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Calls for sweeping review after another mining death

Calls for sweeping review after another mining death

The death of another mine worker in Australia's largest coal-producing state has sparked calls for an industry-wide review of safety practices.

'Unreasonable' coal taxes criticised by major miner

'Unreasonable' coal taxes criticised by major miner

'Unreasonable' coal taxes criticised by major miner

'Unreasonable' coal taxes criticised by major miner

Queensland's mining industry is at risk because of the government's 'unpredictable' tax policies, Australia's largest coal producer says.

Emissions blowout flagged if coal, gas extended: govt

Emissions blowout flagged if coal, gas extended: govt

Emissions blowout flagged if coal, gas extended: govt

Emissions blowout flagged if coal, gas extended: govt

Australia's emissions could blow out by an additional 1.7 billion tonnes should coal and gas be extended, government analysis has found.

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Red meat, nuclear power off the climate response menu

Red meat, nuclear power off the climate response menu

Australia must cut emissions more quickly and fairly, environmental and social advocates say, while investors welcome clarity from an official climate review.

BHP's climate transition 'more than window dressing'

BHP's climate transition 'more than window dressing'

Resources giant BHP has defended the carbon footprint of its mining operations even as demand for traditional commodities and future-facing products expands.

Japan's steel giants dig deep for Australian coal

Japan's steel giants dig deep for Australian coal

Production at one of Australia's biggest coal mines could be extended beyond 50 years under joint venture deals, with the buyers warned to brace for backlash.

Bid to block coal mine digging deeper for longer fails

Bid to block coal mine digging deeper for longer fails

A decision to extend the life and double the output of an open-cut coal mine has been upheld by a court that was unable to rule on the plan's merits.

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Origin Energy eyes gas imports, longer life for Eraring

Origin Energy eyes gas imports, longer life for Eraring

Origin Energy eyes gas imports, longer life for Eraring

Origin Energy eyes gas imports, longer life for Eraring

Electricity and gas giant Origin Energy warns Australia will need to import gas to meet domestic demand and taxpayers may have to pay to burn coal for longer.

Transition 'well under way' as AGL rejects nuclear push

Transition 'well under way' as AGL rejects nuclear push

Transition 'well under way' as AGL rejects nuclear push

Transition 'well under way' as AGL rejects nuclear push

Energy giant AGL has posted a stellar profit on higher power prices, taking the lead in the transition and dismissing nuclear as too costly and too late.

Powering on: Eraring extension benefits outweigh costs

Powering on: Eraring extension benefits outweigh costs

Powering on: Eraring extension benefits outweigh costs

Powering on: Eraring extension benefits outweigh costs

Keeping the nation's largest coal-fired power station open for two years won't impact NSW's 2030 emissions reduction target, official advice says.

Origin Energy backs big batteries to support east coast

Origin Energy backs big batteries to support east coast

Origin Energy backs big batteries to support east coast

Origin Energy backs big batteries to support east coast

Origin Energy will invest $450 million in the Eraring big battery project as part of a plan to accelerate its renewable energy generation and storage footprint.

Big batteries for the 'heavy lifting' as cold snap hits

Big batteries for the 'heavy lifting' as cold snap hits

Big batteries for the 'heavy lifting' as cold snap hits

Big batteries for the 'heavy lifting' as cold snap hits

The more clean energy in the nation's network, the better it will be for power bills and keeping the lights on, experts say, despite a lull during a cold snap.

Permits for new gas exploration risk 'climate disaster'

Permits for new gas exploration risk 'climate disaster'

Permits for new gas exploration risk 'climate disaster'

Permits for new gas exploration risk 'climate disaster'

Australia needs more gas to fast-track the phase out of coal, explorers say, but critics warn new offshore gas exploration permits are a "climate disaster".

Home and car power to energise fresh national grid plan

Home and car power to energise fresh national grid plan

Home and car power to energise fresh national grid plan

Home and car power to energise fresh national grid plan

Homes will send solar power into the energy grid when most needed and electric cars will plug in as a power plant on wheels under a consumer-owned energy plan.

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Clean energy sector rallies against nuclear 'mistruths'

A clean energy industry body has sounded the alarm on "bad faith actors" who are accused of using misinformation to mislead Australian voters on nuclear power.

Gridlock on new energy transmission adds to bill shock

Delays for energy transmission projects over the past decade, under both major parties, are adding to power bills and making the nation's network less reliable.

Aussies cooking with gas not nuclear under network plan

Renewable energy and more gas is the cheapest way to power a net-zero economy, with electricity demand tipped to double by 2050 as homes and cars go electric.

Legal challenge to NSW mines over barrier reef impact

Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek is facing a Federal Court challenge over the potential impact on the Great Barrier Reef of extending coal mines in NSW.

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Crunch time for divestment of climate-harming companies

Big investors are using "stewardship" to get more nosy about what companies say they are doing and what they're actually doing to reduce their carbon footprint.

Winds of fortune: 'Job for life' in former coal regions

A gusty $20 billion in investment will blow in from a mere three offshore wind projects that one team plans to build to help rewire industrial heartlands.

Energy storage sites earmarked to keep the lights on

More power storage rather than nuclear reactors or gas will be crucial for long-term energy security, the industry says, with six more sites up for development.

Communities divided over renewable energy development

A 12-month study of community opinions on the renewable energy rollout points to a divided nation as battle lines are drawn for another climate election.

Super funds giving a green light to 'climate wreckers'

Superannuation funds have come under fire for doubling down on their investments in fossil fuels while cutting half a billion dollars from green energy funding.

Largest coal plant lifeline slammed as climate failure

A decision to extend the life of a major NSW coal-fired power plant will ensure the lights stay on in the state - at a taxpayer cost of up to $450 million.

Coal super tax to be legislated, 'protecting' royalties

Deputy Premier Cameron Dick has ensured future modifications to a Queensland super tax on coal royalties will require legislative changes.

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