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We must plan for coal mine closures, not approve them because we lack a planÂ
I spent all my working life in coal mines before retiring in 2020. Since then I have become a passionate advocate for establishing renewable industries in areas where coal mines will close.The revolutionary methane detection technology that probably won’t fit into our regulatory box
Report suggests focus has shifted from how we can leverage rapidly improving emissions measurement technologies, to whether or not they will fit into a clunky, regulatory box.
The future of farming is electric, but outdated rules can force us to pay market rates for our own solar
When larger farming machinery and vehicles are fully electric and affordable, Australian farmers will grab the opportunity with open arms. But first we need some rule changes.
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We must plan for coal mine closures, not approve them because we lack a planÂ
I spent all my working life in coal mines before retiring in 2020. Since then I have become a passionate advocate for establishing renewable industries in areas where coal mines will close.
The revolutionary methane detection technology that probably won’t fit into our regulatory box
Report suggests focus has shifted from how we can leverage rapidly improving emissions measurement technologies, to whether or not they will fit into a clunky, regulatory box.The future of farming is electric, but outdated rules can force us to pay market rates for our own solar
When larger farming machinery and vehicles are fully electric and affordable, Australian farmers will grab the opportunity with open arms. But first we need some rule changes.
Scorecard reveals crisis of confidence among wind and solar investors, not a lack of capacity
A new scorecard tracking progress of the renewable energy sector against government targets reveals a crisis of confidence among wind and solar investors.
It’s been 10 years since the blackout of South Australia – could it happen again?
What happened 10 years ago to cause South Australia to go system black? And what would happen today if the conditions that occurred then were to be repeated?
Productivity has been weak. Mining and construction are the main culprits, just look at diesel and LNG
I first realised there was a problem with coal productivity when looking at diesel consumption, which is up about 70% per saleable tonne.
Coalition’s pursuit of Agent Orange climate policies will deliver an investment apocalypse soon enough
Dan Tehan’s attempt to win the climate wars carried a whiff of napalm – dropped on the Opposition itself, and of course the industry.
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