Marion Rae, Author at Renew Economy

Marion Rae

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Marion Rae is the Future Economies Correspondent at Australian Associated Press (AAP).

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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Policy & Planning

Guarantee of Origin: Move to prove credentials of green goods, set up REGO for renewables
A bill to certify renewable electricity and the carbon footprint of the emerging hydrogen industry has been referred for a Senate inquiry.
Marion Rae

Sep 12, 2024

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Policy & Planning

“We’re going to have to innovate the shit out of this:” Forum urges fresh thinking on climate
Leading thinkers call for Australia to stop relying on selling emissions-laden resources for prosperity and turn the focus to renewables, hydrogen and science-backed action.
Marion Rae

Sep 11, 2024

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Policy & Planning

Energy transition must deliver cheaper power and green jobs, “can’t be about Teslas in teal seats”
Every household should be able to upgrade their home and reap the power bill savings for years to come, regardless of their economic status, a forum has been told.
Marion Rae

Sep 10, 2024

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Climate

Bill passes to force big Australian companies to report on climate impacts and risks
Australia’s largest companies and financial institutions must provide greater detail on how climate change is affecting strategy and key business decision under amendments to the Corporations Act.
Marion Rae

Aug 23, 2024

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Policy & Planning

Woodside wrestles with EPA after reports it has rejected biggest new gas field in Australia
Woodside says it is working with “relevant regulators” amid reports a $30 billion gas megaproject in one of the world’s richest marine zones has been rejected.
Marion Rae

Aug 5, 2024

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Policy & Planning

Quit the quarry mentality or miss the green iron opportunity
Australia needs to act quickly or lose out to faster movers on green iron and steel elsewhere, an industry decarbonisation expert warns.
Marion Rae

Aug 1, 2024

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Renewables

World’s biggest renewable energy microgrid suspended
The mothballing of its nickel plans means BHP has suspended plans for what have been the world’s biggest renewable energy microgrid.
Marion Rae

Jul 28, 2024

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Renewables

Renewables crucial for green steel, but policy must call time on coal-fired furnaces
Investor view effective climate policies as crucial for “green steel”, which most say can not be produced by burning fossil fuels.
Marion Rae

Jul 19, 2024

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