New survey shows 8 in 10 Australians support the phase-out of coal power, and vast majority say economic recovery should be powered by renewables, not gas.
Australians reject “gas led recovery” as climate concern surges to new highs
The Australia Institute
Small retailers welcome investigation into Snowy gas plant bidding practices
Smaller energy retailers welcome ACCC and AER investigations into potential market gaming by Snowy Hydro gas plant.
Australia-Japan coal trade in spotlight, as groups call for it to end by 2030
Environment and research groups says emissions from Australian coal sold to Japan almost equals Australia’s entire domestic emissions.
Australia’s emissions have risen since 2005, apart from land use accounting tricks
New research shows Australia is lagging behind international peers in emissions reductions, despite what the Morrison government may claim.
“Coal has become fetishised:” Turnbull slams right-wing media, politicians
Malcolm Turnbull hits out at right-wing media and politicians for ‘fetishising’ coal to the extent that it is now treated as something ‘religious’.
Surge in new coal mine proposals in NSW triggers fresh calls for coal moratorium
Calls for a moratorium on new coal mines, as a record number of new mine proposals lodged in 2020, despite a global decline in demand for coal.
Batteries and renewables can replace coal and gas for reliable and cheap power, experts say
Business model underpinning coal and gas is collapsing, and the good news is that batteries and renewable energy can step in and keep the grid secure.
State governments key to unlocking rooftop solar for renters, says thinktank
New study finds coordinated state government policies could be key to breaking down the barriers to installing solar for renters.
Rebound in transport emissions, record renewables, shows need for EV plan
Renewables hit record highs, while coal slumps to record lows and a rebound in transport emissions underlines need for EV strategy, a new report shows.
Morrison’s “gas-led recovery” offers little for local manufacturers, TAI argues
Analysis shows the Coalition’s “gas led recovery” delivers little for Australian manufacturers, with virtually all of Australia’s increased gas supply heading offshore.
