Infrared video exposes climate-heating methane gas leaks

The Australian Conservation Foundation has captured infrared video that they say exposes climate-heating methane gas leaks and venting at dozens of mines and facilities owned by energy giants Santos and Origin, as well as pipeline company Jemena. 

New Zealand may become the first country in the world with 100 per cent renewable electricity following a deal with one of the world’s largest investment companies to develop and deliver a climate infrastructure fund valued at $2 billion.

And South Australia has launched a new charging station with vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology that, in allowing electric vehicles to either be recharged or be used as batteries, would create virtual power plants on wheels. 

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Investigation shows climate-heating gas being released from dozens of fossil fuel sites
Climate-heating methane gas is leaking or being vented from more than 100 places across 35 fossil fuel sites in Queensland and New South Wales, according to an investigation by environmental organisations.

NZ bid to be first in world with 100 per cent renewable energy
One of the world’s largest investment companies has committed $2 billion to a fund focused on making New Zealand the first country in the world with 100 per cent renewable electricity.

South Australia launches bi-directional electric vehicle charging trial
A new trial has begun in South Australia to test vehicle-to-grid technology, which could turn electric cars into virtual power plants on wheels.

Non-Indigenous Australians more likely to die in hot weather, study finds
Cultural solutions could be the key to our bodies’ ability to adjust, with this finding gaining significance in the context of the hotter and drier summers predicted for Australia. 

Renewable Energy Zones still in planning phase in race to replace NSW coal-fired power
Five sites in regional New South Wales to host the state government’s ‘power plants of the future’ in support of net zero by 2050 are still in planning phases and continue to lack the necessary additional transmission infrastructure.

Jacana Energy opens EOI for three new Darwin, Katherine solar farms
The NT government plans to power 21,000 Territory homes with a trio of new solar farms – but it’s unclear when three existing farms, built as many years ago, will connect to the grid.

Acciona Energia proposes new 58-turbine Nyaninyuk wind farm in south-west Victoria
A major energy company has proposed a fourth wind farm in Victoria to meet the rising demand for clean energy, with the proposed 58 turbines set to generate 330 megawatts of renewable energy annually. 

South American summit seeks roadmap to save Amazon
The vast Amazon is a vital carbon sink, reducing global warming. Now Brazilian officers have vowed to seek an ambitious roadmap to stop deforestation at a two-day meeting of the Amazon Cooperation Treaty Organization - the first to be held in 14 years.

Koala spotted walking along North Haven Beach reignites concerns about habitat loss
Although delighting to onlookers, the rare sight of a koala wandering along a northern New South Wales beach has reinforced concerns that habitat areas need to be increased and protected.