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Greg Hunt says emissions targets must be increased to meet 2°C goal
Greg Hunt has conceded that world’s current emissions reduction pledges – including Australia’s, presumably – are not ambitious enough to limit global warming to 2°C.
Sophie Vorrath

Nov 25, 2015

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Malcolm Turnbull was right: Direct Action is a climate con
Latest Direct Action auction won’t even make up for emissions increase in coal generation since dumping of carbon price. When will Turnbull and Hunt have courage to stand up for their convictions? i
Giles Parkinson

Nov 13, 2015

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Tesla says strong demand for Powerwall battery storage unit in Australia
Tesla says already has “strong” demand for Powerwall battery storage unit in Australia, as grid operator says storage will “fundamentally change” the electricity market.
Giles Parkinson

Nov 5, 2015

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Hunt flags move to offshore wind on “grand scale”. Is he serious?
Greg Hunt flags “major investment” in offshore wind in Australia. Is the Coalition trying to shift the wind energy debate from land to sea?
Giles Parkinson

Nov 4, 2015

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Hunt hints at Turnbull climate change initiative in Paris talks
Environment minister Greg Hunt hints Malcolm Turnbull will make significant announcement on first day of Paris climate talks, and forecasts one third of coal power to close by 2022.
Giles Parkinson

Nov 3, 2015

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Review of Australian vehicle emissions standards not good enough, say Greens
In wake of the VW ‘dieselgate’ scandal, Turnbull govt says it will review Australian vehicle emissions standards and tests. But with no change to policy for at least two years.
Sophie Vorrath

Nov 2, 2015

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Hunt approves Carmichael mega-coal mine and rail project, again
Environment minister green-lights Qld mega-coal mine development, two months after his original approval of the controversial project was overturned by the Federal Court.
Sophie Vorrath

Oct 15, 2015

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Hunt hails ‘green shift’, praises ARENA, CEFC
New-look federal environment minister hails ARENA and ‘remarkable’ success of CEFC in speech about ‘Australia’s Green Shift’. But abolition bills still in place.
Sophie Vorrath

Oct 14, 2015

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Should Australian households quit the electricity grid?
To quit the grid, or not. With battery storage, it’s a choice that households in regional areas, towns, and even in the suburbs of our major cities, are going to be able to make. Greg Hunt says it’s inevitable large numbers will quit the grid, but is it a good idea?
Giles Parkinson

Oct 12, 2015

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Broken Hill 53MW solar plant nears full generation, as last PV modules installed
AGL’s 53MW Broken Hill solar farm on track to be fully operational by end 2015, after First Solar installed last of the NSW project’s PV modules.
Sophie Vorrath

Oct 12, 2015

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Utilities told capital strike worked once, now they have to build wind and solar
Environment minister Greg Hunt says the Renewable Energy Target is ‘rock solid’ and Australia’s energy majors have “no excuse” for not investing in large-scale renewables. The problem is, right now there are no investments, and no commitments by the utilities.
Giles Parkinson

Oct 9, 2015

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Hunt names Australian Wind Commissioner, and new scientific body
Wind industry responds with a deep sigh to the appointment of a national wind commissioner – the latest sign that the Turnbull government has not yet managed to shake off Abbott’s anti-renewables legacy.
Sophie Vorrath

Oct 9, 2015

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