CANBERRA, Australia, Nov. 28 -- The Australian Bureau of Statistics issued the following news release: 2022-23 saw the first increase in net energy use in Australia since 2018-19, increasing by 2 per cent, according to data released today by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). Luisa Ryan, ABS head of environment statistics, said: "Both businesses and households saw higher end use, largely driven by a post-COVID-19 recovery in air travel and household use of fuel for transportation." In  more

CANBERRA, Australia, Nov. 28 -- The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission issued the following news release: The ACCC will not oppose Aurizon's (ASX: AZJ) proposed acquisition of Flinders Logistics Pty Ltd, following a restructure of the transaction to address the ACCC's preliminary competition concerns. Flinders Logistics operates a stevedoring and logistics business for bulk and limited break-bulk cargo at Berths 18-20 and 29, Port Adelaide and at Port Pirie, South Australia. Berth   more

MELBOURNE, Australia, Nov. 29 -- The Australian Conservation Foundation issued the following statement on Nov. 28, 2024: * * * On the passage of the Future Made in Australia legislation, the Australian Conservation Foundation's Chief Executive Kelly O'Shanassy said: "In a rapidly changing global energy landscape, the Future Made in Australia package provides a strong foundation for Australia to establish world-leading renewable-powered manufacturing and export industries. "Right now, Austra  more

BASEL, Switzerland, Nov. 28 -- Biomass, a peer-reviewed journal of biomass conversion and biorefinery, published research articles on the following topics in its December 2024 edition (Vol. 4, Issue 4): * Article - Advancing Circular Economy in Olive Oil Production: Comparing Maturation Systems for Vermicompost Creation from Olive Pomace * Article - Biomass Demineralization and Pretreatment Strategies to Reduce Inhibitor Concentrations in Itaconic Acid Fermentation by Aspergillus terreus * Ar  more

LONDON, England, Nov. 29 -- FutureCoal (formerly the World Coal Association) issued the following news: FutureCoal Limited (FutureCoal) has maintained that every nation's sovereign rights must be respected to support both economic development and climate goals. FutureCoal's Chief Executive Officer, Michelle Manook said, "What we are witnessing is an uprise in energy sovereignty. This should come as no surprise. The reality of compromised energy solutions and contingent funding year after year   more