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Few organisations have so consistently campaigned to stymie climate action – possibly anywhere on the planet. So why is News Corp so worked up about the recent CCA report?
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Second wave of big batteries will eat the dinner for fossil fuels, forcing some coal generators to close
The current second wave of big battery projects will kill the economics of most coal generators, but the grid still needs a lot more wind and solar.
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Climate Authority’s “misinformation” report hit a nerve at News Corp for a reason
Few organisations have so consistently campaigned to stymie climate action – possibly anywhere on the planet. So why is News Corp so worked up about the recent CCA report?
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