Australia Climate Change Coal Industry 
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 1, 2021
The amount of methane released into the atmosphere as a result of coal mining is likely approximately 50% higher than previously estimated, according to research presented at the recent annual meeting of the American Geophysical Union. The authors point out that less coal production doesn’t translate to less methane.
Green Car Congress
APRIL 10, 2021
Australia-based Fortescue Metals Group, one of the world’s largest producers of iron ore, recently revised its emissions reduction goal to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030—10 years earlier than its previous target. We have joined the global battle to defeat climate change. —Elizabeth Gaines, Fortescue CEO.
EV Central
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
But first I wanted to talk about climate change deniers, and how remarkable it is that they still exist. But first I wanted to talk about climate change deniers, and how remarkable it is that they still exist.
Baua Electric
JULY 22, 2024
The extent to which renewables should dominate Australia’s energy grids is a major issue in science and politics. Others, such as the Coalition, say renewables can’t “keep the lights on” at all and Australia should pursue nuclear energy instead. Solar and wind are clearly now the cheapest form of electricity.
Baua Electric
JULY 22, 2024
The extent to which renewables should dominate Australia’s energy grids is a major issue in science and politics. Others, such as the Coalition, say renewables can’t “keep the lights on” at all and Australia should pursue nuclear energy instead. Solar and wind are clearly now the cheapest form of electricity.
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 23, 2022
Rio Tinto has shown the effectiveness of a low-carbon iron-making process using ores from its mines in Australia in a small-scale pilot plant in Germany, and is now planning the development of a larger-scale pilot plant to further assess its potential to help decarbonize the steel value chain. Earlier post.)
Green Car Congress
JULY 10, 2011
Australia’s per capita CO 2 emissions are higher than those of the US due to an emissions-intensive energy sector. Australia Prime Minister Julia Gillard unveiled Australia’s carbon pricing plan—a core element in a new clean energy plan—in a short address to the nation. Click to enlarge.
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