Stories Archive - Page 6 of 28 - Renew Economy

Landmark climate conference warns climate crisis threatens billions
Climate tipping points are affecting coral reefs, ocean currents, and forests. The shocking toxic algae bloom in South Australia may be one small taste of what awaits.
Giles Parkinson

Jul 8, 2025

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Trump condemns world to 3°C warming
Bill passed by Congress will eviscerate clean energy in US, and trash climate goals. The lurid spectacle will now see Trump host UFC fights on White House lawn.
Giles Parkinson

Jul 8, 2025

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Corporate giant that has already reached 100 pct renewables gets $100m from CEFC
Australia’s biggest conglomerate says its Bunnings hardware chain has already reached 100 pct renewables. It is getting cheap government finance to add more.
Giles Parkinson

Jul 4, 2025

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“Wedding” of the year: Battery rebate launches
“Energy Independence Day.” “Battery Day.” The “wedding” of the year. A “game-changer for energy bills.” The Cheaper Home Batteries rebate is here and the people are rejoicing.
Sophie Vorrath

Jul 4, 2025

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QLD passes rules that stifle wind and solar
Concern is mounting that Queensland is reverting to the bad old days of ideological war on renewables, after locking in new rules that threaten to stifle solar and wind.
Sophie Vorrath

Jul 2, 2025

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Stanwell pulls out of flagship renewable hydrogen project
What would happen if we had cancelled renewables and reverted to coal or gas? Our findings show that electricity prices would be up to 50 pct higher than they are now.
Rachel Williamson

Jun 30, 2025

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City of Sydney to ban gas from new-build homes
The City of Sydney has endorsed a Greens-led proposal to ban gas appliances in new residential developments starting from the end of 2025.
Joshua S Hill

Jun 26, 2025

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Are renewables really cheaper? (Spoiler: Yes)
What would happen if we had cancelled renewables and reverted to coal or gas? Our findings show that electricity prices would be up to 50 pct higher than they are now.
Joel Gilmore

Jun 26, 2025

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Queensland LNP backflip on massive wind project
After five months in limbo, a giga-scale wind and battery projects put on pause by the Queensland LNP government has been cleared for development by the state.
Sophie Vorrath

Jun 26, 2025

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Environment Minister sets timeline for nature law reforms, sidesteps climate trigger

Poppy Johnston

Jun 25, 2025

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Abu Dhabi’s bid for Santos raises national interest concerns
The proposed purchase of Santos by Abu Dhabi National Oil Company could be at odds with Australia’s energy security and economic interests.
Kevin Morrison

Jun 25, 2025

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Fear of big battery fires – is it justified?

Sophie Vorrath

Jun 23, 2025

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