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Surge in WA emissions puts Australia’s net zero targets in doubt

The Guardian: Energy

Modelling results presented to the state government late last year and obtained by Guardian Australia showed that the state’s carbon emissions in 2024 are on track to reach 91.5m Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup Continue reading.

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Burrup Hub gas project could release 13 times Australia’s annual carbon emissions, analysis suggests

The Guardian: Energy

The analysis led by Greenpeace estimated the Burrup Hub expansion could lead to 6.1bn tonnes of CO 2 across the decades ahead if fully developed – roughly 13 times what Australia emits annually. Most of the emissions would be released when the gas was sold and burned overseas. Continue reading.

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Energy Insiders Podcast: The end of baseload in world’s biggest standalone grid

Renew Economy

Jai Thomas, the co-ordinator of energy in Western Australia, on that state’s massive renewable plans, the end of baseload, and the rise of big batteries. Plus: News of the week. The post Energy Insiders Podcast: The end of baseload in world’s biggest standalone grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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The West Australian goes big on Woodside’s ‘keeping lights on’ claim but keeps readers in dark on climate

The Guardian: Energy

Newspaper endorses CEO Meg O’Neill’s position the company’s gas is needed but doesn’t mention global heating Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our morning and afternoon news emails , free app or daily news podcast Who needs to pay for newspaper advertising?

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‘Walking billboard’ for Woodside: parents want end to fossil fuel company sponsorship of WA Nippers

The Guardian: Energy

New campaign supported by Greenpeace urges Surf Life Saving WA to scrap $5m naming rights deal Get our morning and afternoon news emails , free app or daily news podcast Parents say they don’t want their children to be walking billboards for Woodside, the naming rights sponsor for Nippers in Western Australia.

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Tanya Plibersek blocks Victorian government’s plan to build wind turbine plant at Port of Hastings

The Guardian: Energy

Plans to build the terminal at the Port of Hastings – seen as critical for the state’s strategy to develop an offshore wind industry – included dredging up to 92 hectares (227 acres) of the Western Port Ramsar wetland and reclaiming 29 hectares of seabed.

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Joint venture formed for Dandaragan geothermal exploration in Australia

ThinkGeoEnergy

Silica sand company VRX Silica has entered into a Farm-in and Joint Venture Agreement with Hydro X for a Geothermal Exploration Permit at the Dandaragan site in Western Australia. GEP 44 was only one of six geothermal exploration permits granted by the West Australian Department of Minerals, Industry, Resources, and Safety (DMIRS).

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