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No new fossil fuels? Australia has 116 new coal, oil and gas projects in the pipeline

Wed, 2023-03-22 09:31

The Australia Institute lists the nation's 116 new fossil fuel projects and the massive carbon bomb that they will set off if they all proceed as planned.

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Solar and wind still best bets for deep, rapid and low cost emission cuts

Wed, 2023-03-22 06:23

IPCC says solar and wind will deliver easily the biggest and lowest cost emission cuts over the next 10 years.

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UN says Australia must quit coal by 2030, reach net zero by 2040, no new coal or gas

Tue, 2023-03-21 14:35

In case they missed the message from the IPCC, UN chief delivers the cold hard facts on climate and fossil fuels. Will Australia respond?

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Researchers urge mandatory scheme to ensure solar panels are recycled

Tue, 2023-03-21 13:51

New study calls for comprehensive “product stewardship scheme” for solar panels, that puts whole-of-life responsibility on shoulders of the producer.

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Australia’s oldest gas power company urges customers to go electric

Tue, 2023-03-21 12:01

AGL Energy has launched a website to simplify the process of quitting gas and accessing the benefits of a more electric and energy efficient home.

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New two-hour battery joins bid to “bank” rooftop solar and allow more installs

Tue, 2023-03-21 11:58

Another 12 community-scale, grid connected batteries will be rolled out in Queensland's solar soaked regions, starting in Emerald.

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EcoFlow offers smart modular power solutions for campervans and off-grid living in Australia

Tue, 2023-03-21 11:16

The compact EcoFlow Power Kits are simple to setup and support a variety of charging methods.

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New IPCC report shows Labor’s approach is deadly and reckless

Tue, 2023-03-21 07:54

climate change protest signage ipcc report science - mazengarb - optimisedThe Labor party has manufactured a widespread delusion that climate action can be left to later. What will it take to break through the fog of denial?

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South Australia swamped with nearly 30 proposals for world leading green hydrogen plan

Tue, 2023-03-21 05:59

South Australia's plan to repeat the success of the Tesla big battery with a world-leading green hydrogen plan receives overwhelming response.

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What price clean air? This benefit alone will cover cost of climate action

Tue, 2023-03-21 01:26

IPCC report provides "unequivocal statement" that the economic benefits of limiting global warming to below 2°C outweigh the costs.

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IPCC climate warning leaves no room for coal and gas, little room for offsets

Tue, 2023-03-21 01:21

Latest assessment from Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change delivers crystal clear verdict on future of coal and gas and raises questions on offsets.

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Independents want coal and gas projects buried in net zero clause rather than Safeguard bans

Mon, 2023-03-20 14:12

Independents suggest new gas projects should meet net zero standard for the life of project, in compromise deal on Safeguards Mechanism.

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Hot and humid autumn sets record demand levels in Queensland grid

Mon, 2023-03-20 14:04

Queensland experiences record grid demand at the tail end of another heat wave.

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Boom cycle means 82 pct renewables target is doable, says regulator

Mon, 2023-03-20 13:46

Kiata wind farm atmosClean Energy Regulator says 82 per cent renewables target is within reach, but new installations need to ramp up.

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What Australia could do with $368 billion on the very real climate threat

Mon, 2023-03-20 13:02

Opportunities and threatsAustralia is willing to spend $368 billion on submarines to protect national security. What could it do with that money to counter the very real climate threat?

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Transition state of play – Germany is emerging from the energy crisis

Mon, 2023-03-20 11:10

germany wind energyA year after the launch of Russia's attack on Ukraine, Germany appears to be emerging from the energy crisis relatively unscathed and its clean energy targets in tact

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What can we expect from the final UN climate report? And what is the IPCC anyway?

Mon, 2023-03-20 10:44

Australia's bushfire threat is beyond 'worst case scenario's experts say. (AAP Image/Darren Pateman)This week the world will receive the latest United Nations climate report. And it’s a big one.

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NSW in landmark crown land tender for major solar and wind projects

Mon, 2023-03-20 10:43

NSW in innovate role reversal, offering crown land for use by major wind and solar developers after striking deal with landholder.

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Preloved wind turbines from Netherlands help power remote mine in Australian outback

Fri, 2023-03-17 14:48

VIDEO: Refurbished wind turbine blades make their way to 7+MW microgrid, where they will help power a garnet mine and local community.

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How solar and storage developers got their market forecasts completely wrong

Fri, 2023-03-17 14:45

Owner of biggest solar farm in Australia says industry is being battered by rising costs for both PV modules and battery storage. But it's not all bad news.

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