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- As Australia campaigns for Cop31 hosting rights, it’s time to stop talking and start doing | Bill Hare Thu, 12 Jun 25, 11:59amThe 43% emission reduction target is not aligned with the Paris agreement – it should be at least 59%
- What’s behind Keir Starmer’s decision to back nuclear power? Wed, 11 Jun 25, 12:37amDoes the UK need nuclear to keep the lights on? What has big tech got to do with it? And do the costs stack up?
- ‘We are just sitting here’: South African coal belt town split over green transition Mon, 9 Jun 25, 11:00pmThe country wants to cut greenhouse gas emissions without destroying livelihoods, but progress is slow – and the residents of a small town are in the crosshairs
- Forget “renewable energy” — new AI data centers are building their own gas plants in Texas Sat, 7 Jun 25, 5:55amBy Jo Nova New AI Data Centers need so much energy, so fast, they’re are going off-grid Such is the blistering race to get ahead in the global AI battle, that the industry is not waiting for the bureaucrats to build...
- Boele says Labor risks squashing business confidence on energy transition without firmer climate change stance Fri, 6 Jun 25, 11:38amIncoming independent MP tells Australian Politics podcast Labor needs decisive policy settings to supercharge renewables investment
- New nuclear would be too late and too costly | Letter Fri, 6 Jun 25, 2:39amDr Paul Dorfman is sceptical about the new nuclear renaissance
- Calls for Drax to be forced to fully disclose its biomass sourcing Mon, 2 Jun 25, 3:00pmCampaigners say the publication of key KPMG report must be a condition to MPs extending subsidies scheme
- Tide is turning in Europe and beyond in favour of nuclear power Sun, 1 Jun 25, 9:52pmSpain’s recent blackout and AI datacentres’ energy needs are leading politicians to reach for the restart button
- Investment in big batteries booms as Australia’s energy transition gathers pace Thu, 29 May 25, 5:20pm‘The target is ambitious, but it’s achievable,’ expert says of Labor’s 2030 renewables goal
- Trump hates wind power. But these Texas Republicans are embracing it Tue, 27 May 25, 10:00pmWind turbines have become a financial lifeline in rural areas, but state legislators are now targeting them
- Mountain marvel: how one of biggest batteries in Europe uses thousands of gallons of water to stop blackouts Sat, 24 May 25, 11:00pm‘Much-loved’ Dinorwig hydroelectric energy storage site in Wales has a vital role to play in keeping the lights on
- Blow to UK’s 2030 clean energy targets as SSE cuts spending on renewables Wed, 21 May 25, 8:58pmDanish developer shrinks five-year investment plans by £3bn blaming policy and planning delays
- Demand for copper to dramatically outstrip supply within decade Wed, 21 May 25, 3:00pmInternational Energy Agency says it is ‘time to sound alarm’ over future shortages of metal needed for low-carbon transition
- Global copper supply projected to fall 30% short of demand by 2035, IEA warns Wed, 21 May 25, 3:00pmEnergy watchdog says it is ‘time to sound alarm’ over future shortages of metal needed for low-carbon transition
- Trump administration to allow work to continue on $5bn New York wind farm Wed, 21 May 25, 12:32amGovernor lobbied Trump in a series of phone calls, and will now allow new gas pipeline capacity to move forward
- This solar panel calculator will, given the Watt rating of a solar panel, its dimensions and number of units calculate the total power you can expect and roof space taken up...
- Interactive calculator to help work out the savings from installing a solar power system and when it breaks even. Can factor in Feed in Tariffs, rising electrical bill costs and comparative investment returns.