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‘It’s going to be messy’: advocates balance climate action and conservation amid Queensland’s green energy boom

The Guardian: Energy

‘Some negative projects will get up, but we have to keep our eyes on the broader goals’, says WWF Australia Get our morning and afternoon news emails , free app or daily news podcast A map of operating windfarms in Queensland does not take too long to survey – of the 100 or so across Australia, only six of them are in the sunshine state. But this is about to change in a very big way.

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Windfall tax weighs heavy on North Sea producers

Financial Times: Energy

Smaller independent operators say they have taken the brunt of the pain from the 75% tax rate on profits

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Plug MoU with Allied Green Ammonia for 3 GW of electrolyzer supply

Energy Central

Plug signs MoU with Allied Green Ammonia for 3 GW of electrolyzer supply AGA’s production facility will operate a 2,500 metric ton-per-day green ammonia process. It taps into abundant renewable energy resources and strong energy infrastructure, with the proposed location at Gove Peninsula strategically aligning with Asia’s trading partnerships.

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Mubadala Capital plans $13.5bn biofuels investment in Brazil

Financial Times: Energy

Arm of Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund also backs launch of new stock exchange in South American nation

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The Key to Sustainable Energy Optimization: A Data-Driven Approach for Manufacturing

Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions

In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. ♻️ Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets. 📊 Join us for a practical webinar hosted by Kevin Kai Wong of Emergent Ene

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Sustainable Aviation Fuel | Prospects

Energy Central

Sustainable Aviation Fuel Lots of talk in the hydrogen world around Sustainable Aviation Fuel, This week I spoke at the FeNEX energy exports conference in Perth Australia where it was discussed. Here's an Australian prospectus which may be of interest? [link].

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What is turquoise hydrogen and how clean is it?

Hydrogen Fuel News

This type of H2 is made using methane pyrolysis and is creating a stir in the industry Also known as methane pyrolysis H2, turquoise hydrogen is an emerging form of this fuel that can be used in fuel cells without producing greenhouse gas emissions. It is made by heating natural gas in an oxygen-free environment Turquoise hydrogen is made through natural gas pyrolysis , which means heating the methane in the absence of oxygen in process that results in pure H2 and a byproduct of solid carbon.

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Is NACS As A Standard In Peril? Probably Not.

CleanTechnica

A few days ago, Tesla shocked the charging world when Elon decided to fire the whole Supercharger development team. These weren’t the people who maintain existing sites (thank goodness!), but they are the people who found places to put chargers in, designed the plans for the site, dealt with utilities, [continued] The post Is NACS As A Standard In Peril?

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US EV Sales Up 170% in 1st Quarter vs. 1st Quarter of 2021

CleanTechnica

One of the hottest topics of the year in the auto industry has been hype about EV sales drooping, or at least not living up to expectations. How much substance is actually in that hype? Well, a little bit, but digging deeper, we can see that the EV market is. [continued] The post US EV Sales Up 170% in 1st Quarter vs. 1st Quarter of 2021 appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla Still Sells More EVs In USA Than Ford, Chevrolet, Hyundai, Kia, Audi, BMW, Chevrolet, & Toyota Combined

CleanTechnica

Actually, wait, Tesla still sells more electric cars in the USA than every other automaker combined. The company accounted for 55% of US EV sales in the first quarter. First, let’s look through some charts. Then, I’ll get to editorializing on this. These first four charts show the share of. [continued] The post Tesla Still Sells More EVs In USA Than Ford, Chevrolet, Hyundai, Kia, Audi, BMW, Chevrolet, & Toyota Combined appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Hydrostor Plans Two Large Compressed Air Storage Facilities, One In Australia And One In California

CleanTechnica

Hydristor in Toronto is proposing two long term energy storage facilities that use compressed air ajd stored heat to power turbines. The post Hydrostor Plans Two Large Compressed Air Storage Facilities, One In Australia And One In California appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Electrofuels Are the Future: The Driving Force to Decarbonizing Heavy Transport

Speaker: Ayesha Choudhury - Senior Vice President, Head of Capital Markets at Infinium

With the first wave of the energy transition, renewable energy sources (such as solar and wind) have begun replacing coal power generation. However, some sectors are lagging behind and struggling to decarbonize more than others, including large-scale transportation like commercial aviation, shipping, and rail transit. Electrofuels (aka eFuels) are the next generation of solutions to help the hardest-to-abate sectors pivot from their reliance on fossil fuels.

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I’m Using Just 20% of My Tesla Model 3 SR+ Battery

CleanTechnica

Many people feel a need for long-range batteries when they buy electric vehicles, and that actually goes for new buyers as well as repeat buyers. I have to admit that I have a hard time understanding it unless you’re an encyclopedia salesman (not sure if those still exist) or go. [continued] The post I’m Using Just 20% of My Tesla Model 3 SR+ Battery appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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EVs Take 91.0% Share In Norway — Volvo EX30 Grabs Top Spot

CleanTechnica

The auto market saw plugin EVs take 91.0% share in Norway in April, roughly flat from 91.1% year on year. BEVs alone took 89.4% share, up from 83.3% YoY. Overall auto volume was 11,241 units, up 25% YoY, a recovery over recent months. April’s best selling BEV was the Volvo EX30. . [continued] The post EVs Take 91.0% Share In Norway — Volvo EX30 Grabs Top Spot appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Can A Nudge Help Consumers To Choose Foods That Reduce Environmental Harm?

CleanTechnica

Everyday we make choices. We know in our hearts what is the best of all possible choices, but we sometimes hesitate due to lack of willpower, long-held habits, or personal preferences. Sometimes a nudge, that oh-so a gentle push, can attract our attention and move us to make better choices. [continued] The post Can A Nudge Help Consumers To Choose Foods That Reduce Environmental Harm?

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Tyson Foods Is Dumping Millions Of Pounds Of Pollutants Into American Waterways

CleanTechnica

The Union of Concerned Scientists reports that Tyson Foods has dumped millions of pounds of toxins into America waterways. The post Tyson Foods Is Dumping Millions Of Pounds Of Pollutants Into American Waterways appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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AR/VR Simulations for Sustainable, Regenerative, Circular Cities

Speaker: Nik Gowing, Brenda Laurel, Sheridan Tatsuno, Archie Kasnet, and Bruce Armstrong Taylor

With 191 country signatories to the Paris Climate Agreement now hard at work in the race to zero carbon by 2050, much of the heavy lifting in ecosystem sustainability falls on the shoulders of the world's densely populated urban centers. This conversation considers how today's AI-enabled simulation media, such as AR/VR, can be effectively applied to accelerate learning, understanding, training, and solutions-modeling to sustainability planning and design.