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Policy & Planning

Coal and gas use must peak and decline, “starting today:” BNEF outlook warns world headed to 2.6°C
BNEF is calling time on fossil fuels, saying even at current rates of investment the days are numbered for oil, coal and gas. And no, it doesn’t see nuclear coming to Australia.
Rachel Williamson

May 22, 2024

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Commentary

Anthony Albanese is setting himself up as the fossil fuel export king of Australia
The latest December quarter saw Australia export the most amount of thermal coal it has ever exported in a single quarter.
Ketan Joshi

Apr 9, 2024

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Renewables

Clean energy investment tops $US1 trillion, sits neck and neck with fossil fuels
Bloomberg New energy Finance says investment in low carbon energy has hit a new high – and for the first time reached parity with capital invested in fossil fuels.
Joshua S Hill

Jan 31, 2023

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Policy & Planning

Greens “climate trigger” bill faces tough crowd in parliament, but gets billionaire backing
Greens table “climate trigger” bill in parliament, and get the backing of Australia’s richest man, Andrew Forrest, but not the Labor government.
Sophie Vorrath

Sep 5, 2022

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Australia’s fossil fuel producers are revelling in surging profits
Across the board, Australia’s fossil fuel producers are reporting record profits as they drain consumer wallets, but Labor resists calls for windfall profit tax.
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 21, 2022

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Policy & Planning

Energy charter treaty makes climate action nearly illegal in 52 countries. How can we leave it?
Energy companies in the EU, UK and Japan are using the treaty to sue governments over policies that interfere with fossil fuel extraction. Can it be overruled?
Chamu Kuppuswamy

Jul 8, 2022

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Policy & Planning

“Don’t work for climate wreckers:” UN chief warns young people off fossil fuels
UN Chief Antonio Guterres tells university graduates not to work in industries that are “killing the planet”, including fossil fuels.
Michael Mazengarb

May 24, 2022

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Policy & Planning

Coalition spending on fossil fuel subsidies tops $1.3 billion in first week of campaign
Just a week into the federal election campaign and the Morrison-led Coalition has already spent nearly $1.3 billion on fossil fuel subsidies.
Michael Mazengarb

Apr 19, 2022

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Policy & Planning

“Dangerous radicals:” UN takes aim at Australia over fossil fuels and climate lies
IPCC says Australia victim of one of the most successful fossil fuel lobbying efforts, as UN chief slams leaders for lying about climate action.
Michael Mazengarb

Apr 5, 2022

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“No prohibitions”: Renewables funds can be spent on fossil hydrogen and CCS, officials say
Angus Taylor’s latest intervention creates mass confusion, with officials insisting renewables funding could be redirected to fossil fuels and nuclear.
Michael Mazengarb

Apr 4, 2022

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Labor and Coalition enjoyed more than $1.15 million of fossil fuel donations last year
More than $1.15 million in fossil fuel donations flowed to Labor and Coalition in 2020-21, including gas industry and the Beetaloo Basin proponents.
Michael Mazengarb

Feb 1, 2022

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Policy & Planning

Sport events urged to follow Tennis Australia’s lead and ditch fossil fuel sponsorship
With Tennis Australia ditching Santos as a major sponsor, there are fresh calls to end fossil fuel sponsorship of sports and other major events.
Michael Mazengarb

Jan 25, 2022

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