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Governments Renewables Synergy Utilities Western Australian Government
Synergy caught between high gas costs and falling renewable prices
WA Government owned Synergy has forecast substantial losses as the emergence of cheap renewables squeezes its coal and gas heavy fleet out of the market.
Australian Federal Government Climate Governments Solar
Pauline Hanson’s anti-solar rant confuses panels with mirrors, facts with falsehoods
A failed Queensland solar thermal project has become the latest target of the post-election facts-don’t-matter campaign against renewables in Australia.
Climate Coal Governments Queensland Government
Queensland clears way for Adani to begin work on Galilee basin “carbon bomb”
Queensland Government grants Adani approval for groundwater management plans, as project clears last major hurdle before construction commences.
Coal Markets News & Commentary Renewables Solar Utility PV Wind
Solar, wind threaten global coal fleet as technology costs continue to fall
Solar and wind projects are now the cheapest source of electricity in most countries as IRENA sees renewables undercutting existing coal plants on cost.
Climate Coal Governments Queensland Government
Adani edges closer to mine start as Queensland accepts plans for endangered finch
Adani mine requires just one further environmental approval as Queensland Government grants expedited approval for management plans for endangered black throated finch.
Australian Federal Government Climate Coal Governments Queensland Government
Galilee Basin “carbon bomb” about to explode as coal and gas developers rush in
Rush of new fossil fuel projects, egged on by the Coalition Government, is likely to push global emissions higher while ACCC warns gas producers on prices.
Climate Coal Governments Markets United Kingdom
Britain goes record 10 days without coal power – and counting
Great Britain chalks up 10 consecutive days without coal power generation – an achievement the grid operator predicts will soon become the "new normal."
Australian Federal Government Coal Governments News & Commentary
Coal industry tightens embrace with Coalition as ex minister becomes MCA chair
The links between the Coalition and the coal lobby grow ever tighter, as new Minerals Council chair Helen Coonan seeks to fast-track new coal mine approvals.
Australian Federal Government CleanTech Bites Coal Electric Vehicles Governments News & Commentary Renewables
BHP sees early end for thermal coal, plugs in to electric future
BHP is preparing for the early end of thermal coal and huge opportunities in electric vehicles, renewable energy technologies, and a decarbonised future far different from the Coalition government.
CleanTech Bites Climate Coal News & Commentary Queensland Government
Queensland government hits panic button on Carmichael coal mine approvals
The Queensland Government and Adani have issued each other new deadlines as both seek to expedite coal mine approvals
