Tool Monkeys! Fuck Yeah! Australian Carbon Emissions Rising Again From Power Sector

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Carbon emissions from Australia's main power market have increased for the first time in two years as coal makes a comeback in the country's energy mix, according to energy consultants Pitt & Sherry.

Black and brown coal-fired power plants supplied 75.2 per cent of the NEM’s power last month, up from 73.8 per cent a year earlier.

A reduction in Snowy Hydro’s output also helped drag down the share of power from renewable sources, said Hugh Saddler, principal consultant with Pitt & Sherry.

Australia’s stationary power industry, which is directly covered by the carbon price, has been one of the few sectors of the economy to show a reduction in carbon emissions. In the year to last September, the industry’s emissions totalled 178.7 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent, according to government data.

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http://www.smh.com.au/environment/emissions-rise-as-coal-makes-a-comeback-20140306-349rs.html

[NickB79]

1. If El Nino return, kiss more hydro goodbye

It typically brings dry weather to Australia.

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2. I'm feeling the pride

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3. The mind boggles