Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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High cost, fossil gas plan for Whyalla steel ignores a once in a century, nation-building opportunity
The assumption that a gas phase for Whyalla is key to eventual decarbonisation is not only flawed, it is economically unviable.
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Australia’s most renewable grid sets spectacular new wind record as it awaits word on COP hosting bid
Updated with new record: Share of wind and renewables hits spectacular new peak of 155.1 pct of local demand in state still hoping to host next year’s UN climate talks.
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Long distance renewable haters force big battery project referral to independent panel
Battery project referred to independent panel after long distance objectors, some familiar to the senate inquiry into misinformation, raised concerns.
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“A culture of fear”: Bushfire survivor tells Senate inquiry how climate misinformation fuels trauma and silences voices
A survivor of the Black Summer fires describes how coordinated misinformation campaigns transform personal tragedy into an ongoing battleground.
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In Brazil, climate standoff between Australia and Türkiye remains as divided as their drinking habits
Duelling queues snake out from the Australian and Turkish pavilions at COP30; one for tea and Turkish delight, the other for coffee.
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State gets FOMO on free power plan and asks regulator to advise on its own version of “Solar Sharer”
As the federal Coalition implodes on energy, Victoria looks into joining federal Labor and introducing a regulated “free electricity” window, powered by solar.
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Retailer that set out on a mission to disrupt legacy energy giants is being bought out by one
Upstart electricity retailer launched to take on Australia’s Big Three gentailers and “kill the traditional energy model,” could soon be owned by one.
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How are the big wind, solar and battery projects that won CIS deals doing on benefit sharing?
Proponent’s commitments to benefit-sharing from big wind, solar and battery projects backed by government revealed in new resource.
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SwitchedOn podcast: The power of good rules, building trust in the energy transition
The Senate hearings on information integrity on climate and energy reveal how deeply divided the debate has become about renewables. The ANU’s Professor Sara Bice explains the key role of strong regulation.
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“Triumph of hope over reality:” Abandoning net zero means abandoning any chance of government
Just last week, Liberal Senator Andrew Bragg described the Liberal Party as a party of government. That is the triumph of hope over reality.
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Waratah Super Battery to take another revenue haircut as transformer failure causes more delays
Transgrid confirms that missed deadlines have already resulted in a cut in overall payments to Waratah Super Battery owner. Further cuts are expected from new delays.
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“The wheels fell off:” Farmer tells Senate how misinformation killed a community battery project
Senators hear how misinformation is costing regional communities real projects, money and trust.
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