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- Government's technology investment roadmap finds unlikely backing from former renewable energy boss 15 hours agoWhile the Government's renewable energy plan is under fire, including from some on its own side of politics, it is also attracting some perhaps unlikely supporters in the energy policy community.
- While the Government's renewable energy plan is under fire, including from some on its own side of politics, it is also attracting some perhaps unlikely supporters in the energy policy community.
- PM refuses to commit to net zero carbon emissions by 2050 Sun, 20 Sep 20, 12:30pmAhead of the release of the Federal Government's long-awaited technology roadmap, Scott Morrison refuses to commit to a target of net zero carbon emissions by 2050, despite describing it as "achievable".
- Scott Morrison refuses to commit to net zero emissions target by 2050 Sun, 20 Sep 20, 12:42pmPM says he’s ‘more interested in the doing’ as he walks back amount of new generation needed to replace Liddell coal plant from 1,000MW to 250MW
- Renewable energy agencies to be allowed to invest in low emissions technology Wed, 16 Sep 20, 10:30pmAustralia's two renewable energy agencies will be allowed to invest in low emissions technologies under new legislation set to be introduced by the Federal Government.
- Advice to government contradicts Coalition claim over Liddell coal plant closure Wed, 16 Sep 20, 7:02pmTaskforce study does not back Scott Morrison’s claim that Liddell coal plant needs urgent replacing with 1,000 megawatts of new dispatchable electricity generation capacity
- How Australia's 'white gold' could power the global electric vehicle revolution Thu, 10 Sep 20, 3:30amMiners and environmentalists have reached an uneasy truce over lithium – both agree Australia should be mining more of this key ingredient in renewable energy batteries
- Environmental groups claim victory as plans for Northumberland coalmine rejected Wed, 9 Sep 20, 8:19pmPlanning permission refused for ‘environmentally unacceptable’ mine near Druridge Bay
- Chinese mining firms in Zimbabwe pose threat to endangered species, say experts Thu, 3 Sep 20, 11:03pmTwo companies granted permission to clear land at Hwange national park, home to cheetahs, elephants and rhinos
- Trump weakens Obama-era rules on toxic wastewater from coal plants Tue, 1 Sep 20, 7:49amSteam-based plants third biggest source of toxic wastewaterPollutants released into water linked to cancer and other illnessThe Trump administration is loosening rules for toxic water pollution from coal-fired power plants...
- Only one in 10 utility firms prioritise renewable electricity – global study Tue, 1 Sep 20, 1:00amVast majority of world’s electricity companies remain heavily invested in fossil fuels
- The “racism” of climate change alarmists Sat, 29 Aug 20, 11:00pmClimate alarmists now proclaim that climate change is racist, that it affects minorities more than others. What hypocrisy. By this theory, the Sun, our galaxy and their Creator are racist, since they have driven climate change...
- Adani quietly rebranding Abbot Point terminal as company hit with $107m damages bill Fri, 28 Aug 20, 2:05pmExclusive: Queensland supreme court says company engaged in ‘unconscionable conduct’
- UN secretary general urges India to swiftly turn away from coal Fri, 28 Aug 20, 4:00pmAntónio Guterres tells country to stop building coal-fired power stations for sake of climate
- NSW plan for 21 coalmines would create seven years of nation's emissions, expert says Fri, 28 Aug 20, 3:30amState Minerals Council pushing for projects despite Minerals Council of Australia goal of net-zero emissions