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Slump in new sales of petrol and diesel vehicles in Australia continues, with sales down again in October with the exception of hybrid and electric vehicles, which have risen again.

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BHP says shareholders should be praising its efforts, rather than demanding it quit pro-coal lobby groups.

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New battery technology that could significantly reduce the price of electric cars and home battery systems takes major step towards commercialisation.

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For decades, experts have said how we use energy is just as important as how we generate it. For decades, Australia has ignored the opportunities of energy efficiency.

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HSBC issues shocking assessment of a world impacted by climate change, predicting the health costs of the world's fastest-growing economies could reach almost A$15 trillion a year by 2050.

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Renewable energy is growing rapidly, but the futures market in particular is yet to take into account the big pipeline of wind and solar about to join the grid.

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CEFC-backed scheme to offer solar and battery storage as standard features in some off-the-plan townhouses being built by property developer Mirvac.

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Australian researches show that Antarctica may be the key to predicting sea-level rise, and may have dramatic consequences for coastal cities.

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British-Dutch oil major Shell expands into US, installing first electric vehicle chargers under Shell Recharge brand at Boston’s Logan airport – choosing designed-in-Australia chargers from Tritium.

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As more people do road trips like the "big lap" in electric vehicles, the more likely that savings from fossil fuel dollars will be injected into the local economy.

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Ross Garnaut on why Australia can reach 100 per cent renewables in little more than a decade, and then go further and be a renewable superpower.

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With abundant low-cost renewable electricity, Australia could grow into a major global economic force.

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Renewables beat 50 per cent milestone for main grid for first time on Wednesday, as wind, solar and hydro beat coal and gas.

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When Australia reached its major milestone of 50% renewables on the main grid on Wednesday, this solar farm had to watch from the sidelines. It often does.

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Sharp falls in coal generation in India's faltering economy presents opportunity to fast-track ambitious clean energy transition, reduce air pollution and stimulate rural job growth

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French energy giant flags plans to ramp up development of large-scale wind and solar development in Australia via a purpose built investment fund.

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More than 11,000 of the world's scientists have signed a joint declaration of a climate emergency, saying world is facing “untold human suffering” .

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Renewables developer Enernet Global to use the Alion Energy solar tracking technology for 62MW Vales Point coal ash dam solar farm in NSW.

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Lake Bonney battery in South Australia charges up for the first time as it prepares for final commissioning.

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Eight graphs illustrate the stunning renewable energy transition in South Australia, and its plans to further lead the world in uptake of wind, solar and storage.

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