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The death of “alternative energy”
Once, alternative energy meant “clean coal” and “fracking.” Today, renewables have left those “alternatives” for dead, and not even Trump can save them.
Andrew Beebe

Aug 4, 2017

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Commentary

COAG: Can democracy weed out climate deniers?
Turnbull’s recent use of the word “delusional” reminds us that climate denial is still alive and kicking in mainstream Australian politics.
David Shearman

Jul 19, 2017

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Markets

Power plays: time to think about buying back the grid
Electricity is just a symptom of the perils of populous governments. The only solution is to nationalise the lot.
Rob Campbell

Jun 21, 2017

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Commentary

Finkel drops ball on national energy savings scheme
The energy crisis solution must provide complementary emphasis on driving down consumption, not just on providing more generation.
Hamish McGovern

Jun 14, 2017

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Commentary

Trump’s argument for quitting Paris deal contains multi-trillion dollar math error
The economic study Trump uses to justify the US leaving the Paris climate accord fails to factor in one massive cost: human-caused climate change.
Samantha Page

Jun 2, 2017

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Trump’s staff reportedly feeding him internet hoaxes on climate
Staffers send Trump fake news – including long-debunked climate claims – to “gain an edge in the seemingly endless ‘Game of Thrones’ inside the West Wing.
Joe Romm

May 16, 2017

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Coal

“Too much renewables” is a political decision
While Americans chose to curtail wind and solar rather than conventional energy, the Germans say baseload plants (coal and nuclear) are the problem.
Craig Morris

May 11, 2017

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Obama just made the case for his clean energy legacy
Obama sees the world as at a tipping point and that a clean energy revolution is already underway.
Brian Kahn

Jan 16, 2017

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Solar

Put politics aside – it’s time to take the power back
Solar power and battery storage are already challenging conventional electricity generation and distribution models. This transition to clean energy is happening in spite of government policy, not because of it.
Tim Bray

Jul 20, 2016

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“Saving the Reef”: The triumph of politics over science?
Will the policies of either major party actually “Save the Reef,” or is this a case of politics triumphing over science?
David Spratt

May 31, 2016

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Industry experts say 70% renewables possible across globe within 15 years
A global research initiative has concluded more than half of global energy participants believe that the electricity system can be 70% renewable by 2030.
Joshua S Hill

Mar 24, 2015

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Where are conservatives’ big ideas about clean energy?
Conservatives want to turn renewables and efficiency into a “tool of the left” that should be fought at all costs.
Stephen Lacey

May 16, 2014

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