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'Real, growing risk' of power generation falling short

'Real, growing risk' of power generation falling short

Energy market tsars are out of step with the "rooftop revolution" and other household energy that could be harnessed in a clean, low-cost system, critics say.

'We can't let it fail': more govt cash for coal mine

'We can't let it fail': more govt cash for coal mine

'We can't let it fail': more govt cash for coal mine

'We can't let it fail': more govt cash for coal mine

Taxpayers will fork out $220 million to prop up a failed coal mine, critical for electricity generation in West Australia.

Call to join forces as China sets pace on clean energy

Call to join forces as China sets pace on clean energy

Call to join forces as China sets pace on clean energy

Call to join forces as China sets pace on clean energy

China's massive shift in investment to meet and perhaps beat clean energy and emissions reduction targets could spur Australia towards cooperation not conflict.

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'Massive failure' for environment laws without trigger

'Massive failure' for environment laws without trigger

Environmental groups are deeply worried about proposed laws they say will take national protections backwards and do little to stop new gas and coal mines.

Minister, 97, off the hook after port blockade arrest

Minister, 97, off the hook after port blockade arrest

A 97-year-old minister arrested alongside more than 100 activists is resolute in his fight for climate justice after blockading Newcastle Port for 30 hours.

Climate protesters blockade major coal port

Climate protesters blockade major coal port

A flotilla of climate activists have brought the world's largest coal port to a standstill to protest what they say is government inaction.

Palmer drops Qld appeal against coal mine refusal

Palmer drops Qld appeal against coal mine refusal

Clive Palmer's mining company will have to pay costs after dropping its second attempt to overturn a licence refusal for a proposed $6.5 billion coal project.

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Plan to step up climate investment in vital regions

Plan to step up climate investment in vital regions

Plan to step up climate investment in vital regions

Plan to step up climate investment in vital regions

Super funds and other climate investors have released a plan to help bankroll new industries so workers facing job losses do not shoulder the burden alone.

Industrial emissions a key to hitting climate targets

Industrial emissions a key to hitting climate targets

Industrial emissions a key to hitting climate targets

Industrial emissions a key to hitting climate targets

No clean technologies - solar batteries, electric cars and heat pumps - are truly green unless the whole supply chain slashes emissions, consumers are warned.

Fresh records for renewables but fears linger for bills

Fresh records for renewables but fears linger for bills

Fresh records for renewables but fears linger for bills

Fresh records for renewables but fears linger for bills

Renewable energy is setting records and wholesale energy prices are returning to normal, but federal Labor is warning of bill shock if the rollout is delayed.

Record rooftop solar slashes wholesale energy prices

Record rooftop solar slashes wholesale energy prices

Record rooftop solar slashes wholesale energy prices

Record rooftop solar slashes wholesale energy prices

Energy demand plunged as mild winter temperatures and record high rooftop solar output slashed wholesale electricity and gas prices, the latest data shows.

Investor group calls for action over Whitehaven bonuses

Investor group calls for action over Whitehaven bonuses

Investor group calls for action over Whitehaven bonuses

Investor group calls for action over Whitehaven bonuses

Bell Rock Capital Management is calling on investors to vote down bonuses for Whitehaven management, after accusing its executives of destroying share prices.

Rio, BHP warned of investor pressure on steel emissions

Rio, BHP warned of investor pressure on steel emissions

Rio, BHP warned of investor pressure on steel emissions

Rio, BHP warned of investor pressure on steel emissions

Australia's largest diversified miners are being urged to come clean on the greenhouse gas emissions pumped into the atmosphere by the world's steelmakers.

Three-quarters of Aussie coal-mining jobs to go by 2050

Three-quarters of Aussie coal-mining jobs to go by 2050

Three-quarters of Aussie coal-mining jobs to go by 2050

Three-quarters of Aussie coal-mining jobs to go by 2050

Coal communities will need a transition plan that extends beyond the pit, with Queensland tagged as one of the hardest hit regions as the world's mines close.

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Bill shock set to continue amid immense energy change

Volatility has eased after the energy shocks of past years but cost pressures remain and progress on new assets has stalled, an energy market update shows.

Critical minerals driving net zero even as prices dip

New data forecasts clean energy commodity prices will decelerate, while a consultation paper has been released mapping a strategy for the changing role of gas.

India's furnaces not the answer for Aussie coal exports

A report has found India will reduce its dependence on Aussie coal in steel furnaces as the price of green hydrogen comes down and carbon penalties go up.

Call to snuff out 'dead end' coal, hit net zero by 2040

Australia is lagging frontrunners on ending coal and must join big economies in accelerating efforts to get to net zero emissions, a global scorecard shows.

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Switch to renewables 'messed up' despite clean ambition

Industry leaders have told Australian governments to "go harder" to expand solar and battery energy production or risk missing key goals.

Support for fossil fuel firms to pay for climate damage

Most Australians want coal, oil and gas companies profiting amid a climate crisis to pay for the damage they are causing, a survey shows.

Need for 'fair dinkum' emission plans, climate literacy

Scrutiny on businesses using carbon credits to meet declared climate commitments is bringing pressure for more ambitious plans to cut emissions.

Warning of 'wrath' as NSW ponders coal plant power play

The NSW government says it will explore other energy options alongside talks on extending the life of Australia's biggest coal-fired power station.

Billions to bolster NSW budget with coal tax hike

NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey has unveiled the state's first increase in coal royalties in almost 15 years as he tries to limit a growing budget deficit.

Taxpayer billions claim for coal plant encore 'cynical'

The NSW premier has rejected coalition claims that keeping the Eraring power plant running would cost billions of taxpayers dollars.

Labor accused of propping up big coal in NSW power plan

The NSW government appears poised to extend the life of Australia's largest coal power station, despite Liberal and Greens MPs saying it is unnecessary.

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