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“Liars:” Forrest and Turnbull take aim at fossil fuel hydrogen, set new green hydrogen target

Tue, 2022-05-24 07:49

andrew forrest green hydrogenAndrew Forrest and Malcolm Turnbull take aim at fossil fuel hydrogen and CCS as new 100 million a year green hydrogen target set.

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The political and media establishment ignored climate – but voters didn’t

Tue, 2022-05-24 06:40

Federal Labor leader Anthony Albanese. (AAP Image/Lukas Coch)Media outlets and big political parties ignored climate change. Will they recognise their mistake, as the issue gets bigger for voters?

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Fossil fuel industry loses its grip over Australia’s climate and energy policies

Mon, 2022-05-23 15:03

Shadow Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen addresses the National Press Club in Canberra. (AAP Image/Lukas Coch).Change of government will see a clean-out of fossil fuel industry lobbyists that held sway in the corridors of power for nearly a decade.

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Labor must move quickly on climate and energy: Here’s a list of things to do

Mon, 2022-05-23 14:59

sapphire wind farmLabor needs to move quickly on climate and energy. A trip to Japan for the Quad meeting should be followed by a visit to a wind or solar farm.

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A letter to incoming minister for climate change, Chris Bowen

Mon, 2022-05-23 14:11

Labor climate change and energy spokesperson Chris Bowen. (AAP Image/Mick Tsikas).Australia can become a global clean energy superpower with a modern and prosperous economy powered by reliable, low-cost, clean energy.

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Offshore wind farm balancing German power grid in green energy “milestone”

Mon, 2022-05-23 14:04

Offshore wind energy in Germany is being used to stabilise the country's electricity system in case of grid fluctuations.

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Greens power play: New parliament to be a leadership test for Adam Bandt

Mon, 2022-05-23 13:05

Australian Greens leader Adam Bandt addresses the floor during the Greens Reception for the 2022 Federal Election. (AAP Image/James Ross)The Greens celebrate best ever federal election result, and a win for climate action. But the next three years will be a leadership test for Adam Bandt.

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Cannon-Brookes says election shows AGL coal plans untenable, as Forrest lays into Coalition

Sun, 2022-05-22 17:00

Fortescue Future Industries Chairman Andrew Forrest poses for a photograph in Sydney. (AAP Image/Bianca De Marchi)Billionaires Mike Cannon-Brookes and Andre Forrest seize on climate driven poll results to push case for rapid green energy transition.

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Labor takes power with help of Teals and Greens and climate push

Sat, 2022-05-21 23:45

Coalition swept from power by a stunning and unprecedented surge in support for Teals and Greens and a strong enough rebound for Labor.

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Too much wind and solar? Or just too much Angus Taylor?

Fri, 2022-05-20 15:04

scott morrison SnowyAustralia's energy minister kept saying there is too much wind and solar. Now the industry agrees there is too much Angus Taylor, and the Coalition has to go.

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Forrest hails Europe’s massive green hydrogen plan, says it could do more

Fri, 2022-05-20 14:52

hydrogen plantFortescue boss welcomes European Commission plan for major financial and policy support for a rapid and massive deployment of green hydrogen.

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Soaring electricity prices start to bite, but worst delayed until after election

Fri, 2022-05-20 14:47

Consumers are starting to feel the effects of soaring wholesale electricity prices, but true impact hinges on a decision postponed to after election.

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Great Solar Business Podcast: Making the most of Trade Shows

Fri, 2022-05-20 14:46

SEC conference covid-19 - optimisedNow trade shows are back Grant Behrendorf from AC Solar Warehouse provides the dos and don’ts for anyone hosting a booth.

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Angus Taylor denies access to details of Clover Moore letter, not ‘offical documents’ under FOI

Fri, 2022-05-20 14:43

Federal energy minister Angus Taylor reacts during House of Representatives Question Time. (AAP Image/Lukas Coch).Angus Taylor blocks FOI request for documents relating to infamous Clover Moore letter, which wrongly exaggerated the Lord Mayor's travel expenses.

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Energy Insiders Podcast: Why Australia risks falling behind on green energy

Fri, 2022-05-20 14:37

Oliver Yates CEFC ARENA joint letter - optimisedFormer CEFC boss and independent candidate Oliver Yates on why Australia could lose its green energy advantage, and his new role at Sentient.

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Cannon-Brookes says AGL coal plants will struggle to survive, needs new board

Fri, 2022-05-20 14:29

Atlassian co-CEO Mike Cannon-Brookes (AAP Image/Dan Himbrechts).Cannon-Brookes says AGL coal generators will struggle to survive, and it needs a new board and should be offering customers loans to electrify their homes.

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Optus pledges to be 100 pct “backed by renewables” by end of 2025

Fri, 2022-05-20 13:13

Optus joins Telstra and TPG with a commitment to switch to 100% renewables by 2025, but no detail on how that will be done.

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Green-washed urea facility strikes deal with climate opponents Koch Industries

Fri, 2022-05-20 13:12

Strike Energy signs offtake agreement to supply green-washed fertiliser to climate denial funders Koch Industries.

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From coal mine to battery giga-factory: Two tales of transition from the Hunter

Fri, 2022-05-20 08:37

Nathan Berryman and Kristal Bartlett have made the transition from coal mining and smelter work to green energy. But they say the path is still not clear.

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How the Coalition’s deflated electricity scare campaign was (probably) confected

Fri, 2022-05-20 07:59

Remember News Corp's big climate scare campaign from a few weeks ago? Turns out there was never any modelling behind it - just a clumsy guess.

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