Australia is set to muscle in on an emerging industry that could see us become a global heavyweight - and rake in billions. As the world responds to the climate emergency and more and more nations begin the journey to decarbonisation, many have come to the conclusion that the future will include both renewable energy and clean hydrogen markets. As a result of this massive importance, the Australian Government has committed more than $500 million to our national hydrogen industry since 2015. But now, Australia is taking a huge step forward in an attempt to cement our status as a powerful hydrogen player, with the establishment of a funded network of hydrogen technology clusters in every state and territory.
Surge in global action highlights Australiaâs stance on climate change
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International action on climate change surged this week with General Motors announcing it will cease making petrol and diesel cars by 2035 and the United Nations secretary-general calling for wealthy nations to abandon coal and set net-zero emissions targets.
US President Joe Biden is putting climate change action front and centre of his administration.
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It followed the Biden administration announcing a slew of climate initiatives in the US, including executive orders to create a White House Office of Domestic Climate Policy and a National Climate Task Force, end fossil fuel subsidies, suspend oil and gas exploration on federal land, and place climate change at the âcentre of our national security and foreign policyâ.
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Letters of 22 December 2020: Negligence threatens our virus success
Dec 22, 2020 – 12.01am
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Australians paid a massive price to effectively eliminate COVID-19. It will take decades to repay the debt. This was an investment to save lives and allow the economy to recover.
The NSW government had plenty of time to devise plans and implement effective controls for passengers and flight crew arriving from overseas. This was clearly going to be the prime source of any recontamination.
We will pay a heavy price for the Sydney northern beaches COVID-19 outbreak.
Nick Moir
Which government departments failed? Who are the responsible politicians? To what extent are the airlines culpable?