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Critical skills shortages threaten Australia’s renewable energy transition

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A new report by the Institute for Sustainable Futures (ISF) at the University of Technology Sydney, in collaboration with the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) shows Australia’s electricity sector is poised for significant job growth but warns of potential skills shortages that could threaten the transition to a clean energy future. The study was facilitated … Continued

Media release: Applause for wind farm outcome that takes care of nature

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We are multiple groups across regional Australia, agriculture, industry and conservation, and we applaud the outcome of the Cattle Hill Wind Farm investing in protecting nature.   Cattle Hill Wind Farm has invested in cameras and artificial intelligence to stop wind farm blades spinning when eagles are approaching turbines. The company says no strikes have … Continued

COAL MINE EXTENSIONS: OUR CHILDREN WILL NEVER FORGIVE US

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September 25, 2024   In the wake of news the federal government has approved three coal mine extensions in New South Wales, experts in climate impacts have expressed their profound frustration as the undisputed scientific advice is that if we are to avoid the worst impacts of fossil fuel induced climate change, there cannot be … Continued

“Looks a lot like lip service”: Local groups leave government consultation process in disgust following Labor govt coal approvals

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Local community members concerned about climate change have left consultation processes with Labor MPs Peter Khalil, Alicia Payne, and Dr Daniel Mulino in protest following the government’s approval of three coal mines yesterday. In the seat of Wills, which the Greens have signaled as a primary target to win from Labor in the next election, … Continued

Gradiant Announces ProtiumSource, the World’s Most Complete Electrolyzer-Ready Water Solution, Tailored to the Needs of Green Hydrogen Producers

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ProtiumSource is feedwater-agnostic, generates zero discharge, and operates with renewable energy at industry-leading efficiency to produce green hydrogen BOSTON–BUSINESS WIRE– Gradiant, a global solutions provider for advanced water and wastewater treatment, announced today the launch of ProtiumSource, the world’s most advanced end-to-end solution for electrolyzer-ready water. ProtiumSource lets producers focus on green hydrogen, not source … Continued

Yallourn power station workers to be backpaid super after underpayment revealed

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Members at Victoria’s Yallourn Power Station will be backpaid superannuation after the Fair Work Commission ruled in favour of the Mining and Energy Union application for members to receive their withheld payments. Approximately 70 workers are affected, with the accumulated underpayments totalling approximately $75,500.  Victorian District Secretary Mark Richards said that this was a long … Continued

Why is Peter Dutton so frightened of nuclear detail?

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Still missing from the Coalition’s nuclear fantasy – any plans on costs, reducing climate pollution or nuclear accidents The public will have to keep waiting after Opposition Leader Peter Dutton failed to announce anticipated costings and other detail of the Liberal National Coalition’s nuclear proposal today.  Following Mr Dutton’s speech, Solutions for Climate Australia called … Continued

Peter Dutton’s weird obsession with uncosted nuclear risks energy security, the economy and our kids’ future

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMONDAY 23 SEP, 2024 PETER DUTTON’S WEIRD NUCLEAR OBSESSION is a reckless distraction that will delay real cuts to climate pollution and expose Australians to even more dangerous climate change. While Dutton clings to outdated ideas, our kids’ futures hang in the balance. Despite Peter Dutton’s grand claims, the Coalition has failed to produce any … Continued

MEDIA ALERT | Protest at Dutton’s nuclear address in Sydney

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WHERE: Martin Place at Pitt Street (outside the Fullerton Hotel)  WHEN: 11.15am Monday 23 September People from across the climate, environment and union sector will assemble outside opposition leader Peter Dutton’s address to the Committee for Economic Development Australia to say: WE CAN’T AFFORD NUCLEAR! Expect banners, signs and chants along with music and flying cash, illustrating … Continued