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Climate

Climate Authority says 75 pct cut in emissions “achievable” as Australia mulls 2035 target
Climate Change Authority says up to 75 pct emissions cuts by 2035 are achievable, but any more could risk economic and social disruption.
Marion Rae

Apr 13, 2024

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Climate

Australia could be one of world’s biggest carbon credit factories, but must be wary of hype
Polluters warned to be honest about the role of carbon markets in curbing climate change and biodiversity loss, with carbon credit production set to soar.
Marion Rae

Apr 10, 2024

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Policy & Planning

Renewables superpower blueprint promises tens of thousands of green jobs
A new workforce, financial incentives and protection for local content in solar panels, electric trucks and wind towers are part of a “superpower” blueprint.
Marion Rae

Apr 10, 2024

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Climate

New phase of carbon markets to focus on emission cuts rather than offsets
Investors are holding back on climate and nature repair investment in Australia as uncertainty continues for the carbon markets and prices fall because of questions about integrity.
Marion Rae

Apr 6, 2024

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Policy & Planning

“Every watt counts:” Labor hones in on household demand in new energy performance strategy
National energy performance strategy focuses on consumer demand and working “hand-in-hand” with rooftop PV, batteries and EVs.
Marion Rae

Apr 5, 2024

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Climate

Mandatory climate reporting regime pushed out to 2025
Corporations will be covered by a climate reporting regime under new laws but not yet, as Treasurer Jim Chalmers bends to pressure from the big end of town.
Marion Rae

Mar 27, 2024

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Gas

“Lights out:” Gina Rinehart-backed gas company warns of “death knell” without taxpayer funds
Gina Rinehart-backed gas company wants Australian government to stop reducing demand for gas and to include it in capacity investment scheme.
Marion Rae

Mar 26, 2024

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Nuclear

Nuclear ranks last on list of good investments by big institutions
The vast majority of investors do not see nuclear power as a good investment, with less than one in 10 exploring this technology, new survey finds.
Marion Rae

Mar 25, 2024

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CleanTech Bites

Farmers double the value of back paddocks with renewable power deals
Some farmers are getting almost double the value of back paddocks in land deals struck with renewable energy and storage developers.
Marion Rae

Mar 24, 2024

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Community Power

Most Australians would pay more for home with solar and batteries, not so sure about EV chargers
Most Australians prepared to pay for homes with solar and battery storage, but not so sure about EV chargers and full electrification.
Marion Rae

Mar 23, 2024

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