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What 100% local renewables looks like globally
World Future Council produces handbook which covers all energy, not just electricity & with a focus on cities and communities in various parts of the world.
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Are EVs cheaper to buy and run than petrol cars, yet?
Are EVs finally cheaper to buy than the traditional petrol car? Analysis shows they are, particularly with solar.
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Obama at UN summit: ‘We have to answer the climate call’
Obama says U.S. is committed to climate action and that it wants to cooperate with other countries in finalizing a meaningful global climate treaty.
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Wave power prototype with Oz connection set for testing in Europe
EU collaboration including Australia’s Carnegie Wave Energy closes in on developing standardised, self-contained offshore electricity generator.
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Australia urged to set 50% renewables target by 2030
Major new report from ClimateWorks suggests Australia should aim for 50% renewables by 2030, as important stepping stone to zero-carbon economy by 2050 – when we will still have air-conditioning, drive cars, and enjoy a thriving economy.
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South Australia sets 50% renewable energy target for 2025
South Australia says it has already met its 33% renewable target, and will lift this to 50% for 2025 – if the national RET stays in place.
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Rockefeller heirs shift oil fortune into renewables, call it ‘astute business’
The heirs to the fortune of US oil tycoons John and William Rockefeller have divested their funds fossil fuel investments and reinvested them in renewables.
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Europeans now using no-carbon sources for 56% of demand
Penetration rates of no-carbon generation have increased from 50% to 56% in recent years in Europe.
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Another gong for Uni Wollongong net-zero energy fibro shack
Team UOW’s net-zero energy Illawarra Flame House – based on a converted fibro shack – wins another award, this time for engineering excellence.
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Australia can get to zero carbon emissions, and grow the economy
Australia could go to zero net emissions by 2050, without compromising prosperity or economic opportunity, if the world goes low carbon.
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Abbott’s energy green paper focuses on gas, coal, nuclear
Abbott energy green paper mentions gas 434 times, coal 100 times and nuclear 67. Storage gets 32, solar 26, and wind energy just 13 mentions.
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Up to $39bn a year – the cost of unpriced energy pollution in Australia
Report says unpriced CO2 pollution is biggest energy subsidy ‘by far,’ costing Australia $14-39bn in damage to economy, environment, health, and security.
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