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Graph of the Day: Tasmania’s switch back to fossil fuels
Tasmania’s lurch back into fossil fuels deepens as the first of 200MW of diesel generators is switched on.
Giles Parkinson

Mar 21, 2016

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E.ON and RWE report losses in fossil power generation as they turn to renewables
E.ON is expecting that future profit, dividends and cash flows will continue to decline further due to the worsening conditions of the power sector.
Adilya Zaripova

Mar 10, 2016

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Is oil becoming stranded?
The recent collapse in oil prices is reminiscent of a similar dive in the price of coal. But will it have the same effect on oil assets as it has for coal?
Paul Spedding

Mar 9, 2016

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A small country goes big with renewables: Denmark’s goal to be fossil-free
The small country of Denmark (pop. 5.6 million) is making a big commitment to renewables
Laurie Guevara-Stone

Mar 3, 2016

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California says Australia has nothing to fear from more renewables
California energy commissioner says world is seeing beginning of the end of fossil fuels, and high renewables will not crash the economy, and they won’t cause blackouts.
Giles Parkinson

Feb 25, 2016

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Coalition digs deeper into fossil fuels with new “growth centre”
Coalition pours $15.4m into fossil fuel “growth centre”, which aims to position Australia’s oil, gas, coal and uranium sectors for “the next wave of investment”.
Sophie Vorrath

Feb 25, 2016

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Shale gas legacy: US accounts for most of global methane growth
There was a huge global spike in one of the most potent greenhouse gases driving climate change over the last decade, and the U.S. may be the biggest culprit.
Bobby Magill

Feb 17, 2016

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Is Australian coal finally having its “oh sh*t” moment?
Queensland Resource Council calls for government aid as struggling coal companies “teeter on the brink”. Is the coal industry finally facing up to reality?
Sophie Vorrath

Feb 8, 2016

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Proposal made to phase out German coal fired power stations by 2040
According to Agora Energie’s proposed plan, the use of coal to generate power will be over by 2040.
Stefanie Groll

Jan 22, 2016

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IEA coal outlook blithely ignores the big picture
Despite a 10% cut to coal consumption forecasts, the latest International Energy Agency medium-term coal market outlook distorts the underlying data being presented.
Tim Buckley

Dec 21, 2015

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UBS: Paris deal means most coal generation has to go
Investment bank UBS says Paris deal a significant threat to coal generation, and Australia must face up to carbon price to meet 2°C target.
Giles Parkinson

Dec 18, 2015

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Let them eat coal: Coal lobby not taking Paris deal very well
As coal stocks slump, fossil lobbies of the world unite to mock and deny the deal that leaves their industry on shakier ground than ever.
Giles Parkinson

Dec 16, 2015

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