First phase of the world’s biggest flow power storage battery commissioned in China
This is a huge development, promising a major advance in the use of electrochemical cells, using chemical energy provided by two components dissolved in liquids….
Environment
Climate warning about threat of big rise in pathogen infections
Contributed by Ben Wilson Researchers at the University of Hawaii have found that climate change is magnifying exposure to diseases caused by pathogens, like Zika,…
Use climate bill to consolidate support base and move towards effective climate action
Contributed by Joe Montero Excuse the pun, but the matter of government action on climate is warming up. It is already among the greatest concerns…
Labor climate policy will be judged by what it delivers
Contributed by Jim Hayes Labor went to the May election with a promise to act on climate. The Greens and most of the independents took…
Report exposes Australia’s shocking environment record
Contributed by Jim Hayes No surprises here. The Morrison government hid evidence that the damage being caused to Australia by climate warming is far worse…
Floods once again show Australia needs much more prevention and climate action
Contributed from Victoria New South Wales is experiencing its fourth major flooding event in 18 months. Everyone should now see that climate change driven new…
Australia needs an effective approach to carbon emissions
Contributed by Joe Montero A paper released by the Grattan Institute, suggests that Australia is on the threshold of a new industrial revolution characterised by…
Greta Thunberg calls out ‘forces of greed’ and ‘lying’ political leaders as she takes to stage at Glastonbury
Emily Atkinson reports ( The Independent 25 June 2022) on the speech by Greta Thunberg at last weekend’s festival. The climate activist reminded that the…
Australia’s energy crisis the result of bad policy and privatisation
Contributed by Jim Hayes There is a lot of talk about an energy crisis, and this has brought on debate about Australia’s energy future. But…
Giving green light to big gas project flies in the face of zero emissions promise
Contributed by Jim Hayes In a move that has disappointed those who hoped the coming of the Albanese government would mean Australia had turned the…
