Post of the Day
Who created the renewable energy miracle?
Paul Krugman
As terrible as many things in the world are, climate is unique in posing an existential threat to civilisation. And it’s horrifying that so many political figures are dead set against any serious action to address that threat.
On This Day
Raksha Bandhan – Hinduism
Ghost Festival – Buddhism
Climate Change
Rain falls on the Greenland ice cap for first time in recorded history
Scientists say rain falling on Greenland’s highest point for the first time on record is another worrying sign of warming for the ice sheet, which is melting at an increasing rate.
New ways to estimate climate change impacts on agriculture
Most scientists agree climate change has a profound impact on U.S. agricultural production. But estimates vary widely, making it hard to develop mitigation strategies. Two agricultural economists take a closer look at how choice of statistical methodology influences climate study results. They also propose a more accurate and place-specific approach to data analysis.
National
Time is running out for the Murray-Darling Basin Plan, research suggests
Research by the University of Technology Sydney confirms there is not enough water in the system to meet the requirements of the Basin Plan.
After decades of trials, nearly $4 billion of taxpayer money has been spent on carbon capture and storage, and it’s still not at industrial scale. Proponents say they are close, and others say CCS must play a role to reach net zero.
German ambassador joins calls for Morrison government to take more ambitious climate action
Thomas Fitschen says Glasgow summit a ‘decisive moment’ with current international commitments insufficient to limit global heating to 1.5C
Now is not the time to disincentivise solar take-up
Stephanie Gray
I was furious when I read that the Australian Energy Market Commission is going to let homes with solar panels be charged for feeding excess energy into the grid.
Afghanistan fight won’t be won with solar panels [$]
Vikki Campion
The sobering issue is not terrorism or even the Taliban in Afghanistan. Apparently the way we are going to defend ourselves in the new world is with climate policy.
Victoria
Minerals regulator supports new national parks
Earth Resources Regulation has taken steps to support the staged implementation of new national parks in central west Victoria.
Queensland
He told David Attenborough about baboons, and his world became wild
Across a campfire, the Queenslander researching gelada baboons tells Sir David what he can. He doesn’t know it yet, but his life is about to change.
Tasmania
Over two decades without a sighting, this strange little fish is now officially endangered
This species of pink walking fish, which attracts prey with a lure, has not been spotted in the wild for over 22 years, but researchers are hoping that’s only because they dwell beyond where divers venture.
Peace in salmon war lies on the land [$]
Richard Flanagan
Land-based farming is the only answer to ensure the future of the state’s salmon industry
Northern Territory
Monster solar farm backed by Atlassian founder about to get ‘significantly bigger’
The $22 billion solar farm backed by billionaires Mike Cannon-Brookes and Andrew Forrest to supply Darwin and Singapore with power is expanding.
Sustainability
English cities could be given national park status under new proposals
Government body Natural England is considering move in response to Glover report on protected landscapes
Who created the renewable energy miracle?
Paul Krugman
As terrible as many things in the world are, climate is unique in posing an existential threat to civilisation. And it’s horrifying that so many political figures are dead set against any serious action to address that threat.
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