Author: SHASA

Proposal for largest coal project in NSW withdrawn after emissions concerns raised

The Guardian, 11 October 2024 The proposal isn’t dead, but the approval process now requires that the future emissions of greenhouse gas are taken into consideration.

If motorists knew more about electric cars, they’d be more willing to buy them

The Driven, 2 October 2024

Insect abundance tripled over five years at two Minnesota solar sites. Native bee populations skyrocketed twentyfold

The Cool Down, 1 October 2024

Sensor trial hopes to empower managers to monitor bushfire risk

AIMN, 3 October 2024

Drive electric NSW Spring edition

Read the latest NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) newsletter here

Reduce food waste

ABC SE radio interview with Kathryn Maxwell, SHASA President, 30 September 2024. SHASA strongly supports efforts to reduce food waste.  Producing food is very resource intensive – water, fuel, fertiliser.  […]

The rise of solar power and China’s staggering EV growth may have pushed global emissions into decline

ABC News, 21 September 2024

ABA Bushfire Team Online Resources Supporting Parents & Families

The Australian Breastfeeding Association (ABA) have online resources and encourage families to prepare for the upcoming bushfire season. ABA have developed a quick guide that’s helpful for sparking conversations on how […]

A small WA seaside town was forced to switch off gas, becoming a ‘prototype’ for the green energy transition

ABC News, 19 September 2024

Fiona Phillips MP issues ‘get ready’ reminder ahead of bush fire season

Labor, 17 September 2024

The trials and tribulations of an EV driver’s road trip around the Far South Coast, Gippsland

About Regional, 12 September 2024

Did you miss the online debate for Mayoral candidates? Watch it here!

The Moruya Mail, in conjunction with The Tech Exec’s Tricia Pye, held an online debate for Mayoral candidates, on Monday 9 September from 5.30pm to 7.30pm. The following link is the […]

SHASA media release – SHASA questionnaire of Mayoral candidates

Mayoral candidates’ responses to questions prior to the online debate (for upcoming local election)

SHASA asked all Mayoral candidates to provide answers to the following 8 questions around Better Business Practices for Eurobodalla Shire Council. See their individual/party responses below. Implementing sustainable business practices […]

Let’s ensure NSW leads the charge in being powered by CLEAN, CHEAP ENERGY

Did you see the full-page ad in the Sydney Morning Herald last Thursday? 31 influential stakeholders representing business, workers, community, agriculture, and environment, as well as tens of thousands of […]

Online debate for Mayoral candidates (upcoming local election)

More information here

The world’s largest solar farm approved

The Australian government has issued environmental approvals for the construction of a 12,400 hectare solar farm, the largest on the planet. https://www.fastcompany.com/91176637/19-billion-solar-farm-world-s-largest-just-been-approved

Thousands of doctors sound alarm on health risks linked to fossil fuel pollution

ABC News, 14 August 2024 Sign the petition to the Australian Government

Solar Citizens welcomes Australia’s first national CER Roadmap and pushes for urgent implementation

www.solarcitizens.org.au, 22 July 2024

Being Heatwave Ready Webinar Series

The Upper Shoalhaven Landcare Council created this series of short online webinars on the topics to help build heatwave preparedness across NSW and Australia. ESC residents may also find this […]

Increasing a home’s thermal efficiency requires investment, but experts say it doesn’t have to break the bank

ABC News, 13 July 2024

NSW has the potential to Lead the Charge in the transition to renewable energy in Australia

SHASA encourages you to email the Premier and Michael Holland re time for clean cheap energy for everyone. Nature Conservation Council, 10 July 2024

Electric vehicles can feed power into the electricity grid, something experts say could be done more in the future

ABC News, 9 July 2024

Something’s afoot in a garage in Moruya offering relief to those in need

3 July 2024 Story and photos by Victoria Silk. Monday lunchtime was a hive of activity at the home of Kathryn Maxwell, as a team of regular volunteers merrily squeezed […]

Visualized: the parts of the US where summer heat has risen the most

The Guardian, 27 June 2024

Illawarra, NSW declared offshore wind area

DCCEEW, 17 June 2024

Farmers who graze sheep under solar panels say it improves productivity. So why don’t we do it more?

The Guardian, 13 June 2024

The top 7 EV charging myths busted

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A campaign to make Paris greener, primarily by reducing its dependence on cars

Instagram, 3 June 2024

Regional Queenslanders say electric vehicles worth it for fuel savings but challenges remain

ABC News, 10 June 2024

End of the windmill era: NSW switches to safer, more efficient solar water pumps

The Guardian, 6 June 2024

350 Community Climate Survey

350 Australia is asking our wider community on their sentiment on climate change and our government’s response. We will be presenting this to MPs and decision makers SOON! This survey […]

What’s going on in Australia’s EV market?

Some claim the EV market is slowing down. Is it true?  NRMA, 5 June 2024

‘Yes, Lego car!’: why small electric cars could be about to break the grip of SUVs

The Guardian, 1 June 2024

Are electric cars better for the environment than fuel-powered cars? Here’s the verdict

ABC News, 27 May 2024

Solar Battery Costs – Are They Worth It?

Solar Choice, 25 February 2024

Thinking of getting a solar battery? Consider these things first

The Guardian, 25 May 2024

Incentives to boost rollout of household batteries in NSW

NSW Government, 24 May 2024

I invented a pedal-powered home office. Now I exercise – and save energy – at my desk

The Guardian, 21 May 2024

Sun tax: When it will hit, what it will cost and why solar export tariffs remain controversial

One Step Off The Grid, 16 May 2024