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Month: February 2023

Australia rejects a coal mine near Great Barrier Reef due to risk of ‘irreversible damage’

By Laura Paddison, CNN The Australian government on Wednesday turned down a proposal for a new open-cut coal mine near the Great Barrier Reef, invoking environmental laws and the risk of “irreversible damage.” The mining project, proposed by controversial Australian businessman Clive Palmer, would have been located less than 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) from the

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How fresh tax credits, rebates can launch eco home updates

By ANNIE MILLERBERND of NerdWallet The Inflation Reduction Act includes tax credits and rebates for homeowners who make energy-saving updates to their homes. Tax credits are available now for updates like new windows, doors, air conditioners, insulation and solar panels, while larger rebates for energy-saving and electrification updates are expected to become available later this

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