Federal energy minister Angus Taylor has flagged he wants to develop Australia’s gas-fired power to help boost the economy. And conservative political strategist Sir Lynton Crosby recently argued business survival is more important than the environment, social and governance matters.
Internet connected devices need power. That either means connecting them to the grid, which limits what we can use them for or using batteries.
Much has been made of the COVID-19 lockdown cutting global carbon emissions. Energy use has fallen over recent months as the pandemic keeps millions of people confined to their homes, and businesses closed in many countries.
The controversial Snowy 2.0 project has mounted a major hurdle after the New South Wales government today announced approval for its main works.