A big week with good news with Queensland to hit 50 pct renewables two years early, Apple endorses right to repair legislation, deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon falls 66% in August, Victorian gas ban is beginning of the end for distributors and more….
Senate to investigate controversial Middle Arm development amid calls for ‘closer scrutiny’ The Guardian
About time: NSW hailed for finally hiking coal royalties to raise $2.7bn Renew Economy
Australian wave energy pioneer wins major tender to build first unit in Spain Renew Economy
Solar glass manufacturing breakthrough could slash costs, says ClearVue Renew Economy
Conservationists welcome discovery of rare glossy black cockatoo nests on NSW Mid North Coast ABC News
Queensland to hit 50 pct renewables two years early, but warns energy wars only just begun Renew Economy
Apple formally endorses right to repair legislation after spending millions fighting it 404 Media
Deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon falls 66% in August Yahoo!lifestyle
Ratings agency says Victorian ban is beginning of the end for gas distributors Renew Economy
Wildlife sniffer dogs teach platypus experts new tricks Sydney Morning Herald
Murray River floods bring boost to bird life in SA flood plains ABC News
Voters in Ecuador approved a total ban on oil drilling in protected land in the Amazon The Guardian
Investors are flocking to this $9bn ethical super fund Sydney Morning Herald
‘Walking billboard’ for Woodside: Parents want end to fossil fuel company sponsorship of WA Nippers The Guardian
Southern purple-spotted gudgeon fish, thought to be extinct for more than 20 years, released into the wild ABC News
Traditional boat-building with a modern spin to reduce Marshall Islands’ reliance on diesel ABC News