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  • Australia risks becoming dumping ground for world’s most polluting cars
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    Australia risks becoming dumping ground for world’s most polluting cars

    Australia risks becoming dumping ground for world’s worst polluting vehicles because of absence of fuel and vehicle efficiency standards, according to BloombergNEF.
    Giles Parkinson
    May 25, 2020
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  • Infigen defers Flyers Creek decision and other projects, citing Covid-19 risks
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    Infigen defers Flyers Creek decision and other projects, citing Covid-19 risks

    Infigen defers financial close of 138MW Flyers Creek Wind Farm, and delays other renewable energy investments, in bid to dodge Coronavirus-related risks.
    Sophie Vorrath
    May 4, 2020
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  • Fossil fuel lobby to use Covid-19 to push for weaker climate laws

    Fossil fuel lobby to use Covid-19 to push for weaker climate laws

    ANU researchers warn that fossil fuel interests will use Covid-19 crisis to pressure governments for repeal of environmental regulations and climate laws.
    Michael Mazengarb
    Apr 20, 2020
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  • John Laing Australian wind and solar asset sale stuck in slow lane
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    John Laing Australian wind and solar asset sale stuck in slow lane

    Sale of John Laing’s Australian renewables assets reportedly put off till second half of 2020, to wait out impact of Covid-19 on an already shaky market.
    Sophie Vorrath
    Apr 1, 2020
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  • Community groups call on Federal government to fund electricity bill relief

    Community groups call on Federal government to fund electricity bill relief

    Coalition of community groups call for additional government support for homes and small businesses under financial stress to deal with energy costs.
    Michael Mazengarb
    Mar 30, 2020
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  • Clean energy industry seeks clarity on renewables as an essential service

    Clean energy industry seeks clarity on renewables as an essential service

    Clean Energy Council writes to governments to seek clarification of clean energy sector’s status as an essential service under Covid-19 response.
    Michael Mazengarb
    Mar 25, 2020
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  • Major power stations consider isolation to protect workers from Covid-19

    Major power stations consider isolation to protect workers from Covid-19

    Australia’s energy companies have ramped up protections for key operational workers at Australia’s largest power stations and may include the total isolation of staff in a bid to protect power supplies from the spread of Covid-19.
    Michael Mazengarb
    Mar 25, 2020
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  • COAG focuses on COVID-19 response, slashes agenda on reform

    COAG focuses on COVID-19 response, slashes agenda on reform

    COAG Energy Council to focus on the immediate response to Coronavirus, as energy ministers work to ensure Australia maintains secure energy supplies.
    Michael Mazengarb
    Mar 20, 2020
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  • Coronavirus could deliver first global solar market contraction since 1980s, says BNEF
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    Coronavirus could deliver first global solar market contraction since 1980s, says BNEF

    Bloomberg New Energy Finance says hit to demand as Coronavirus takes hold could make 2020 the “first down year for solar capacity addition” in several decades.
    Sophie Vorrath
    Mar 17, 2020
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  • More clean energy and climate events hit by Coronavirus, COAG may choose video

    More clean energy and climate events hit by Coronavirus, COAG may choose video

    More key clean energy conference and seminars postponed due to virus, with key COAG meeting now likely to be held via video-link.
    Michael Mazengarb & Giles Parkinson
    Mar 16, 2020
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  • While we self-isolate, it’s a good time to reflect on the urgency of the climate crisis
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    While we self-isolate, it’s a good time to reflect on the urgency of the climate crisis

    As Australian governments scramble to formulate the appropriate response to the newly declared pandemic proportions of the Coronavirus, a new report from the Climate Council reminds us of the burningly urgent need to address that other global catacstrophe, climate change.
    Sophie Vorrath
    Mar 13, 2020
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    Australia’s solar module supply could run out by mid-March, due to coronavirus

    Key solar wholesaler warns stockpiles of China solar modules could be exhausted within a month, meaning a bumpy ride for Australian installers.
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    Feb 13, 2020
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