On why there are two building codes in California
In news this week… Our PM Scott Morrison said he “did a jig” when Woodside got approval for the $16 billion Scarborough gas development. (So…
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COP26: Why keeping 1.5 alive is critical for a reef ‘in danger’
Earlier this year, the UNESCO World Heritage Committee recommended the Great Barrier Reef (GBR) be inscribed on the List of World Heritage in Danger due to climate-induced risk. They stated, there is “no possible doubt that the property is facing ascertained danger.” The recommendation followed a review of policy and risk mitigation approaches, including the…
Jeff Bezos catches a bit of COP26 fever
Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon and worth about US$193 billion, pledged US$2 billion to restore biodiversity and transform food systems at COP26 in Glasgow, Scotland.
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75 per cent of EV charging will happen at home. Here’s how the government is planning for it
The federal government is keen to integrate EVs into the grid, but wary to avoid demand blowouts.
