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Australia’s biggest oil and gas company abandons clean energy plans after cashing in on global fuel crisis

Australia’s biggest oil and gas company abandons clean energy plans after cashing in on global fuel crisis

Soaring commodity prices have bolstered the profits of Australia’s largest oil and gas producer, as it walks away from some of its emissions investment targets.
Angus Taylor steps on the gas, but how does that sit with emissions targets and carbon costs?

Angus Taylor steps on the gas, but how does that sit with emissions targets and carbon costs?

Angus Taylor releases pro-gas policy, just as a new report highlights the soaring carbon prices needed to keep in line with climate targets.
Australia’s first environmental standards promise protection – but raise concerns

Australia’s first environmental standards promise protection – but raise concerns

Tougher rules to protect Australia’s environment have been welcomed by developers, but conservation groups say they fall short of the changes needed.
Safeguard will short-change climate targets, study says, rules should be tougher on fossil fuels

Safeguard will short-change climate targets, study says, rules should be tougher on fossil fuels

Australian investors are pushing for big changes to Australia’s major pollution policy and they could force more companies to reduce pollution.
Northern Hemisphere extreme heat records just a warm up for the full El Niño theatre

Northern Hemisphere extreme heat records just a warm up for the full El Niño theatre

We’ve seen impacts of the record-breaking El Niño in the Northern Hemisphere – including heat-related deaths and nuclear shut-downs. What’s in store for Australia?
Climate Active is dead. The funeral will not be certified carbon neutral

Climate Active is dead. The funeral will not be certified carbon neutral

Australia’s government-run “carbon neutral” certification scheme is being wound up. It is good news for the climate.
Australia cannot hedge its way to a renewable export future

Australia cannot hedge its way to a renewable export future

For years, Australia’s contradictory role as renewable energy superpower and fossil fuel exporter was treated as a sensible hedge. Increasingly, it looks like a strategic liability.
“Disordered and delusionary thinking:” Ex-ADF chief calls out Australia’s climate hypocrisy

“Disordered and delusionary thinking:” Ex-ADF chief calls out Australia’s climate hypocrisy

Australia’s addiction to fossil fuel exports is undermining the “enormous” success of the renewable energy transition and threatening national security, one of the nation’s top military experts has warned.