Tanya Plibersek clearly believes that black, in this case coal, is white, in this case a pure and pristine Australia as emissions do not count against our record because they are exported. In thrall to the unions and the fossil fools, she is continuing to open and/or extend coal mines in a betrayal of the electorate that voted for better environmental policy.
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From: Maelor Himbury <M.Himbury@acfonline.org.au>
Date: 22 October 2024 at 8:41:00 AM GMT+11
To: Undisclosed recipients:;
Subject: Daily Links Oct 22
Date: 22 October 2024 at 8:41:00 AM GMT+11
To: Undisclosed recipients:;
Subject: Daily Links Oct 22
Post of the Day
Angela McLean
As nations meet in Colombia to confront species and ecosystem loss, the onus is on the global north to put science and collaboration at the heart of the issue
On This Day
Ecological Observance
Climate Change
An international panel is pushing for global militaries to report greenhouse gas emissions, emphasizing the environmental toll of warfare, with the issue set to be debated at the upcoming UN climate summit.
The oil industry has developed a detailed plan to roll back Biden administration climate regulations, with a focus on eliminating methane emissions rules, after the 2024 presidential election.
Peter Boyer
Sleep and warm nights don’t go together for me, and a string of them last week found me pondering, as you do, the state of the climate. Bear in mind that the most telling sign of greenhouse warming isn’t the midday maximum but the night-time minimum.
National
AEMO chief Daniel Westerman says the old paradigm of baseload power and peaking generation is no longer fit for the Australian grid, as renewables and storage eat away at markets once dominated by coal and gas.
Federal energy and climate minister Chris Bowen has announced that the next round of tenders under the federal government’s Capacity Investment Scheme have been super-sized to 10 gigawatts (GW) of wind, solar and battery storage.
The National Health and Medical Research Council has released draft guidelines on limits for four types of “forever chemicals” in drinking water. So how do they compare with other countries such as the US?
Australia’s largest steelmaker says a failure to boost gas supply and make prices competitive would hinder its push to cut its emissions.
The King has intervened in Australia’s climate change debate, saying the nation was ‘particularly vulnerable’ from rising temperatures and backing the Albanese government’s rollout of renewables.
John Quiggin
Federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek’s recent decision to approve expansion plans for three New South Wales coal mines disappointed many people concerned with stabilising the global climate.
Carrie Fellner et al
Authorities have proposed much lower safe limits for cancer-linked “forever chemicals” in drinking water. What does it mean for you?
Jennifer Hewett
There’s increasing focus on the crucial role of gas to support the energy transition. But bankers and politicians are yet to get the message.
SMH editorial
Australia is finally to adopt world’s best-practice permitted levels for cancer-causing forever chemicals in drinking water.
Victoria
The Victorian Government is returning water from the Birrarung (Yarra River) to Wurundjeri Woi-Wurrung Traditional Owners, delivering important cultural values and ongoing connections to land and water.
The state government has been accused of “dropping the ball” on a “ready to go solution” that could unlock more renewable gas supply ahead of Victoria’s forecast gas shortfalls.
Alexandra Crosby
The Ian Potter Centre at Melbourne’s Federation Square is located on the banks of the lower stretches of Birrarung, the Yarra River. For Reimagining Birrarung Design Concepts for 2070, on until 2 February 2025, the river flows into the gallery through ideas, images, objects and stories.
New South Wales
Pet owners are urged to protect their dogs from the deadly parvovirus by keeping their vaccinations up to date.
Queensland
They live among us but many people never notice them. They watch us but often people are oblivious. They have adapted to our city and exist alongside us while we take them for granted. I’m talking about birds.
The opposition leader was asked if he would match Premier Steven Miles’ promise of a High Court fight against any federal attempt to build reactors in Queensland.
Marion Rae
Queensland could revert to coal central as calls grow for a power plan from the energised LNP, days out from voters heading to the polls in the Sunshine State.
Joe Branigan
The continuation of 50c public transport fares for every one of Queensland’s 5.6 million residents and visitors is a costly political promise to keep and a really bad idea.
South Australia
South Australia could supply Asian markets with high-value green iron for decades to come, a newly formed consortium, Green Iron SA, says.
As the state cabinet meets in Whyalla, a new tender reveals the city doesn’t have enough gas to get the state’s hydrogen plant up and running, sparking fears of cost blowouts.
Tasmania
The operators of a new recycling facility say that it is the “most advanced of its kind in Tasmania” and will almost double the state’s current processing capacity.
Two new reefs along Tasmania’s coastline made up of concrete blocks are being studied for their influence on the marine environment. What this could mean for fisheries.
Possums, wombats and cockatoos are some of the species culled in 2023 as part of the state’s Property Protection Permit scheme. The 10 most culled native animals in 2023.
A protest is underway at Cement Australia’s Railton plant as part of International Day of Action against Big Biomass. Bob Brown Foundation is calling on the company to halt plans to burn thousands of tonnes of wood sourced primarily from native forests at Cement Australia’s Railton plant.
Northern Territory
Tourism operators are calling on Parks Australia to urgently upgrade the Uluru base walk to an all-weather track, after years of intermittent rain closures hurting local businesses.
Western Australia
The timeline for the massive Australian Renewable Energy Hub has been pushed out to 2029 for first power and 2030s for green hydrogen and ammonia production.
When hundreds of Aboriginal people gather next month on Rottnest, they will be shedding light on that dark history and seeking to lay it to rest.
Sustainability
The Biden administration has secured new commitments from key cities, states and corporations to reduce emissions from cement and steel, aiming to cut construction-related pollution.
Two lawsuits aim to expose how U.S. regulators allow companies to hide information on dangerous chemicals, making it difficult for the public and regulators to assess health risks.
Global heating particularly increasing risk of death from smoke inhalation in Australia, South America, Europe and parts of Asia
New research shows the 1970s model used to measure greenhouse gas emissions from cattle feedlots has been significantly overstating emissions.
Giles Parkinson
The International Energy Agency has a history of underestimating the growth of wind and solar, but a deep dive into its latest World Energy Outlook highlights the speed and scale of the global energy transition now being predicted by one of its most skeptical observers.
Nature Conservation
In a surprising study, researchers found that bumblebee queens overwhelmingly choose pesticide-contaminated soil to hibernate in, even when cleaner options are available.
Researchers find 61% of fresh waters in the UK contain high levels of phosphate and nitrate
Plastic waste, primarily from fishing vessels and other countries, has invaded the shores of Easter Island, contaminating local marine life and disrupting the food chain.
Maelor Himbury | Library Volunteer
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