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Rio Tinto to buy all electricity from European Energy's planned solar project near Gladstone
11 months ago

Rio Tinto to buy all electricity from European Energy's planned solar project near Gladstone

ABC  

Australia's largest solar project has reached a major milestone — agreeing to sell all its electricity to mining company Rio Tinto. Key points: Rio Tinto has signed on to buy all the electricity produced from a proposed large-scale solar farm If approved, the farm will span 2,700 hectares near Gladstone, and construction will start in 2025-26 A nearby grazier is …

Solar Company Project Gladstone Rio Queensland Tinto
The clean energy super highway has hit a roadblock. Here's why
1 year, 3 months ago

The clean energy super highway has hit a roadblock. Here's why

ABC  

When a power giant offered Katherine Myers a $500 gift card, she had no idea she was about to give away unrestricted access to her property for the next four years. AusNet plans to build a high-voltage transmission line, 80 metres high, through the Myers' property, as part of the proposed 190-kilometre Western Renewables Link — one of a slew …

Property Power Route Transmission Line Myers Victoria
'Land Acquisition Compensation Can't Be Different Based On Nature Of Ownership' : Supreme Court Strikes Down NOIDA Authority's Classification
1 year, 10 months ago

'Land Acquisition Compensation Can't Be Different Based On Nature Of Ownership' : Supreme Court Strikes Down NOIDA Authority's Classification

Live Law  

The Supreme Court, on Monday, stuck down the classification made by the Greater NOIDA Authority between Pushtaini and Gair-Pushtaini Landholders for the purpose of granting compensation upon acquisition. While striking down the classification, the Bench comprising Justice Krishna Murari and Justice S. Ravindra Bhat held - The Land Acquisition Act does not envisage any differential compensation on the basis of …

Supreme Court Compensation Classification State Noida Ors Bench
Farmers don't want powerlines on their land, but to get to net zero, more need to be built
3 years, 1 month ago

Farmers don't want powerlines on their land, but to get to net zero, more need to be built

ABC  

The Castle's Darryl Kerrigan reckons powerlines are a reminder of man's ability to generate electricity. "There is a very rapid change now from coal to solar and wind," said Professor Andrew Blakers, an expert in sustainable energy systems from ANU. "We have rules for the construction of new transmission that was fine for coal power stations several decades ago, but …

Energy Farmers Land Solar Transmission Lines Transmission Lines
Farmers demand compensation for land-clearing laws to meet Kyoto climate targets
3 years, 2 months ago

Farmers demand compensation for land-clearing laws to meet Kyoto climate targets

ABC  

Farmers are insisting the federal government needs to compensate landholders who helped Australia reach earlier emissions reduction targets if it is to win the industry's support for a net zero emissions economy. Key points: The president of the National Farmers' Federation will be speaking with federal Nationals on Monday Fiona Simson says farmers must be compensated for land-clearing legislation introduced …

Farmers Emissions Kyoto Nationals Nff Simson Land Clearing
Queensland graziers and authorities unite to restore green pastures to barren landscapes
3 years, 9 months ago

Queensland graziers and authorities unite to restore green pastures to barren landscapes

ABC  

Rain is often touted as all that it takes to restore dry, drought-stricken land to its former grassy glory. Key points: Drought, overgrazing and invasive weed species like prickly acacia have depleted native seed reserves on grazing land Artificially increasing Mitchell grass seed reserves in depleted soil shows promise in field trials Hot temperatures and big rain events are required …

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