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Study finds methane emissions from coal mines ~50% higher than previously thought

Green Car Congress

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.

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The Filthy Five: Toyota and Ford responsible for more emissions than Australia’s largest coal mines

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Australia's top selling fossil fuel car companies are responsible for more CO2 emissions than some of Australia's largest coal mines according to a damning new report from the Climate Council.

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Tesla Energy takes a stand against coal and gas generators in Australia

Teslarati

Tesla Energy firmly argued against using coal and gas generators to support a proposed low-cost, reliable, secure, and zero-emissions grid in Australia. . The project was aimed at providing a more robust and lower emissions power system for Australians. Tesla answered the Board’s invitation. . Credit: Tesla Energy).

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CSIRO roadmap finds hydrogen industry set for scale-up in Australia

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An economically-sustainable hydrogen industry in Australia could soon be on the cards according to a blueprint released by CSIRO, the national science agency, which found that cost-competitiveness is firmly on the horizon. Source: CSIRO.

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CSIRO and partners to test Direct Injection Carbon Engine to reduce brown coal emissions by up to 50%

Green Car Congress

DICE involves converting coal or biomass into a water-based slurry (called micronised refined carbon, MRC) that is directly injected into a large, specially adapted diesel engine. CSIRO is excited about the potential for DICE to lower power costs, halve carbon dioxide intensity and create a new export market for both brown and black coal.

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Australian Coal Baron Backing the Next Winners (EV Startups), or “Follow the Money”

CleanTechnica EVs

Trevor St Baker is one of the smart billionaires in Australia who is investing serious money in the transportation sector to promote the changeover to EVs despite his history and vocal support for coal-fired power stations. He is a coal baron who drives a Tesla Model 3, and he is building an EV ecosystem. After […].

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Australia Goes All-in on Green Hydrogen

Cars That Think

Welcome to Australia, where a green-hydrogen boom is in full swing. And while coal plants still supplied over half of Australia’s power in 2021, change is afoot. Phantom projects are not a problem confined to Australia. Why a hydrogen truck? The coming fuel-cell trucks will trim its diesel consumption.

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