New wind farm for Victoria

TagEnergy is set to build the first stage of the Golden Plains Wind Farm near Geelong in early 2023. This development will include 122 turbines, making it one of the largest wind farms in Australia. The farm is expected to start providing green electricity to households by 2025. Commonwealth Bank will be financing a large portion of this project. This news comes after yesterday’s announcement of a $2 billion investment into a wind farm in Queensland.

The Australasian Fire and Emergency Service Authorities Council have warned that flooded inland towns in New South Wales and drier parts of southern Western Australia should prepare for "above normal fire potential" this summer, with the record rainfall in eastern Australia expected to create significant fuel loads for bushfires.

NASA announced that it intends to pursue new options to measure and observe greenhouse gases in the earth’s atmosphere. Obtaining gas data from international and commercial partners, as well as extending the Orbiting Carbon Observatory-3 will both be a part of the first Earth System Explorers mission. In addition, they are cancelling their current “GeoCarb” mission which would have otherwise measured greenhouse gas emissions and plant health from space. 

$2 billion wind farm to be built in Victoria
TagEnergy is set to build the first stage of the Golden Plains Wind Farm near Geelong in early 2023. This development will include 122 turbines, making it one of the largest in Australia. The farm is expected to start providing green electricity to households by 2025. 

Firies warn increased fire risk for NSW, WA fire season
Fire authorities have warned that flooded inland towns in New South Wales and drier parts of southern Western Australia should prepare for "above normal fire potential" this summer, with the record rainfall in eastern Australia expected to create significant fuel loads.

NASA to conduct research in measuring greenhouse gas emissions
NASA announced that it intends to pursue new options to measure and observe greenhouse gases in the earth’s atmosphere. Obtaining gas data from international and commercial partners, as well as extending the Orbiting Carbon Observatory-3 will both be a part of the first Earth System Explorers mission.

Only half of Australian teens feel positive about the future
A new survey from Mission Australia shows Australian teenagers are less optimistic about the future than they used to be. Climate change and environmental issues were ranked high as a concern, and more than one-third of the 18,800 teens surveyed were concerned about mental health issues.

Sydney family overcomes EV charging problem
A family in Sydney has overcome the lack of electric vehicle charging stations in their area by rolling out a 20m charging cable from their apartment. Their life hack has brought attention to the local public about the need for more EV infrastructure in the city.

Foods at risk of extinction
Some of your favourite morning treats or afternoon snacks could be at risk of being wiped out from factors such as disease and climate change. Including coffee, chocolate, blueberries, broccoli, and honey.

Just Stop Oil activist jailed for traffic jam in London
A climate activist who disrupted traffic on the M25 in London has been sentenced to six months in prison. He is the first to be sentenced in relation to the disruptive motorway protests staged by Just Stop Oil earlier this month.