Michael Mazengarb, Author at Renew Economy

Michael Mazengarb

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Michael Mazengarb is a climate and energy policy analyst with more than 15 years of professional experience, including as a contributor to Renew Economy. He writes at Tempests and Terawatts.

Massive 6,000MW wind and solar hub proposed in South Australia to power green hydrogen exports
Plans for a massive 6,000MW green hydrogen export production facility in South Australia have been unveiled.
Michael Mazengarb

Nov 18, 2021

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Fossil gas hydrogen could lead to “substantial” lift in emissions, and higher prices
New research shows hydrogen production from fossil gas presents “substantial risk” of higher emissions, and higher prices, due to fugitive emissions.
Michael Mazengarb

Nov 17, 2021

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Taylor concedes key government policy was never intended to cut emissions
Taylor rules out strengthening the Safeguard Mechanism, raising fresh questions around how the Morrison government intends to get to zero net emissions.
Michael Mazengarb

Nov 17, 2021

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Policy & Planning

Labor juggles policy and politics as it mulls response to Morrison’s chaotic climate calls
While major questions will remain over the Morrison government’s climate policies, focus will shift to Labor for it to deliver its alternative plan.
Michael Mazengarb

Nov 16, 2021

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New alliance to ensure First Nations communities share benefits of wind and solar boom
First Nations Clean Energy Network to help share the benefits of the clean energy boom and avoid a repeat of mistakes of mining companies.
Michael Mazengarb

Nov 16, 2021

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Policy & Planning

COP26 Wrap: Australian and global reactions to the ‘Glasgow Climate Pact’
The “Glasgow Pact” receives mixed reviews; praise for delivering a turning point for coal, while failing to bridge the gap ambition to 1.5 degrees.
Michael Mazengarb

Nov 14, 2021

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Policy & Planning

‘Glasgow Pact’ keeps pressure on climate laggards like Australia, even after watering it down
The ‘Glasgow Pact’ keeps spotlight on countries going slow on climate action, despite a last-ditch attempt to weaken a call for the end of coal power.
Michael Mazengarb

Nov 14, 2021

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Policy & Planning

Glasgow Brief: Australia given “Colossal Fossil” award as COP26 goes into overtime
Australia recognised as the worst performer in Glasgow, as the COP26 talks set to run for at least one extra day.
Michael Mazengarb

Nov 13, 2021

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Policy & Planning

Morrison chooses fossil fuels over farmers in “laughable” net zero modelling
Government modelling shows Morrison had a choice between two scenarios – one that favoured fossil fuels and another that favoured farmers. It chose fossil fuels.
Michael Mazengarb

Nov 13, 2021

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Taylor’s latest $500m carbon capture fund may already be headed for scrapheap
Taylor’s $500 million ‘low emissions tech’ fund that will support carbon capture and storage technologies is heading for defeat in the Senate.
Michael Mazengarb

Nov 12, 2021

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Policy & Planning

Glasgow Brief: Negotiations head into crunch mode as COP president warns “time is running out”
COP26 heads into crunch time, as the COP president pleads with negotiators to finish on time. New Zealand emerges as a surprise agitator on 2030 targets.
Michael Mazengarb

Nov 12, 2021

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NSW formally declares Australia’s first Renewable Energy Zone
NSW takes another step towards achieving its renewable energy ambitions, formally declaring its first Renewable Energy Zone.
Michael Mazengarb

Nov 11, 2021

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