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Australian exporters could face $140 per tonne carbon tax, thanks to weak Morrison targets
A lack of meaningful climate policies could see Australian exports slapped with significant new carbon border taxes from Europe.
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America’s only carbon capture plant shuts down indefinitely
Last carbon capture and storage (CCS) coal plant in the United States will shut down indefinitely from June after operators deemed it no longer economic.
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AEMO to allow more wind and solar in South Australia grid, needs less gas
The amount of wind and solar allowed into the South Australia grid at any one time to be lifted significantly as new synchronous machines come on line.
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AEMO names UK-based renewable energy and transition expert as new CEO
AEMO names a UK-based Australian and an expert in renewable and grid transformation as its new chief executive.
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Another refinery closure shines spotlight on Angus Taylor’s refusal to embrace EVs
Another refinery closure sharpens focus on Australia’s reliance on oil imports and Angus Taylor’s unwillingness to accelerate EVs.
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Shell still has a long way to go before it’s truly on board with climate action
Shell might grudgingly accept renewable growth, but it’s still leaning heavily on carbon removal promises to justify continued fossil fuel extraction.
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Solar and battery project embroiled in land use battle submits revised proposal
A 200MW Victorian solar farm and battery storage proposal engaged in a landmark battle over land use lodges a revised planning application.
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Could pumped hydro come to the rescue of failing coal mines?
Media billionaire Kerry Stokes reportedly floats idea of repurposing Muja coal mine for a pumped hydro storage project – a solution to rehabilitation costs?
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From fire to ice: Suncorp gets the weather wrong again
Increasingly severe and unpredictable extreme weather events have knocked an extra $86m off Suncorp’s half year accounts, prompting calls for more action on climate change.
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Tesla sold quarter of all global electric vehicle market in 2020
Tesla sold a quarter of all EVs worldwide in 2020, and will likely hold the upper hand for 2021.
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Nationals ready to sell out farmers for coal in push for zero-carbon carve out
National party backbenchers set to sideline farmers in federal climate policies – a move key farming groups say is a huge mistake.
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Australia’s first solar panel recycling facility to be established in Adelaide
Australia’s first dedicated solar panel recycling company has locked in plans to develop its first processing facility in South Australia.
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