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Canadian official threatens to cut off energy to the United States

CNN

CNN — Canada could retaliate against President-elect Donald Trump’s threatened tariffs by shutting down energy flows to the United States, a top Canadian official warned. Given that Ontario is not a major producer of crude oil, Ford’s threat appeared to specifically apply to electricity the United States imports from Canada. Ford’s comments also raise the specter of broader retaliation from …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Generation Z, review: gory state-of-the-nation satire pits zombie pensioners against 20-somethings

The Telegraph

Don’t be put off by the title of Generation Z if you’re not in that age range. Actually, your sympathies may lie with the OAPs who gain a new lease of life when they are infected with a virus that makes them spring from their care homes and start biting off people’s noses. All names that will mean nothing to …

1 year ago

Victoria Park MP Hannah Beazley to replace Bill Johnston in WA cabinet reshuffle

ABC

It took Hannah Beazley four attempts and eight years to follow her family's well-worn path into politics, but her rise through the ranks since has been far quicker, with the first-term MP on Thursday promoted to state cabinet. Despite Labor's internal workings effectively giving the cabinet seat to Ms Beazley after the right faction met on Monday afternoon, it had …

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1 year ago

WA's Mines, Petroleum and Energy Minister Bill Johnston resigns from state parliament

ABC

Western Australia's Energy Minister Bill Johnston has announced he is stepping down from cabinet next week and will not seek re-election in the 2025 state election. Key points: Bill Johnston has announced his resignation from Roger Cook's cabinet He will serve as the member for Cannington until the 2025 election Premier Cook described him as a "giant of the Labor …

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1 year, 6 months ago

Electricity price hike set to 'squeeze' small business in regional Queensland

ABC

The hospitality and agricultural industries are bracing for impact with electricity bills expected to surge by nearly 30 per cent next month. Key points: Electricity bills for small businesses are predicted to rise by 26.8 per cent in regional Queensland after July 1 Restaurant owner Luke Johnston says he's concerned it will be harder to keep costs down for customers …

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2 years, 1 month ago

WA government facing intervention calls before embattled coal miners drag power system down

ABC

One of Australia's most prominent energy investors has called on the West Australian government to intervene in the state's beleaguered coal industry before it collapses and the lights go out. Key points: Indian-owned Griffin Coal was tipped into receivership with debts of almost $1.5 billion Chinese-owned Premier Coal has been hit by a series of setbacks and declining output Coal …

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2 years, 2 months ago

2023 NFL Draft Watch: Best prospects, matchups for weekend’s top-25 showdowns

New York Times

It will be a fun slate of college football games this Saturday, including six matchups between ranked opponents. GO DEEPER Scouting Will Anderson Jr.: What to know about Alabama edge ahead of NFL Draft Prospect with the most to gain: Hendon Hooker, QB, Tennessee Entering the season, there were a handful of prospects competing to be the next senior quarterback …

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2 years, 6 months ago

Synergy coal power stations including Muja to close as WA Government prioritises renewable energy

ABC

Western Australia's government has called time on its involvement in coal power, declaring the state will exit the market before 2030 and plough billions of dollars into renewable energy and storage. Key points: State-owned Synergy will close its two coal power plants by 2029 The government will plough billions into renewable energy About 1,200 staff at the two power stations …

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2 years, 10 months ago

As household solar stresses the grid, WA and South Australia will have the power to turn it off

ABC

Authorities are moving to gain more control over rooftop solar panels amid a ballooning number of installations that are threatening to overload the grid at certain times. Key points: From February 14, Western Australian authorities will have the power to switch off rooftop solar panels when the grid is under stress The new regulations will only apply to new and …

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3 years, 1 month ago

'Micro' Snowy Hydro: Renewable energy fix to tackle town's power problems

ABC

An energy storage project that has been dubbed the world's smallest version of the Snowy Mountains hydroelectric power plant is taking shape in Western Australia. Key points: Pumped hydro is long-term energy storage involving the transfer of water between two reservoirs A start-up firm will build the world's smallest pumped hydro project at Walpole in Western Australia Experts say long-term …

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3 years, 7 months ago

Matt put a solar power battery on his bike shop. He won't put one on his home and policy is to blame

ABC

Matt King reckons "batteries are the way of the future". Key points: Just 4.4 per cent of the Australian homes with solar have household batteries too Regulators say excess solar is becoming a problem Disincentives could see more homes install batteries His reason for not installing one on his home highlights how much energy policy, subsidies and basic household economics …

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3 years, 7 months ago

Solar splurge hits record highs in WA as COVID-19, downturn fails to quell demand

ABC

WA households installed a record amount of solar power in 2020, further fuelling the rise of green energy in the country's sunniest state despite the economic downturn. Key points: Rooftop solar uptake reached a record amount in WA in 2020 The amount installed generated equivalent power to the state's biggest coal plant Grid-drawn energy demand reached a record low The …

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4 years, 1 month ago

Andrew 'Twiggy' Forrest's energy company AIE signs lease for Port Kembla gas terminal

ABC

Just a few months after Santos won planning approval for a multi-billion-dollar Narrabri coal seam gas project, Australian mining magnate Andrew "Twiggy" Forrest is speeding up plans for a floating gas import terminal at Port Kembla. Key points: Squadron Energy, part of Mr Forrest's Tattarang group, has signed a 25-year lease with NSW Ports It says it can provide 75 …

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