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The deadly disease blinding the West to who is winning the energy transition

The deadly disease blinding the West to who is winning the energy transition

Western economists, journalists and analysts systematically underestimate China’s technology leadership, especially on the decarbonisation of a legacy 20th Century fossil fuel economy.
After Anthony Albanese’s fold on data centres, where might Chris Bowen be curtailed next?

After Anthony Albanese’s fold on data centres, where might Chris Bowen be curtailed next?

Analysts and even state governments are trying to make sense of Albanese’s backdown on data centres. And what does it mean for Bowen’s ambitious plans?
The dirty word missing from the debate over how to power the data centre boom

The dirty word missing from the debate over how to power the data centre boom

Federal Labor’s determination to support renewables as the primary power source for data centres has tended to avoid any mention of one very important word.
Oil and gas giant Woodside abandons clean energy plans after cashing in on global fuel crisis

Oil and gas giant Woodside 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?