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Sophie is editor of One Step Off The Grid and deputy editor of its sister site, Renew Economy. Sophie has been writing about clean energy for more than a decade.
Climate Coal Governments Queensland Government
Queensland clears way for Adani to begin work on Galilee basin “carbon bomb”
Queensland Government grants Adani approval for groundwater management plans, as project clears last major hurdle before construction commences.
Ergon Governments News & Commentary Queensland Government Rooftop PV Solar
Queensland cuts regional solar feed-in tariffs as renewables push prices down
The Queensland Competition Authority has cited strong investment in renewables as a reason for reducing solar feed-in-tariffs in regional Queensland.
Thermal coal projects, such as Adani's Carmichael mine will deliver a fraction of the claimed economic benefits, new analysis from IEEFA has shown
Climate Coal Governments Queensland Government
Adani edges closer to mine start as Queensland accepts plans for endangered finch
Adani mine requires just one further environmental approval as Queensland Government grants expedited approval for management plans for endangered black throated finch.
Australian Federal Government Climate Coal Governments Queensland Government
Galilee Basin “carbon bomb” about to explode as coal and gas developers rush in
Rush of new fossil fuel projects, egged on by the Coalition Government, is likely to push global emissions higher while ACCC warns gas producers on prices.
Governments Queensland Government Solar Utility PV
Queensland approves 250MW Aldoga solar farm near Gladstone
Queensland Government gives green-light to 250MW Aldoga solar project, set to create hundreds of jobs in the coal dominated Gladstone region.
Australian Federal Government CleanTech Bites Climate Governments News & Commentary
Queensland voters send two climate change deniers to Senate
Get ready for six more years of mind-numbing arguments, as two climate change deniers gain a public platform thanks to their election to the Australian Senate.
Coal Governments Queensland Government
Adani approvals could be granted within weeks as Palaszczuk sets deadline
Queensland Premier issues expedited deadline for Adani environmental approvals, just days after company reaches agreement on water contamination breaches
CleanTech Bites Climate Coal News & Commentary Queensland Government
Queensland government hits panic button on Carmichael coal mine approvals
The Queensland Government and Adani have issued each other new deadlines as both seek to expedite coal mine approvals
Governments Queensland Government Solar
Queensland energy minister describes lampooned new solar rules as “visionary”
Queensland energy minister says controversial new solar rules will result in a more highly skilled workforce, and won't get in way of state's renewable energy target.
