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Why has the federal government not released a climate security report from the intelligence community? Was the government shocked by what it was told?

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Australia to play key role in 50th anniversary ministerial of IEA - once an instrument of the fossil fuel lobby but now leading calls for rapid transition.

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One of the more outspoken critics of the early closure of the country's biggest coal generator named energy minister in NSW.

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Australia battery developer says its next generation solid state lithium sulfur batteries pack in more energy density and are safer.

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Perth-based company wins gong for its unique technology that turns lithium-ion battery waste into usable battery metals.

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ARENA calls for expressions of interest as it seeks to allocate funding for potentially hundreds of network-connected, shared solar batteries.

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Study finds solar panels built above crop plants can reduce surface temperatures on the panel by up to 10°C compared to traditional mounting methods.

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Foreign Investment Review Board grants initial approval for Norwegian energy giant's role in proposed 1GW offshore wind project off north-east Tasmania.

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New South Wales had a bumper solar month in March, showing off its energy generation chops as the grid prepares for a major coal exit this month.

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Gupta finally delivers on green steel promise, phasing out coal at Whyalla Steelworks and replacing it with renewable-powered technologies.

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UK tin miner proposes big renewable park next to Australian project, and using mostly solar to power crushing operations during the day.

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Australia's major iron ore export won’t be able to supply green steelmakers using one of the leading technologies. What can we do about it?

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Petroleum emissions are set to overtake those from electricity and gas combined, as transport becomes Australia's newest climate embarrassment.

The post Petrol is the new coal, as roadtrips and Bali holidays push up emissions appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The sodium-sulfur battery, topped with solar panels and offering just under six hours of storage capacity, is being tested at a remote WA mine site.

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New analysis shows future gas supply gaps could be eradicated by energy efficiency and electrification, while also alleviating the cost of living crisis.

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UK energy giant SSE teams up with Equis to seek a feasibility licence for its massive Poseidon offshore wind project in Victoria.

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NSW formally launches tender for 380MW of new firming capacity, as questions remain over new Labor government's intentions for country's biggest coal plant.

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Snowy Hydro and the major contractor for the Snowy 2.0 project hit by fines in the latest bad news to affect the controversial project.

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Some of country's biggest wind and solar projects hit badly by new grid assessment, although impact has been muted by delays to transmission upgrades and coal plant repairs.

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After lost decade, Australia has a climate policy. It feels right to enjoy the moment – at least for the remainder of the week. Another small, baby step for mankind.

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