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Policy & Planning

Weaning off fossil fuels: Net Zero Fund offers super-cheap loans to big business for clean energy upgrades
The new Net Zero Fund will launch in mid-2026 with a $5bn kitty of cheap money for industries wanting to go clean and green.
Rachel Williamson

Feb 4, 2026

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Renewables

“We went too quickly:” BP defends dramatic renewable exit as Fortescue accelerates to net zero
While Fortescue charges towards real zero, the slowdown by other big iron ore miners is being blamed by BP for its decision to quit giant renewables project.
Giles Parkinson

Jul 30, 2025

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Policy & Planning

Sideshow Barnaby’s anti-net zero crusade labelled a disgrace and “an argument to jack up electricity bills”
Former NSW Liberal Party energy minister Matt Kean slams push to scrap Australia’s net zero target, describing it as a “disgrace” and “an argument to jack up electricity bills.”
Sophie Vorrath

Jul 30, 2025

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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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Policy & Planning

“No excuses:” Australia urged to exit coal, double rooftop solar by 2030 in accelerated push to net zero
Major new report maps out a path for Australia to deliver a 75% emissions cut below 2005 levels by 2030, and net zero by 2035.
Sophie Vorrath

Mar 27, 2024

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Do we want a wind farm outside our window? What Australians think about the net zero transition
Australians have strong concerns about the impact of renewable energy projects in their backyard.
The Conversation

Jan 29, 2024

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