Marion Rae, Author at RenewEconomy

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Policy & Planning

Stubborn fossil fuel emissions threaten to blow global carbon budget
Scientists including Australia’s CSIRO warn that there is a 50% chance the world’s “carbon budget” will be exceeded in six years.
Marion Rae

Nov 13, 2024

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Policy & Planning

Regulator says “systemic change” needed to cut energy costs, embrace consumer renewables
Australian Energy Regulator says electricity affordability will be an “ongoing challenge” that requires systemic change and reforms to harness household solar and batteries.
Marion Rae

Nov 7, 2024

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Policy & Planning

“Silence not an option:” Teals push major parties to come clean on 2035 climate targets
Independent MPs are pushing for no further delay on Labor’s 2035 climate target, saying voters deserve more than silence from the major parties vying for power.
Marion Rae

Nov 5, 2024

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Policy & Planning

Union slams “false hope” in nuclear push, warns energy jobs at risk
Nuclear energy is a dangerous distraction from the real decisions facing Australia, the Electrical Trades Union warns members ahead of the Queensland election.
Marion Rae

Oct 23, 2024

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Policy & Planning

Queensland’s energy future under a cloud as LNP sends mixed messages on coal, emissions
Queensland could revert to coal central as calls grow for a power plan from the energised LNP, days out from voters heading to the polls in the Sunshine State.
Marion Rae

Oct 21, 2024

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Policy & Planning

Green hydrogen guarantee of origin scheme urgently needed, inquiry told
Inquiry told the emerging green hydrogen sector is “frustrated” by delays to the introduction of a mechanism to track and verify emissions associated with hydrogen, renewable electricity and other resources.
Marion Rae

Oct 15, 2024

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Policy & Planning

Australian steel giant taps “wild idea” about making oxygen on the moon to boost green iron prospects
A steel giant will work with a space tech entrepreneur on technology to produce iron from Aussie ores without adding to greenhouse gas emissions.
Marion Rae

Sep 18, 2024

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Storage

Milestone for vanadium flow battery technology after electrolyte tests for Australian project
Significant milestone claimed as tests validate first use of vanadium electrolyte produced at Perth facility in a functioning battery.
Marion Rae

Sep 16, 2024

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Wind

Breeding grounds, flight paths and climate change: Getting balance right on wind and solar approvals
Environmental approval for wind and solar farms have to consider habitat loss for precious species, but do not yet consider the biggest threat, which is climate change, or the benefits of reduced coal emissions.
Marion Rae

Sep 14, 2024

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Renewables

Australia inks $660 million hydrogen pact with Germany
A hydrogen investment pact with Germany will support new commercial supply and access to the European market for the emerging industry.
Marion Rae

Sep 13, 2024

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