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Fossil fuel generators may be threat to grid security
Concerns raised again that the NEM’s coal and gas generators can no longer deliver the grid security services expected of them.
Giles Parkinson

Mar 22, 2017

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Nuclear

New York aims to replace nuclear power with clean energy
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo promises declining carbon emissions even as the state closes the Indian Point nuclear power plant.
Jeremy Deaton

Jan 16, 2017

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Policy & Planning

New poll shows public back climate action from banks
Nearly half of Australians would be prepared to switch to another bank if they found out their current bank is financing projects that worsen climate change.
Julien Vincent

Sep 15, 2016

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Renewables

Myth of gas; has South Australia capitulated to fossil fuels?
South Australia has been a leader in climate and renewables. Will it sacrifice its clean and progressive image on the altar of expediency?
Dr David Shearman and Dr Graeme Mcleay

Sep 14, 2016

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Policy & Planning

G20 baulks at ending fossil fuel subsidies, “dumbest” policy of all
G20 fudges on fossil fuel subsidies, now labelled world’s “dumbest policy”. But Paris climate deal likely to come into force this year, four years earlier than thought, and China has announced a major “green finance” boost, just as Australia looks to strip its own green funds.
Giles Parkinson

Sep 6, 2016

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Renewables

Santos ‘hopenomics’ on oil price
Santos’ estimates of the future oil price makes some very bold assumptions that will test the bullishness of brokers and analysts.
Julien Vincent

Aug 30, 2016

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Renewables

Ukrainian energy crisis can be solved – with German-style Energiewende
EU and Germany should set up a “Marshall Plan” to bring about a Ukrainian energy transition, rather than trying to maintain Ukraine as a failed gas transit state.
Karel Beckman

Aug 29, 2016

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Policy & Planning

Direct Action on climate means moving your money
What will drive the revolution to get climate damaging companies to change? Demonstrations do not work, facts do not work. What is the answer? Money.
George Parry

Aug 9, 2016

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Photo of the Day: Fossil fuels on thin ice
How do you adequately convey the state of global climate emergency in one striking image? Canada has got it covered.
Sophie Vorrath

Mar 15, 2016

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New modelling shows renewable-based system cheaper than fossil fuels
New modelling shows an electricity system based on 85% renewable energy is cheaper than one based on similar percentage of fossil fuels. With wind and solar costs to fall, it is probable that 100% renewable energy is cheaper than coal and gas.
Giles Parkinson

Mar 14, 2016

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