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Coal power lifeline risks unreliability, bill shock

Coal power lifeline risks unreliability, bill shock

The Sunshine State's coal-fired power stations are set to operate longer in a move some critics worry risks unreliability and higher bills.

'Perfect storm' drives up the cost of natural disasters

'Perfect storm' drives up the cost of natural disasters

'Perfect storm' drives up the cost of natural disasters

'Perfect storm' drives up the cost of natural disasters

A new report has put a dollar figure on the impact of Australia's droughts and flooding rains, with the situation expected to worsen as the world gets warmer.

Work to do: net-zero jobs yet to resonate in classroom

Work to do: net-zero jobs yet to resonate in classroom

Work to do: net-zero jobs yet to resonate in classroom

Work to do: net-zero jobs yet to resonate in classroom

Australia is heading towards labour shortages in the clean energy transition and industry have been urged to step up to inspire the next generation of workers.

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Financial sector urged to shoot higher on climate risk

Financial sector urged to shoot higher on climate risk

The global financial sector has been urged to prevent further backsliding on climate and to stop funnelling money into new fossil fuels in an open letter.

One in three homes in line for sunny value boost

One in three homes in line for sunny value boost

Home buyers have seen the light and are now prepared to pay a little more for solar systems in the expectation of lower bills over time.

Climate action vs con job: PM rebuts Trump stance at UN

Climate action vs con job: PM rebuts Trump stance at UN

The ideological divide between Australia and the US has grown wider on the world stage as leaders deliver two very different messages to the United Nations.

China leads nations with climate emissions plan at UN

China leads nations with climate emissions plan at UN

China, the world’s largest emitter of greenhouse gases, has announced a new climate fighting goal to cut emissions by seven per cent to 10 per cent by 2035.

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AI 'energy trilemma' in sights of data centre boss

AI 'energy trilemma' in sights of data centre boss

AI 'energy trilemma' in sights of data centre boss

AI 'energy trilemma' in sights of data centre boss

Keeping data centres running to support the AI boom will require investment in low-emission energy generation, possibly including nuclear, proponents argue.

'Bring it home': PM's diplomatic fight for climate meet

'Bring it home': PM's diplomatic fight for climate meet

'Bring it home': PM's diplomatic fight for climate meet

'Bring it home': PM's diplomatic fight for climate meet

Anthony Albanese will use a visit to the UN to make the case for a rival country to drop its bid to host a major climate summit in order for Australia to host.

Call for next steps to back 'ambitious' emissions goal

Call for next steps to back 'ambitious' emissions goal

Call for next steps to back 'ambitious' emissions goal

Call for next steps to back 'ambitious' emissions goal

Australia has been urged to match its 2035 emissions reduction target with a new renewable energy goal, but the climate change minister is yet to commit.

Property markets yet to twig to looming disaster losses

Property markets yet to twig to looming disaster losses

Property markets yet to twig to looming disaster losses

Property markets yet to twig to looming disaster losses

Hundreds of billions of dollars could disappear from property values due to climate change but it's taking time for the worsening threat to influence buyers.

Complex puzzle: concessions needed for climate target

Complex puzzle: concessions needed for climate target

Complex puzzle: concessions needed for climate target

Complex puzzle: concessions needed for climate target

Steps to boost renewables might have an impact on local environments, experts say, but a trade-off is needed in efforts to slash emissions.

Anthony Albanese dodges power bill price drop guarantee

Anthony Albanese dodges power bill price drop guarantee

Anthony Albanese dodges power bill price drop guarantee

Anthony Albanese dodges power bill price drop guarantee

The prime minister has declined to guarantee cheaper power bills for households under Australia's climate target, as experts say prices would remain stable.

Cummins still aiming to play all five Ashes Tests

Cummins still aiming to play all five Ashes Tests

Cummins still aiming to play all five Ashes Tests

Cummins still aiming to play all five Ashes Tests

Pat Cummins has pointed to long gaps between Tests as a reason why he could still feature in all five Ashes matches, despite nursing a back issue.

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PM spruiks 'sweet spot' climate target, rejects critics

Australia has set fresh climate targets the federal government believes strikes the right balance between responsibility and ambition.

Timid or too tough? Verdicts in on emissions target

Australia's environmental groups have sharply criticised the nation's 2035 climate target as "insulting" while big business brands it as "ambitious".

Green jet fuel creates runway for 2035 climate goals

Slashing the emissions profile of planes, ships and heavy trucks is the main game of a $1.1 billion injection into the low carbon fuel industry.

'Looks too high': net zero spotlight on Liberal leader

The federal Liberal leader has offered an olive branch to mounting internal pressure for her to walk away from Australia's climate targets.

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Climate hearing heats up over 'explosive' target detail

As the government prepares to release its 2035 emissions-reduction goal, officials have given more information about how Labor has decided on the figure.

Deadly and costly: the climate threats Australians face

As many as 1.5 million Australians will be at high risk from the damaging affects of climate change, a confronting government outlook shows.

Aldi to bring its 'good different' to the solar sector

Aldi is the latest major retail chain to announce an Australian renewable energy installation arm, joining other giants Bunnings and IKEA.

'Climate fail': huge gas project approval ignites fury

Australia's biggest gas project will be allowed to operate until 2070, with the approval lighting the fuse for an angry backlash from climate activists.

Climate, China concern bookend Pacific leaders meeting

A major Pacific leaders conference has wrapped up, with Australia warned about its stance on major coal and gas projects and "silencing" of Pacific voices.

Gas call takes shine off Australia's Pacific blitz

Australia's fossil fuel exports remain a source of tension as Pacific leaders double down on supporting a bid to co-host global climate talks.

Rethink urged as climate change shakes home foundations

Building codes must be updated to contend with intense weather cycles driven by climate change that put homes at risk of serious damage, research shows.

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