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Climate

Climate Authority says 75 pct cut in emissions “achievable” as Australia mulls 2035 target
Climate Change Authority says up to 75 pct emissions cuts by 2035 are achievable, but any more could risk economic and social disruption.
Marion Rae

Apr 13, 2024

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Germany kickstarts plans to dismantle gas distribution network
Germany issues green paper for the decommissioning of the country’s gas distribution network to smooth transition to climate-neutral heating.
Sören Amelang

Mar 21, 2024

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Renewables

Ten EU countries commit to stop burning fossil fuels by 2035
New analysis shows 10 EU countries representing more than 60% of the bloc’s electricity generation capacity have committed to exit fossil fuel generation by 2035 or sooner.
Joshua S Hill

Mar 7, 2024

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Policy & Planning

Peter Dutton’s climate denial is morphing into a madcap nuclear fantasy. The ban should stay
Alan Kohler says nuclear ban should be lifted, because the “market” will decide. He’s wrong. The market has not decided on nuclear for decades. The Coalition should know this.
Giles Parkinson

Mar 5, 2024

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Policy & Planning

Wind and solar projects gathering pace, despite Coalition campaign
Despite all the doom and gloom, the wind and solar currently under construction makes it certain we will be over 50% renewable by mid 2026 at the latest and probably by late 2025.
David Leitch

Mar 3, 2024

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Policy & Planning

Ministers turn focus to consumer solar, batteries, EVs – and developer ratings
The huge role of consumer energy resources, and the importance of social licence, top the agenda at the latest energy ministers meeting.
Sophie Vorrath

Mar 1, 2024

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Policy & Planning

The network of conservative think-tanks out to kill the switch to renewables
Australia’s renewable energy plans are being targeted by coordinated campaigns from conservative “think tanks”, as the Coalition embraces nuclear and rails against large scale renewables and transmission lines.
Michael Mazengarb

Feb 28, 2024

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Renewables

Germany’s target of 80 pct renewable electricity by 2030 well within reach, says minister
German economy minister says sourcing 80% of electricity from renewables by 2030 is very much achievable if current positive trends persist.
Benjamin Wehrmann

Feb 28, 2024

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Policy & Planning

GE to provide turbines for world’s biggest hydrogen only power plant in Whyalla
GE to provide first turbines capable of 100 per cent hydrogen for Whyalla power plant, as Fortescue, Origin and Amp put hand up for new hydrogen hub.
Giles Parkinson

Feb 26, 2024

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Policy & Planning

No nuclear option for $275m green-manufacturing and innovation grants
A $275 million state government grant scheme aims to bolster manufacturing and innovation in renewables and clean-tech – but won’t fund development of small nuclear reactors.
Sam McKeith

Feb 26, 2024

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Policy & Planning

Major parties set to block Pocock move to enshrine climate change “duty of care” for children
Labor and Coalition likely to block climate “duty of care” bill designed to close the gap that allows new fossil fuel projects to be approved.
Michael Mazengarb

Feb 22, 2024

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Policy & Planning

Can Australia’s biggest manufacturing assets be saved by biggest wind and solar farms?
Rio Tinto says despite contracts for the biggest wind and solar farms in Australia, the future of the biggest manufacturing assets in the country remain in the hands of government.
Giles Parkinson

Feb 22, 2024

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