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Group of 28 climate scientists, academics and energy industry veterans release a joint statement fact checking the federal government's "unbelievably misleading" claims on climate and emissions.
Scott Morrison's week-long celebration of climate and energy policies looks less like a pivot than a crouch. It would make more sense if more renewables were on the agenda,...
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NSW Labor aims for “at least” 50% renewables by 2030
NSW Labor says will target at least 50% renewables by 2030, and 100% of state government electricity needs by 2025.
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Morrison pumps up Tasmania hydro as black coal emerges as likely biggest winner
As Scott Morrison throws money at pumped hydro schemes that the owners either didn't want or don't know what to do with, new modelling shows they will likely favour...
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Coalition throws another $1.4 billion to try and make Snowy 2.0 stack up
Coalition gives green light and another $1.4 billion of taxpayer money to Snowy 2.0, but it will take a dramatic shift in renewables to make the project work.
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Morrison’s fast-tracking of Tasmania link only makes sense with rapid coal exit
Scott Morrison should be careful what he prays for: fast-tracking the Tasmania battery of the nation project only makes sense if Australia fast-tracks the exit of coal generation and...
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Morrison puts lipstick on Tony Abbott’s pig of a climate policy
Scott Morrison re-badges Tony Abbott's Direct Action policy and calls it something which it is not: A Climate Solutions package.
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Cost-effective, clean, reliable grid: “You can have it all,” says Zibelman
In the same week as conservatives shout down renewables and climate policy, AEMO boss Audrey Zibelman says Australia can have a renewables-based grid that is cost effective, zero carbon,...
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“It’s proof!” Coalition endorses Murdoch’s “carbon cut apocalypse” beat up
A new low? Murdoch media story on patently absurd carbon costings endorsed by the Coalition government as "proof" of the dangers of Labor's proposed energy and climate policies.
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100% renewables can be reached quickly, but it needs a plan
Group of 45 researches and energy experts say quick transition to renewables is essential to slash emissions, but it needs a detailed plan, and rule changes.
