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World is running out of time on climate, experts warn
In wake of Covid, leading figures call for bold green measures to boost economy
World leaders are running out of time to forge a green recovery from the Covid-19 crisis, with only a year to go before a crunch UN summit that will decide the future of the global climate, leading experts have warned.
Progress on a green recovery, which would reduce emissions while repairing the damage from the pandemic, has been hampered by the need for an emergency rescue of stricken economies around the world and the resurgence of the coronavirus in Europe, the US and some other countries.
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Craig Kelly warns it would be 'political suicide' for Scott Morrison to adopt net zero by 2050 target
Liberal MP says there is ‘real concern’ if the Coalition signed up for the net zero commitment as the PM continues to field questions on climate policy
Scott Morrison says Australia would like to achieve a net zero emissions reduction ambition “as quickly as possible” – but one of his own backbenchers has declared signing up to net zero would be an act of “political suicide”.
The Australian prime minister has faced sustained questions about the government’s climate commitments since Joe Biden was projected as the winner of the American presidential election at the weekend.
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Coppabella wind farm set for construction in NSW after deal with Transgrid
Goldwind inks deal with TransGrid for the connection and construction of connection assets for 79-turbine Coppabella Wind Farm.
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With Trump defeated, Morrison is now friendless at home and abroad on climate and energy
The defeat of Donald Trump and the green push by NSW leaves Scott Morrison virtually friendless - at home and abroad - in his resistance to zero emissions targets.
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Renewables industry rejoices as Australia’s biggest electricity state goes green
The reaction to New South Wales' $32bn renewable energy plan has been swift and overwhelmingly positive, from all sides of industry and the political spectrum. Well, almost...
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New chief scientist says climate change has “no single solution”
Australia’s new chief scientist, Cathy Foley, says climate change is a problem with "no single solution," and one of the world's greatest challenges.
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Wind, solar and storage “price guarantee” key to lower costs for developers and consumers
NSW becomes the latest state to embrace price guarantees for clean energy projects, and the Berejiklian government sees them as key to lower energy prices.
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Australian MP introduces net zero emissions bill as climate pressure mounts on govt
Sunraysia solar farm lands registration, to begin production Tuesday
The long delayed Sunraysia solar farm receives its registration from the market operator and will begin production this week.
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Virgin Hyperloop pod transport tests first passenger journey
Boris Johnson to chair nuclear summit
Dundonnell wind farm gets green light to expand, loose bolts blamed for blade fall
Tilt gets green light to lift output at Dundonnell wind farm, as it also nears decision on its first big battery investment in South Australia.
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