EnergyAustralia sells wind farm stake, cautious on new projects

15 May 2013

EnergyAustralia sells majority stake in Waterloo wind farm and signs deal for future projects – but in no rush until…

Amid rapid Arctic warming, US releases new strategy

15 May 2013

The prospect of a seasonally ice-free Arctic has sparked a scramble for influence in the region. America's new strategy highlights…

Graph of the Day: The role of ‘soft costs’ as solar panels get cheap

15 May 2013

US analysis shows that streamlining solar permitting rules could cut the cost of installing residential solar systems by as much…

‘Space Oddity’ astronaut has unique perspective on climate change

15 May 2013

As well as a rendition of the David Bowie classic, Canada's first ISS commander offers a unique perspective on how…

ARENA plans new mechanisms as funding cut, deferred

15 May 2013

ARENA has suffered a 5 pct cut in funds, and had a further $370 million in funding deferred. However, the…

Why the 400 ppm climate milestone is irrelevant

14 May 2013

We were always going to blow past 400ppm. What matters now is whether humanity can avoid the positive feedback spiral.

Legendary investor Warren Buffett pumps $1.9bn into US wind power

14 May 2013

Iowa governor's fight for wind tax credit pays off with $1.9bn investment in state wind farms from the Buffett-connected MidAmerican…

Mixed Greens: S Korea set to introduce world’s highest carbon price

14 May 2013

BNEF report says $90/tCO2 carbon price would make South Korea ETS world's most ambitious. Plus: SolarCity posts loss.

Graph of the Day: Solar investment allure of Sunbelt countries

14 May 2013

Australia ranks among other Sunbelt countries as a clear leader on the latest global solar PV investment attractiveness index.

Muddle-headed wombats bury their heads on climate policy

14 May 2013

The investment world might be taking greater notice of the global 'carbon budget' – issuing warnings about capital risk on…

As carbon dioxide levels hit a new high, there’s still no Planet B

14 May 2013

Earth's land, oceans and biosphere are now in extreme danger, but this doesn’t seem to be driving the urgent measures…

Scapegoating solar: Why the QCA’s fixed price proposal is all wrong

14 May 2013

The proposal to increase fixed charges for Queensland rooftop PV customers is not only inequitable, it won't achieve what the…