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Australia Hosts First Climate Change Adaptation Conference

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The first international conference held in Australia to discuss the science and options for adapting to climate change begins in the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Center, Queensland, on 29 June. Professor Palutikof.

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Toyota accelerates EV commitment, confirms electric ute

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Koji Sato speaks at a Tokyo press conference on April 7 2023 announcing Toyota’s ramped-up EV commitment. Sato stressed that Toyota’s BEV expansion would not come at the cost of hybrids , with which Toyota has enjoyed enormous sales success. Driven by new CEO Koji Sato, the new Toyota plan calls for 1.5

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Garnaut Climate Change Review issues first of 8 update papers in 2011; reaffirms decision-making framework and need for mitigation efforts

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A Final Update Report will be presented to Australia’s Prime Minister on 31 May 2011. To answer this central question, Garnaut developed a framework to consider whether the costs of policies designed to mitigate the effects of climate change exceeded the benefits of mitigation. Earlier post.)

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More than 50 percent of MoUs signed in Vibrant Gujarat are green | Autocar Professional

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The event will have seminars and conferences on technology and innovation, drivers of inclusive growth, semiconductors, electronics, and EV start-ups. The Vibrant Gujarat Summit is likely to attract investments with a focus on emerging sectors like semiconductors, green hydrogen, e-mobility, renewable energy and FinTech, among others.

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Exploring Sydney’s Deep Tech Ecosystem

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The power of deep tech The tech industry in Australia is a powerhouse, employing one in 16 Australians and ranking as the country’s third-largest industry. It’s slashing the cost of cancer drugs, offering hope for prolonged lifespans and alleviating suffering. In 2021, it accounted for 8.5 billion raised, over $1.4

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Tesla drivers have smoke blown in their faces | Opinion

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Now, I’m talking specifically about people I know, either because they’re in my family, or they’re just in my social circle and I’ve heard them say stupid s**t like: “Yeah, it’s hot, but Australia has always been hot.”

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NIST calculates H2 pipeline can cost up to 68% more than nat gas pipeline; proposes code change to reduce cost

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With the proposed code, in most cases, you can get a net savings with a thinner pipe wall, because the net reduction in material exceeds the higher cost per unit weight. The NIST study is part of a federal effort to reduce the overall costs of hydrogen fuel. —James Fekete, a co-author of the study. Alp and Faisal I.

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