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Australia’s coal problem is also its mercury problem
Analysis of toxic emissions from Australia’s coal plants has revealed our per capita mercury emissions are roughly double the global average.
Robyn Schofield

Aug 17, 2017

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Commentary

Revelations from the New Acland coal mine case
The Land Court recommendation against expansion of New Acland Coal mine has exposed Queensland’s – and Australia’s – deeply flawed environmental and health assessment process.
David Shearman

Jul 25, 2017

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How much do ultra-supercritical coal plants really reduce air pollution?
It’s not the difference in coal technology that matters most in reducing emissions, but regulation.
Lauri Myllyvirta

Jun 22, 2017

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The world is waking up to the $5.3 trillion cost of fossil fuels
As China realises the unpriced costs of coal power, such as air pollution, coal production is starting to fall.
John Quiggin

May 22, 2015

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Dirty air, dodgy politics in Victoria’s Latrobe Valley
Why it’s easier to attack science than listen to Morwell fire death statistics.
Adrian Barnett

Sep 29, 2014

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Indoor air pollution kills millions — solar could help save them
Indoor air pollution kills more people around the world every year than HIV and malaria combined — but solar power might be the key to solving the problem.
Jeff Spross

Sep 18, 2014

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Running on clean energy: “Question of social and political will”
US has technology and logistical ability to convert to all-renewable energy sources by 2050—if it can manage to exercise necessary social and political will.
Sandy Dechert

Feb 26, 2014

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China 1,000MW solar project flags shift for global market
China’s second largest maker of solar panels will develop a huge 1,000 MW ground-mounted solar power plant complex in a remote Chinese desert.
Emily Atkin

Jan 9, 2014

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