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Australian researches show that Antarctica may be the key to predicting sea-level rise, and may have dramatic consequences for coastal cities.

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British-Dutch oil major Shell expands into US, installing first electric vehicle chargers under Shell Recharge brand at Boston’s Logan airport – choosing designed-in-Australia chargers from Tritium.

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As more people do road trips like the "big lap" in electric vehicles, the more likely that savings from fossil fuel dollars will be injected into the local economy.

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Ross Garnaut on why Australia can reach 100 per cent renewables in little more than a decade, and then go further and be a renewable superpower.

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With abundant low-cost renewable electricity, Australia could grow into a major global economic force.

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Renewables beat 50 per cent milestone for main grid for first time on Wednesday, as wind, solar and hydro beat coal and gas.

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When Australia reached its major milestone of 50% renewables on the main grid on Wednesday, this solar farm had to watch from the sidelines. It often does.

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Sharp falls in coal generation in India's faltering economy presents opportunity to fast-track ambitious clean energy transition, reduce air pollution and stimulate rural job growth

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French energy giant flags plans to ramp up development of large-scale wind and solar development in Australia via a purpose built investment fund.

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More than 11,000 of the world's scientists have signed a joint declaration of a climate emergency, saying world is facing “untold human suffering” .

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Renewables developer Enernet Global to use the Alion Energy solar tracking technology for 62MW Vales Point coal ash dam solar farm in NSW.

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Lake Bonney battery in South Australia charges up for the first time as it prepares for final commissioning.

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Eight graphs illustrate the stunning renewable energy transition in South Australia, and its plans to further lead the world in uptake of wind, solar and storage.

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International Energy Agency says global primary energy intensity improved by only 1.2% in 2018 – the slowest rate since the start of the decade.

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Share of wind and solar jumps to 18.7%, while share of coal falls an incredible 8% over 12 months.

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Oil and gas majors must cut combined production by at least 35% by 2040 to meet international climate targets and protect shareholder value.

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Donald Trump lodges official request to pull United States out of Paris Agreement, a move that will take effect one day after the next presidential election.

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Turbine contracts awarded for largest floating wind project, which will help power oil and gas field platforms.

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Australia's federal energy ministers have declined invitations to dozens of solar and wind farm openings, but Taylor happy to attend launch of first gas plant since 2012.

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Federal environment minister has instigated a review of environmental laws, aiming to limit the legal challenges to mining projects.

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