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Fortescue says its regenerative Infinity Train could be on its iron ore rail network tracks within two years.

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Key independent candidates decline to endorse either major party to form government, saying the 'two party system is broken'.

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New study finds that without a significant reduction in global energy consumption, renewables are chasing a target that keeps getting further away.

The post “We must halve energy use to avoid climate catastrophe:” UNSW appeared first on RenewEconomy.

There is a lot of deal making going on in the solar industry, and drug runners have found a new use for modules.

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Origin makes biggest commitment to large scale solar to date, with a project pipeline of nearly 1GW as it readies for life after coal.

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South Australia's rapid transition to wind and solar has left other states in its wake, and it's winning on emissions and prices too.

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Finley solar farm lands a contract for its spinning machine to solve system strength issues, but the transparency ends there.

The post Finley solar farm reveals AEMO contract for big spinning machine appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Australian Greens say billions could be raised through a levy on coal exports and help accelerate the phase out the fossil fuel.

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Ratings agency says batteries will replace gas within a decade, but Morrison's "obscure" energy policies could slow energy transition.

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Morrison and Taylor use promises for new 'clean hydrogen' hubs as a guise for channelling more than $285m into CCS projects.

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Solar and wind power are on track to become the new baseload electricity supply for global energy markets as early as 2030, McKinsey says.

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Neither major political party can be bothered with vehicle emissions standards, let alone a policy that might change consumer behaviour. Utterly hopeless.

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Canavan triggers choas within Coalition after declaring 'net zero dead', while Labor hits back at 'lazy and toxic' climate scare campaign.

The post “Lazy, toxic scare campaign:” Labor attacks Coalition over new climate war appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Owner of Hillston solar farm says it has reached full operation less than three months after first energisation.

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The world's biggest CCS project hasn’t worked as planned and taxpayers will be left with the liability.

The post If Chevron, Exxon and Shell can’t get carbon capture right at Gorgon, who can? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Huge Lincoln Gap wind farm in South Australia reaches full commercial operation, although the battery connection still to be finalised.

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Australia's Quinbrook lands financing deal for massive solar and battery project in Nevada, the first of many similar projects it plans.

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Labor pledges to repair Australia's climate leadership in Pacific, Morrison backs more gas, and Barnaby seeks "wriggle room" on net zero target.

The post Election Diary: Labor pledges Pacific climate leadership, Morrison backs more gas appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Environmental impact statements lodged for the Australia-Asia Power Link project reveal mind-boggling scale of solar and battery project.

The post Sun Cable unveils staggering scale of world’s biggest solar and battery project appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Australians amongst the least likely to change behaviours to reduce climate impact.

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