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Australian renewables target set for massive haircut
Consultant advising Abbott government review says amount of installed renewables could be slashed by nearly half and still be sold as a “20 per cent” target. But it would mean virtually no new wind or solar farms for at least the next 5 years. Solar industry says review is a “sham”.
Giles Parkinson

May 8, 2014

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Direct Action could bypass Senate, but business will bypass Direct Action
Report says Direct Action ERF will be implemented in July one way or another, but will be costly and ineffective at signing up business.
Sophie Vorrath

May 7, 2014

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Australia’s conservative politicians railing against renewables
Support for renewable energy is supposed to be bipartisan. A look at the major policy makers in the conservative governments at federal and state level show this to be a myth.
Giles Parkinson

May 7, 2014

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New Caledonia creates world’s largest marine park
New Caledonia legislates to protect marine area bigger than Alaska, says major threats include shipping traffic from expanded Queensland coal ports.
Sophie Vorrath

May 7, 2014

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Commentary

First Solar plans 5MW solar plant at Australian mine
First Solar says its first off-grid solar plant in Australia will be a 5MW array at an Australian mine to reduce diesel costs.
Giles Parkinson

May 7, 2014

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Graph of the Day: Solar’s anticipated surge in US
EIA analysis suggests solar will be fastest growing energy technology in US, although mix in 2040 depends on carbon, policies and costs.
Giles Parkinson

May 7, 2014

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US climate change report warns of serious regional impacts
The National Climate Assessment – a new report from the U.S. federal government – makes clear that climate change is a present-day issue and a growing threat.
Brian Kahn

May 7, 2014

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Abbott’s ‘barren’ policy could derail most basic climate goals: Fraser
Bernie Fraser lambasts Abbott’s ‘barren’ climate policy toolkit, and laments diminishing role of independent public service, and Labor’s incoherence.
Sophie Vorrath

May 7, 2014

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Renewable energy target can go all the way to 100% – if we let it
Getting to 100% renewable power sector by 2050 will require not just a practical plan, but also the political will to put it into action.
Andrew Blakers

May 7, 2014

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Nature needs us: Ten eco issues you need to know about – now
There is reason to be alarmed at what has been happening to Australia’s natural environment since the Abbott government was elected. Here are 10 big issues.
Louise Southerden

May 7, 2014

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World’s biggest solar PV plant completed in US
Agua Caliente solar PV plant fully commissioned, its 290MW now generating enough electricity to power 230,000 California homes.
Sophie Vorrath

May 6, 2014

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One of Australia’s biggest rooftop solar plants commissioned in Sydney
Photon Energy Australia has switched on one of Australia’s biggest rooftop solar installations: a 284kWp array on top of an office building in Sydney’s CBD.
Sophie Vorrath

May 6, 2014

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