Hmmm, the view of the Mineral Council to the Minister’s rejection of a tailings dam sited inappropriately is noteworthy. Protection of cultural heritage sets a dangerous precedent’. Others might view the precedent as anything but dangerous.
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From: Maelor Himbury <M.Himbury@acfonline.org.au>
Date: 20 August 2024 at 8:23:16 AM GMT+9:30
To: Undisclosed recipients:;
Subject: Daily Links Aug 20
Date: 20 August 2024 at 8:23:16 AM GMT+9:30
To: Undisclosed recipients:;
Subject: Daily Links Aug 20
Post of the Day
Bruce Mountain
Imagine if Australian cities became major producers of clean energy, rather than relying on far-flung solar and wind farms.
On This Day
Ecological Observance
Climate Change
As Republican leaders prepare for a potential “red wave” in November, they face growing tensions between opposing the Inflation Reduction Act and supporting tax credits for clean energy that benefit their communities.
A majority of the Inflation Reduction Act’s clean energy jobs and investments have flowed to Republican states, despite their lawmakers’ opposition.
Marianne Lavelle
Vice President Kamala Harris’ entry into the presidential race has ignited hope among environmentalists that her administration could push climate action further than President Biden’s, particularly by holding Big Oil accountable and addressing historic injustices.
National
Hot winds predicted to push temperatures four to seven degrees above average across the east of the country
The share of wind, solar and hydropower in the electricity grid needs to more than double by 2030 for the nation to reach its net zero goal, modelling suggests.
Testing shows
bacteria levels in the Yarra River can vary dramatically. But some daring Melbourne swimmers still risk it.
Australia’s top fuel supplier say its plan to install 300 electric charging bays by the end of this year is moving slower than expected.
Tony Wood
The Productivity Commission looks set to review the 1990s-era electricity market design. The key will be making sure that governments stick to an agreed fix.
Alexandra Wake
Australian journalists sitting in climate-controlled offices have repeatedly failed when it comes to reporting on climate change.
Victoria
Unfinished stations and budget issues are plaguing the $14 billion mega-rail project as it battles fresh delays and potential compensation claims.
The state government says ongoing delays on the Melbourne Airport Rail Link mean “cost escalations are inevitable” as new analysis shows how much the project could end up costing.
Shannon Deery
Concerns have reached political fever pitch over the $34.5bn political albatross strangling the Allan government. Forging ahead with the project may no longer be an option.
New South Wales
Researchers involved in an Australian-first study on the presence of “forever chemicals” in platypuses say they are “shocked” by the findings.
The environment minister’s protection of the headwaters and a section of the Belubula River where the McPhillamys Gold Project mine’s tailings dam was to be constructed has been described as a “dangerous precedent” by the Minerals Council.
Green activists are abusing land rights acts at the cost of economic empowerment and Tanya Plibersek is failing to listen to the Aboriginal authority on the lands of a vetoed $1bn gold mine, a respected Wiradjuri leader warns.
Environment watchdog advised in 2021 the material ‘should not be used broadly’, before backing away from proposals to tighten regulations
Opinion
Mining in NSW is now subject to the whims of ministers and activists. Just witness what happened to a gold mine that would have provided hundreds of jobs and hundreds of millions in mining royalties.
Western Australia
The announcement today that the Australian Conservation Foundation will drop its legal action against Woodside’s mammoth gas project at Scarborough is evidence Australia’s environment laws are “too weak” say the Greens, who are pushing for a climate trigger as part of Labor’s Nature Positive legislation.
Traditional Owners have raised serious concerns about a proposal to frack Western Australia’s Kimberley region
Sustainability
Drinks cans, food containers, even a cyclist’s shorts – these everyday items made from different plastics carry a 95 per cent chance of seriously harming human health, a world-first study has found.
Nature Conservation
While tourists flock to the Italian island in greater numbers, a water crisis is intensifying for its rural population
A new leader at the International Seabed Authority could pave the way for deep-sea mining, raising concerns about its environmental impact.
Maelor Himbury | Library Volunteer
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