Morrison government’s policy chaos and its massive taxpayer subsidies for fossil fuels is undermining Queensland’s efforts to shift to renewables.
Morrison chaos and fossil fuel funding is undermining Queensland’s efforts to go green
Climate
Investors shift focus to batteries and solar, but go cool on hydrogen
A new investor survey shows interest in low cost battery and solar technologies surged in 2021, but enthusiasm for hydrogen has tempered.
Germany to fast-track coal exit to 2030, and 80 pct renewables under new coalition
New deal between SDP, Greens and pro-business party calls for coal exit by 2030, and an 80 per cent share for renewables.
Shell seeks to calm fears as some Powershop customers look elsewhere after acquisition
Shell seeks to reassure Powershop customers that it will be ‘business as usual’ for retailer following acquisition, as some look for the exit.
Australia’s de facto carbon price hits $40/t as international markets take off after COP26
Australia’s de facto carbon price hit $40/tonne, at least in the forward market, as international markets took off in response to COP26 outcome.
Three simple, low cost actions that can accelerate transition to zero emissions
Here are three simple, low cost actions that could accelerate push to zero emissions, and some less easy policy moves that could lock it in.
Treasury says Australia must engage with global shift to sustainable finance
Australia’s most senior treasury offical warns Australia must remain engaged in global shift to sustainable finance, whether it likes it or not.
Why Morrison and Taylor won’t “meet and beat” their 2030 emissions target
New analysis finds no evidence Australia will achieve a “projected” 35 per cent cut in emissions by 2030, and even the official Paris targets are in doubt.
Transcript: Energy Insiders Podcast interview with Simon Corbell
Simon Corbell says Australia’s green energy transition will be harder, slower and more expensive due to federal government’s lack of leadership.
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.
