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Australian news, and some related international items

October 9 Energy News — geoharvey

Opinion: ¶ “Breathing Life Back Into Cities: Improving Air Quality And Equity Through Recovery Efforts” • Rocky Mountain Institute  released an analysis outlining four strategies for advancing both air quality and equity that cities can use to build back better from the pandemic, the economic downturn, and a growing reckoning with racial injustice. […]

October 9 Energy News — geoharvey

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Up to 20,000 new clean energy jobs up for grabs as Queensland readies to vote — RenewEconomy

A new Climate Council report says renewable energy zones, clean manufacturing and renewable exports provide political leaders a chance to create thousands of new jobs. The post Up to 20,000 new clean energy jobs up for grabs as Queensland readies to vote appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Up to 20,000 new clean energy jobs up for grabs as Queensland readies to vote — RenewEconomy

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GRS, present and future of the photovoltaic EPC in Australia — RenewEconomy

With a track record of 360 MW awarded, four projects and a robust pipeline of another 320 MW, GRS has become one of the leading EPC contractor of solar farms in Australia. The post GRS, present and future of the photovoltaic EPC in Australia appeared first on RenewEconomy.

GRS, present and future of the photovoltaic EPC in Australia — RenewEconomy

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Solar Insiders Podcast: Rooftop PV still booming, and Australia’s biggest solar garden — RenewEconomy

Small scale rooftop solar PV installations are heading towards 3GW in 2020, despite Covid-19, and we talk to April Crawford-Smith about Australia’s biggest solar garden. The post Solar Insiders Podcast: Rooftop PV still booming, and Australia’s biggest solar garden appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Solar Insiders Podcast: Rooftop PV still booming, and Australia’s biggest solar garden — RenewEconomy

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How “flexible exports” could convince more big energy users to install rooftop solar — RenewEconomy

An Energy Queensland network trial focusing on accommodating more, and smarter commercial solar has quietly shown the way on how it may work for consumers. The post How “flexible exports” could convince more big energy users to install rooftop solar appeared first on RenewEconomy.

How “flexible exports” could convince more big energy users to install rooftop solar — RenewEconomy

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Iberdrola begins construction of Australia’s biggest hybrid wind and solar farm — RenewEconomy

Construction begins at Australia’s biggest wind and solar hybrid projects in South Australia, another key step towards state Liberal government target of net 100% renewables. The post Iberdrola begins construction of Australia’s biggest hybrid wind and solar farm appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Iberdrola begins construction of Australia’s biggest hybrid wind and solar farm — RenewEconomy

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“Lines to nowhere:” Taylor mocks ISP and Labor’s $20bn grid plan — RenewEconomy

Taylor dismissed Labor’s promised $20 billion to support AEMO’s transition blueprint, describing it as “lines to nowhere” that will cause lights to go out. The post “Lines to nowhere:” Taylor mocks ISP and Labor’s $20bn grid plan appeared first on RenewEconomy.

“Lines to nowhere:” Taylor mocks ISP and Labor’s $20bn grid plan — RenewEconomy

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Federal budget has failed on climate, but Victoria can lead a clean recovery — RenewEconomy

After the federal government’s failure to tackle the multiple challenges we face, Victorians look to the state government to show leadership on a green Covid recovery. The post Federal budget has failed on climate, but Victoria can lead a clean recovery appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Federal budget has failed on climate, but Victoria can lead a clean recovery — RenewEconomy

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Budget papers create confusion over ARENA funding timelines — RenewEconomy

There is confusion over when ARENA’s new $1.4 billion in funding will be allocated, with budget papers contradicting statements from the federal energy minister. The post Budget papers create confusion over ARENA funding timelines appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Budget papers create confusion over ARENA funding timelines — RenewEconomy

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More renewables, less gas: South Australia turns energy debate upside down — RenewEconomy

South Australia government and transmission companies say benefits of more wind and solar, and less gas, will more than offset ballooning costs of new link to NSW. The post More renewables, less gas: South Australia turns energy debate upside down appeared first on RenewEconomy.

More renewables, less gas: South Australia turns energy debate upside down — RenewEconomy

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South Australian town of Kimba dumping the tourism industry, in favour of nuclear waste dumping?

Paul Waldon Fight To Stop A Nuclear Waste Dump In South Australia– 8 Oct 20 

“KIMBA.” A name of aboriginal origin meaning “Brush Fire.” A town 1,700 kilometers west of ANSTO, Lucas Heights.
A commercial centre where an uninformed dichotomy are prepared to embrace radioactive waste to the detriment of family, friends and neighbours. Waste that will forever overshadow the region once held as a poster child for its cereal, sheep and cattle production in a clean and green environment.
Kimba features include the Gawler Ranges, Whites Knob and a big galah outside the “Halfway Across Australia Gem Shop,” aka a tourist information center. Hey, but don’t let that hang you up, the same information can be acquired at the Adelaide central market.
Unfortunately the Gawler Ranges Wilderness Safaris maybe a casualty with a loss of clientele as other businesses may too, but take solace and remember the town will still have forever radioactive waste to worship and any views of the ranges or views from the knob can be seen on the computer back in the safety of the big smoke.

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Paul Waldon ponders – on Kimba waste dump, and the risks of nuclear pollution to water

Paul Waldon Fight to stopa nuclear waste dump in South Australia, 8 Oct 20
Environmental Working Group (EWG) investigation recently released a report that 170 million Americans drink radioactive tap water, while a Trump nominee hid cancer risks with faked data.
Think about that for a moment…….. that’s half of America’s population. Yet you may also say that it’s only a small population that depends on local water supplies on South Australia’s west coast.
Now give thought to the crops, livestock and any other produce that relies upon water in the vast local environment of Kimba and the west coast, this could be food that’s bound for your table and that of loved ones.  https://www.facebook.com/groups/344452605899556

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Paul Woldon ponders ” Everybody in South Australia has a right to a say on nuclear waste dumping”

Paul Waldon-Fight to stop a nuclear waste dump in South Australia, 8 Oct 20
Remember when Reachtel conducted a poll in late 2015 and asked 3144 people if they would accept a plan for a radioactive nuclear dump in South Australia, and only 18.3% of people supported it.
I can guarantee that the 3144 people asked, didn’t reside in Kimba, as I’m pretty damn sure (working on percentages) that of “all” the people that were willing to embrace it, none live anywhere near Kimba or Hawker at the time, thus we have NIMBY.
My point of claim. Everybody, yes everybody in South Australia has the right of say as not to tarnish the state with a radioactive dump.

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Australia needs a permanent war crimes investigation unit

Australia needs a permanent war crimes investigation unit, The Age, By Rawan Arraf

October 7, 2020 — The public has been shocked by revelation after revelation of serious allegations of war crimes committed by Australian special forces in Afghanistan. There’s been a steady stream of statements from the Defence Minister and, most recently, the Chief of the Army, preparing us for worse to come.

At the conclusion of Justice Paul Brereton’s Afghanistan inquiry we know there will be more referrals to the Australian Federal Police for criminal investigation of war crimes allegations.

We know so far that Brereton’s inquiry has investigated more than 55 incidents of alleged unlawful killings and cruel treatment of Afghan civilians and captured combatants. We know that the AFP is investigating at least three incidents, and it has been put on notice to prepare for more.

Our legal centre was established to push Australia to undertake more investigations and prosecutions into international crimes and to contribute to the global effort to end the impunity enjoyed by perpetrators of these crimes. It has been saying for some time that the AFP needs specialist training, skills, and resources to undertake such investigations. Experience shows that authorities often find the challenges involved in investigating and prosecuting crimes committed extraterritorially daunting, and consequently choose not to prioritise these cases………….

Rawan Arraf is principal lawyer and director of the Australian Centre for International Justice, a legal centre that has been working with survivor and victims’ communities on criminal complaints to the Australian Federal Police. https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/australia-needs-a-permanent-war-crimes-investigation-unit-20201005-p562a2.html

October 8, 2020 Posted by | AUSTRALIA - NATIONAL, legal, weapons and war | Leave a comment

Australia now the worst OECD country for climate change action

Back of the pack: Australia now the worst OECD country for climate change action, The New Daily, Cait Kelly, 7 Oct 20, Australia has become the worst-performing of all OECD countries when it comes to climate change, and will soon become a global pariah unless federal policies change fast, experts warn.It comes as UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson became the first democratic leader to outline a green-centred plan for rebuilding the country and creating jobs when the coronavirus crisis ends.

One of Australia’s leading experts in climate change, Professor Will Steffen said the UK’s announcement has left Australia in the dust.

“The UK is the first country to put forward a concrete plan but other OECD counties, particularly the Nordic ones – Denmark, Norway and Sweden – already have advanced plans,” he told The New Daily. 

“We and the United States are stumbling around while most European countries are trying to get it done.”

He said depending on how the US election plays out, Australia could soon become an outlier.

We’re pretty much alone now and who knows how the US is going to go,” Professor Steffen said.   If the election changes the government, you’ll see much more action on climate change. They’ve got great wind resources. They’ve got enormous tech capability. If they get the politics right, they could change fast.

We have enormous renewable sources, but we’re being held back by politics.”

The stark warning we have fallen behind the pack comes as new analysis from WWF reveals that in terms of committing to stimulus spending on renewables, Australia lags even further behind.

We are currently spending five times less than the conservative UK government and 10 times less than South Korea – a major trading partner……….

The government has focused Australia’s economic recovery from COVID-19 on fossil fuels, namely gas. …….   https://thenewdaily.com.au/news/national/2020/10/07/australia-climate-change-oecd/

October 8, 2020 Posted by | AUSTRALIA - NATIONAL, climate change - global warming, politics | Leave a comment