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Renewables

Troubled offshore wind farm completes construction in US – first to do so since Trump’s return to power
Two offshore wind farms being built in US waters have marked huge milestones, with one completing construction and another sending first power to the grid.
Joshua S Hill

Mar 18, 2026

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Storage

Batteries trump Trump, as US smashes record for new energy storage capacity in 2025
Demonstrating, once again, the power of clean energy in the face of strong political headwinds, the US has chalked up its largest single year of new battery additions on record.
Joshua S Hill

Mar 4, 2026

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Climate

Trump tells UN that climate change the “greatest con job”, and the wind “doesn’t blow”
Trump tells UN that climate change is a hoax, scientists are “stupid”, and that wind energy doesn’t work. It doesn’t even blow, he said.
AAP

Sep 24, 2025

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Commentary

With US renewables policies hanging by a thread, it’s a great time for Australia to woo investors
If Trump has his way, billions of dollars in renewables investment once destined for the US could be looking for a new home. It’s a huge opportunity for Australia.
Christian Downie

Jun 13, 2025

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Storage

Battery supplier to Australia’s giant “shock absorber” blames Trump tariffs for financial woes
The main battery supplier to the biggest ever unit connected to Australia’s grid says Trump’s tariffs and attacks on green energy may cause its collapse.
Giles Parkinson

Jun 4, 2025

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Policy & Planning

Labor set for return, with help of Trump and Musk, but it needs dose of colour from Teals and Greens
Trump and Musk have likely done Labor a favour, and caused the Dutton vote to implode. A minority government with Teals and Greens would be preferable.
Giles Parkinson

May 2, 2025

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Commentary

Peter Dutton accused of copying Donald Trump as he promises to fast track Woodside gas project
Greens accuse Dutton of “Trump-like attack”, as Albanese says proposal to fast track Woodside gas is a “thought bubble.” Others wonder why ALP has not already canned it.
William Ton

Mar 19, 2025

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Commentary

CEFC’s Debelle says Trump energy moves leave Australia well placed to lure US clean tech investment
A less-favourable climate for clean technology capital elsewhere in the world might work to Australia’s advantage, according to a director at the green bank.
Poppy Johnston

Mar 10, 2025

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Biden inches towards presidency and overhaul of global climate action
A republican controlled senate will not be a barrier to a likely Biden presidency undertaking a massive shake-up of American and international climate action.
Michael Mazengarb

Nov 5, 2020

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Coal

Whoever is elected US President, Morrison faces intense global pressure on climate
Despite the US on the verge of leaving the Paris Agreement, international pressure on Australia to lift its game on climate has never been higher.
Michael Mazengarb

Nov 3, 2020

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Coal

Study shows coal plant closures dramatically cut asthma cases, as Trump loosens pollution controls
A US-based study finds asthma cases and hospitalisation dropped markedly in surrounding communities following the closure of coal-fired power stations.
Michael Mazengarb

May 4, 2020

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Policy & Planning

Behind closed doors: Australia pushes reputation as world’s leading fossil fuel dealer
Scott Morrison opts to spend time touring a US box factory owned by a Liberal Party donor, instead of attending the UN climate leaders summit in New York.
Michael Mazengarb

Sep 23, 2019

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