – What are we waiting for? — RenewEconomy
Tochigi prefecture: waste below 8,000 becquerels to be mixed with general waste and incinerated — Fukushima 311 Watchdogs
How to incinerate without further radioactive particles dispersion? Incinerators multiple screening filters are never 100% successful… Workers use heavy machinery to load designated waste onto a truck in Nasushiobara, Tochigi Prefecture. On April 22, farmers in six cities and towns in Tochigi Prefecture began removing “designated waste” containing radioactive materials generated by the accident at […]
Tochigi prefecture: waste below 8,000 becquerels to be mixed with general waste and incinerated — Fukushima 311 Watchdogs
October 27 Energy News — geoharvey
Science and Technology: ¶ “High-Renewables Systems Are Scalable, Resilient, And Secure With Communication-Less Controls” • The National Renewable Energy Laboratory says transitioning to renewables is achievable. It showed that relatively simple controls can enable power grids to operate with 100% wind, solar, and storage, without dedicated device-to-device communications. [CleanTechnica] NREL Flatirons Campus (Werner Slocum, NREL) […]
October 27 Energy News — geoharvey
Energy conservation the top answer for climate action: forget nuclear – theme for November 2021
It might not be many weeks before Australians again face exceptional heat.
But most will resort to (or wish they had) air-conditioning, probably powered by fossil fuels. To cut down greenhouse gases, solar-powered air conditioners are a better answer.
But, overall, energy efficiency is the fastest, most effective, and ultimately cheapest way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Of course, renewable energy technologies are needed, too.
Energy conservation has little appeal for the corporate consumer world – less things, less devices, less electricity to sell.
The pro nuclear zealouts continue to preach their religion of endless growth, endless energy use. They would have us trash this planet with radioactive wastes, and then send a few suicidal astronauts , propelled by plutonium, supposedly to colonise Mars.
Energy efficiency involves many intelligent efforts, from large-scale design of buildings, transport and machines, to more appropriate use of human energy, such as cycling and walking, and even use of more hand-operated small clockwork devices.
This all does require brainwork, smart design, rather than mindless obedience to consumerism, and to centralised sources of electricity.
$6000 a day to one US advisor to Australia on getting nuclear submarines. How much to the 3 new ones?
American-dominated panel advising government on submarines as Defence eyes US and UK choices for nuclear fleet, By defence correspondent Andrew Greene, ABC, 25Oct 21.
Three senior American shipbuilding executives are being paid to advise Australia on submarines, but the defence department and government are refusing to say what their work involves or how much they are costing.
Key points:
- Defence is refusing to discuss the role or salaries of the American officials on the Submarine Advisory Committee
- Senators are expected to examine the work of the submarine committee during Senate Estimates hearings this week
- Industry insiders believe the submarine committee needs a British official given the UK’s role in AUKUS
Senators are this week expected to grill officials over the role of the Submarine Advisory Committee, which was formed by the Turnbull government in 2017, a year after a French company was selected for the now dumped $90 billion Attack-class program.
……… Over the next year and a half, the defence department’s Nuclear-Powered Submarine Task Force will work with Australia’s British and American AUKUS partners to identify the best way to acquire a fleet to replace the scrapped French project……. Retired Admiral Donald Kirkland, Jim Hughes and Donald McCormack are all veterans of the US shipbuilding sector and their current three-year appointments to the committee are due to end in May 2024.
Admiral Kirkland is the chairman of American company Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII), which builds US Virginia-class submarines, Mr Hughes has also worked for HII, and Mr McCormack is an executive director at the US military’s Naval Sea Systems Command.
Questions sent by the ABC to the defence department last week concerning how much Submarine Advisory Committee members are paid, and what interactions they now have with the Nuclear-Powered task force, remain unanswered.
While Defence is yet to respond to questions about remuneration, an 18-month contract from 2018 uncovered by the ABC, shows Admiral Kirkland was paid $675,000 for his advisory services.
Earlier this month, Vice Admiral Jonathan Mead confirmed his secretive “Capability Enhancement Review” completed ahead of the Morrison government’s nuclear submarine announcement had not worked with the advisory committee.
Jostling between British and American companies for Australia’s future nuclear-powered fleet is well underway with early debate emerging over whether a US Virginia-class or UK Astute-class submarine is the best base model
Defence industry insiders are now privately questioning whether the government will appoint any British experts to the Submarine Advisory Panel given the United Kingdom’s membership of AUKUS and the country’s extensive experience with nuclear boats.
Last month, it was revealed former US Navy Secretary Donald Winter was being paid $US6,000 a day as an advisor to the federal government on shipbuilding matters.Defence industry insiders are now privately questioning whether the government will appoint any British experts to the Submarine Advisory Panel given the United Kingdom’s membership of AUKUS and the country’s extensive experience with nuclear boats.
Last month, it was revealed former US Navy Secretary Donald Winter was being paid $US6,000 a day as an advisor to the federal government on shipbuilding matters. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-10-26/american-dominated-panel-advising-nuclear-submarine-fleet/100567052
Farmers fear that Australian climate inaction could jeopardise future export potential
Farmers fear that Australian climate inaction could jeopardise future export potential
For some Australian farmers, climate change is not just a moral or environmental issue – it’s an economic issue.
“Scotty from Marketing” splurges $12.9m advertising climate policies — RenewEconomy
Scott Morrison spends nearly $13 million promoting uptake of renewables in Australia, mostly through policies his government tried to destroy. The post “Scotty from Marketing” splurges $12.9m advertising climate policies appeared first on RenewEconomy.
“Scotty from Marketing” splurges $12.9m advertising climate policies — RenewEconomy
Solar meets more than 100 per cent of local demand in South Australia again — RenewEconomy
Solar meets more than 100 per cent of South Australia state demand again. Rooftop solar alone may also reach that benchmark anytime soon. The post Solar meets more than 100 per cent of local demand in South Australia again appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Solar meets more than 100 per cent of local demand in South Australia again — RenewEconomy
Modeller used to attack Labor policies hired to “verify” Taylor’s net zero modelling — RenewEconomy
Consultant who produced modelling used to attack Labor Party climate policies hired to “validate” Morrison government’s net zero modelling. The post Modeller used to attack Labor policies hired to “verify” Taylor’s net zero modelling appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Modeller used to attack Labor policies hired to “verify” Taylor’s net zero modelling — RenewEconomy
Australian low-carbon lithium processing tech aims for “sustainable” battery market — RenewEconomy
NSW start-up aims to establish a foothold in the massive global battery supply chain with its Australian made, low-carbon lithium processing technology. The post Australian low-carbon lithium processing tech aims for “sustainable” battery market appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Australian low-carbon lithium processing tech aims for “sustainable” battery market — RenewEconomy
Net-zero target is win to savour, but must be matched by greater ambition for 2030 — RenewEconomy
There are no excuses – Scott Morrison must also take a revised 2030 target to Glasgow. The post Net-zero target is win to savour, but must be matched by greater ambition for 2030 appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Net-zero target is win to savour, but must be matched by greater ambition for 2030 — RenewEconomy
1 This month.
PETITION – To: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and the Australian Labor Government
Chernobyl: The Lost Tapes – A good documentary on Chernobyl on SBS available On Demand for the next 3 weeks– https://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/tv-program/chernobyl-the-lost-tapes/235274195556
19 May – Webinar- Webinar: No Nuclear Weapons in Australia
Start: 2026-05-19 18:00:00 UTC Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney (GMT+10:00)
End: 2026-05-19 19:30:00 UTC Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney (GMT+10:00)
20 May – Webinar – The dangerous world of AUKUS, US, military occupation and suppression of dissent
National Webinar, 20th May, 2026, 6.30pm AEST. Confronting laws restricting/suppressing protest speech and action
Speakers: Former Sen. Rex Patrick, Lawyer Nick Hanna ,Arthur Rorris ,Jorgen Doyle, Sen David Shoebbridge,
Facilitator Kelley Tranter.
of the week – Australians for War Powers Reform (AWPR)
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