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The direction of China’s coal journey is clear – the pace remains the question

The direction of China’s coal journey is clear – the pace remains the question

There is something for everyone in China’s coal data, but the direction that the energy market is headed is clear.
Yes, Santos was cleared of greenwashing. But a climate law reckoning still looms

Yes, Santos was cleared of greenwashing. But a climate law reckoning still looms

Santos beat greenwashing claims in court, and while the ruling exposes the limits of climate law, the battle for climate justice and accountability is just ramping up.
Can the IEA survive without the US? Or will it cave in to the fossil fuel lobby?

Can the IEA survive without the US? Or will it cave in to the fossil fuel lobby?

The Trump administration is pressuring the IEA to abandon its independence and change its “climate infused” narrative. At this junction, the IEA has two options.
As big batteries eat further into fossil generator lunch, home batteries are shaping up to eat the market’s dinner

As big batteries eat further into fossil generator lunch, home batteries are shaping up to eat the market’s dinner

The last 12 months reinforce big batteries as a central part of the NEM’s operating fabric – but the drivers of value are changing, and small batteries are joining the chat.
Australia’s Pacific Island neighbours are pushing for 100 pct renewables. But is it possible?

Australia’s Pacific Island neighbours are pushing for 100 pct renewables. But is it possible?

Faced with the devastating impacts of climate change, Pacific leaders are pushing to achieve 100% renewables in the next decade. But is this feasible?
Minutes vs megawatt-hours: What changes when weather forecasting becomes a form of infrastructure?

Minutes vs megawatt-hours: What changes when weather forecasting becomes a form of infrastructure?

When a growing share of electricity generation depends on sunlight, the ability to predict earlier and respond faster can start to matter as much as owning megawatt-hours.
Transgrid’s latest cost blowout raises a key question: What was the point of privatising energy networks?

Transgrid’s latest cost blowout raises a key question: What was the point of privatising energy networks?

If the shareholders in network monopolies aren’t prepared to wear the core and highly obvious risks associated with their business, why did we privatise these things in the first place? 
Fortescue’s green iron bet in a €300 per tonne iron world

Fortescue’s green iron bet in a €300 per tonne iron world

Fortescue has shifted its focus from green hydrogen feeding direct reduced iron, to a low temperature, direct electrochemical process. Is it the right choice?