Energy
‘Missing half the equation’: scientists criticise Australia over approach to fossil fuels
Prof Lesley Hughes says there is ‘cognitive dissonance’ between Labor’s stated commitment to the climate crisis and its policies
Adam Morton Climate and environment editor
19, Sep, 2023 @3:00 PM
Replacing Australia’s retiring coal power stations with small nuclear reactors could cost $387bn, analysis suggests
The figure adds fuel to the growing political dispute over the pace and form of Australia’s energy transition
Daniel Hurst
17, Sep, 2023 @3:00 PM
Australian governments need to set clear policy direction for gas sector, says regulator
A growing number of householders are turning off gas and bans on new connections are spreading
Peter Hannam
17, Sep, 2023 @3:00 PM
News Corp gasses up ‘green’ fossil fuels in a series on future energy – but does it pass the sniff test? | Temperature Check
Series sponsored by organisations including coal and gas companies features ‘incorrect’ claims on ‘green gas’ and context missing on carbon capture technology
Graham Readfearn
13, Sep, 2023 @10:00 PM
Malaysia’s Gentari aims to operate up to 8GW of renewable energy in Australia by 2030
The clean energy unit of oil and gas giant Petronas made its first foray in February and is now planning more solar, wind and storage
Peter Hannam Economics correspondent
12, Sep, 2023 @8:18 AM
Strong support from Australian business to phase out fossil fuels by 2040, survey finds
Carbon Markets Institute research also finds nearly half of all businesses surveyed backed Australia becoming a net zero economy by 2040
Peter Hannam
11, Sep, 2023 @3:00 PM
Investors and unions press Labor to invest $100bn to compete in global green economy
Exclusive: Stakeholders at Australian Renewables Summit hope to influence government before decisions are taken on clean energy investments in mid-year update
Paul Karp Chief political correspondent
10, Sep, 2023 @3:00 PM
Victoria’s gas ban for new homes expected to reap significant emissions cuts
Exclusive: Analysis shows new all-electric homes would generate 16% lower emissions than new gas-electric homes
Peter Hannam
10, Sep, 2023 @3:00 PM
NSW Labor’s tough talk on Eraring undermined by boost to coal royalties
The demise of the coal cap leaves the government little time to secure a deal with Origin Energy to extend the power plant
Peter Hannam
06, Sep, 2023 @3:00 PM
NSW to enter talks to extend life of Eraring, Australia’s largest coal-fired power station
Opponents call on Minns government to use the funds it would pay Origin to instead hasten rollout of rooftop solar and batteries
Peter Hannam and Catie McLeod
05, Sep, 2023 @5:03 AM
Fracking projects in NT risk exposing people to cancer and birth defects, report finds
Recent studies from the US have seen evidence for health harms from oil and gas projects grow ‘substantially stronger’, experts say
Natasha May
04, Sep, 2023 @8:53 AM
NSW soon to decide on Eraring extension but former treasurer says it could cost billions
Matt Kean says previous Coalition government would have had to pay Origin Energy up to $3bn to keep half coal plant open for two years
Peter Hannam, Catie McLeod and Tamsin Rose
04, Sep, 2023 @3:40 AM
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