Other nations have acknowledged the demise of coal, and it’s time Australia caught up.
Climate
Westpac takes ‘small first step’ towards oil and gas divestment
Westpac has told oil and gas producers it will no longer accept them as new customers unless they have clear strategies aligning them with the Paris goals.
Running the numbers on Victoria’s climate plan – the leader in state climate action
Victoria has raised its climate ambition – but has it raised it far enough? There seems to be plenty of low hanging fruit left strangely unpicked.
Victoria embarrasses Morrison with new climate target, but activists want more
Victoria increases 2030 emissions reduction target to up to 50 pct. The reaction shows the deep gulf between environmentalists, investors and employers.
Reaction: Emissions the unspoken ‘elephant in the room’ in ESB reform package
ESB market reform proposals raise concerns about emissions, consumer outcomes, and the lingering issues over the payment for grid connections.
Historic German court decision rules climate inaction violates rights of the young
A significant and historic ruling from Germany’s top court: putting off climate action for future generations to deal with is illegal.
Morrison in mad scramble to boost fossil fuels while the world changes fast
A taxpayer funded gas plant and a proposed subsidy for fossils on the grid. As the world shifts away from coal and gas, Australia’s government doubles down.
Transcript: Energy Insiders interview with Carbon Tracker’s Kingsmill Bond
CarbonTracker’s Kingsmill Bond on his new report showing why wind and solar are already driving the most rapid energy transition the world has seen.
EU Green Deal could phase out European coal by 2030
Potsdam Institute says new EU climate targets will result in elimination of coal generation from Europe, and a sharp decline in gas power.
US renewable expansion begins to take shape with ambitious new targets
The US has officially begun the process of realising a fossil-free grid, with an 80% by 2030 clean power goal likely to be implemented by Biden.
