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Governments

CSIRO, NREL boost collaboration as net zero becomes “centrepiece” of Aus-US alliance
Australia and the US, led by their premier science agencies, will collaborate on clean tech development, to accelerate the net zero transition.
Michael Mazengarb & Sophie Vorrath

Jul 12, 2022

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Policy & Planning

Chinese demand for Australian coal could collapse, experts say
ANU experts predict imminent collapse of Chinese market for Australian coal as it seeks energy security and lower emissions.
Michael Mazengarb

Apr 21, 2022

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Policy & Planning

Australia faces “cascading and compounding” climate disasters, IPCC report warns
The latest IPCC report warns Australia faces repeated and compounding risks from extreme weather events, and must seek to adapt.
Michael Mazengarb

Feb 28, 2022

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Policy & Planning

Ahead of COP26, Australia ranked among worst in G20 on climate action
Australia again ranked amongst the worst for climate action, lagging behind on renewables uptake, EV adoption and fossil fuel phase-out.
Michael Mazengarb

Oct 14, 2021

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Coal

95 per cent of Australia’s coal must remain in ground to meet global climate targets
Virtually all of Australia’s coal reserves must go unburnt, and global fossil fuel use must peak ‘over next decade’, new research finds.
Michael Mazengarb

Sep 9, 2021

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Renewables

Meridian may sell Australian assets, as renewables exodus continues
Meridian Energy announces review of Australian assets, including possible divestment of 294MW of renewables and energy retailer Powershop Australia.
Sophie Vorrath

Jun 8, 2021

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Coal

Australia-Japan coal trade in spotlight, as groups call for it to end by 2030
Environment and research groups says emissions from Australian coal sold to Japan almost equals Australia’s entire domestic emissions.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 4, 2021

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Policy & Planning

Australia still back of the global pack on climate, despite best efforts of states
Australia again ranks as one of the worst countries for climate action, with only the Trump Administration having worse climate policies, a new assessment finds.
Michael Mazengarb

Dec 7, 2020

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Electric Vehicles

Japan to ban fossil fuel car sales by 2035. Will Australia follow or become a Cuba?
Reports emerge that Japan may ban all new petrol and diesel sales by 2035, leaving Australia with nothing to do but fall in line, or bury its head in the petrol tank.
Bridie Schmidt

Dec 7, 2020

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Electric Vehicles

Eight new electric vehicle models set to join Australia market in 2020
At least 8 new electric vehicle models will hit Australian shores in 2020, opening up choice for drivers wanting to reduce transport emissions or simply have the latest in auto tech.
Bridie Schmidt

Dec 21, 2019

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