Climate
Australian Federal Government Climate Governments Solar
Pauline Hanson’s anti-solar rant confuses panels with mirrors, facts with falsehoods
A failed Queensland solar thermal project has become the latest target of the post-election facts-don’t-matter campaign against renewables in Australia.
ACT Government Australian Federal Government Climate Governments
ACT slams Coalition’s “Alice in Wonderland” climate and energy policy
ACT energy minister slams Federal Government on climate and energy, joining NSW minister and ESB chair Kerry Schott calling for a coherent approach to clean energy transition.
Climate Coal Governments Queensland Government
Queensland clears way for Adani to begin work on Galilee basin “carbon bomb”
Queensland Government grants Adani approval for groundwater management plans, as project clears last major hurdle before construction commences.
CleanTech Bites Climate Coal
Green hydrogen costs may fall as quickly as solar, but Australia still needs some luck
Green hydrogen costs are expected to fall as quickly as solar and battery storage, but Australia needs more things to go its way if it is to create a...
Climate Governments United Kingdom
UK unveils 2050 net zero carbon target, in a first for a major economy
UK becomes first major economy to legislate an end date for its contribution to global warming.
Battery Climate Governments NSW Government Renewables Rooftop PV Solar Storage
NSW promises details of solar and storage interest-free loans program soon
NSW says details of its promised zero-interest loan scheme for solar and battery storage should be released soon, and will aim to unlock billions in investment.
Australian Federal Government Climate Community Power Governments Renewables
Nuclear power exits Australia’s energy debate, enters culture wars
In Australia, support for nuclear power is increasingly marginalised to the far-right - support for nuclear power has become a sign of tribal loyalty.
Bloomberg announces largest ever philanthropic effort to fight climate crisis with a $500 million investment into the new Beyond Carbon campaign.
Australian Federal Government CleanTech Bites Climate Coal Governments Renewables Solar Wind
AEMO to model “step change” in energy transition and major emission cuts
AEMO confirms plans to model "step change" scenario that will include dramatic emissions reductions and an accelerated transition to a clean energy grid.
Angus Taylor Climate Governments NSW Government
NSW energy minister wants Coalition to stop pitting ideology and populism against science
New NSW energy minister wants federal Coalition colleagues to stop pitting ideology and populism against science, and asks them to support a full National Energy Guarantee that includes emissions.
