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Australia will suffer if Turnbull returns to hard right on energy policy
Australia is now pretty much the only major advanced economy where carbon pollution levels are growing.
Mark Butler

Dec 1, 2016

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Another coal domino falls as India revises billion tonnes a year target
With about 72 million tonnes of coal stockpiled at mines and power stations,enough fuel for over 50 days operation – and power demand growth running lower than forecast.
Bob Burton & Ashish Fernandes

Sep 15, 2016

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Renewables

Comparing “energy poverty” in Germany with other countries
“Energy poverty” is a bigger issue in north America and other European countries than it is in Germany.
Craig Morris

Aug 9, 2016

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Commentary

All the smart people are on our side, we just need a majority
The overall tone of Clean Energy Summit is much more upbeat than last year, and it appears that the political resistance to renewables is fading.
David Leitch

Jul 28, 2016

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Policy & Planning

Can Malcolm Turnbull do climate and energy policy now?
The re-elected Coalition government has the opportunity to revamp its policies on climate change, but will Malcolm Turnbull have the appetite and internal authority to tackle the challenge?
Frank Jotzo

Jul 14, 2016

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Australia’s energy productivity plan promises much, but can it deliver?
Australia has a sorry track record on energy efficiency and policy reform. The productivity plan provides little reassurance this will change.
Alan Pears

Jan 29, 2016

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Germany to close brown coal plants in effort to meet 40% emission cuts
After late night coalition talks, Angela Merkel’s German government has abandoned a planned levy on the oldest and dirtiest coal plants.
Simon Evans

Jul 3, 2015

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Future global energy giants – not the usual suspects
Australia could be a big winner in global race towards an energy-efficient, renewable energy future. But it would mean cannibalising existing energy industries, a challenge ducked by Kodak.
Alan Pears

Sep 25, 2014

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The G20 has a crucial role in preventing future energy crises
The set of rules that govern world energy markets have not kept pace with the transformations in energy markets that are now happening ever more rapidly.
Christian Downie

Aug 18, 2014

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How often do wind turbines catch fire? And does it matter?
A new report tries to work out how big a problem wind turbines catching fire is, but there’s little data to work with.
Mat Hope and Simon Evans

Jul 21, 2014

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