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Fuel demands, super El Nino turn up the heat on COP31

Fuel demands, super El Nino turn up the heat on COP31

Australia faces a difficult task at the United Nations' climate summit amid rising temperatures, fuel shortages and pressure to phase out fossil fuels.

Optimism for hydrogen pilot in race to green steel

Optimism for hydrogen pilot in race to green steel

Optimism for hydrogen pilot in race to green steel

Optimism for hydrogen pilot in race to green steel

A multimillion-dollar project will test whether technology developed in Australia can cut the price of renewable hydrogen and help turn steel green.

High fuel prices hit the brakes on petrol car sales

High fuel prices hit the brakes on petrol car sales

High fuel prices hit the brakes on petrol car sales

High fuel prices hit the brakes on petrol car sales

Australian motorists are kicking the tyres of more electric and hybrid vehicles as the price of petrol and diesel continues to sting.

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Support package bid a test case for new net-zero laws

Support package bid a test case for new net-zero laws

Workers at a closing gas-fired power station are using landmark net-zero laws to seek up to $3.3 million in support packages to help transition to new jobs.

Australia cannot 'credibly lead' COP31 without reform

Australia cannot 'credibly lead' COP31 without reform

More than 500 academics have signed a letter to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese calling for Australia to end new coal and gas project approvals.

Building net zero: architects call for housing rethink

Building net zero: architects call for housing rethink

A challenge to make Australian homes greener has found smarter design, better materials and renovating rather than rebuilding can dramatically cut emissions.

Recycle, reuse or regret: clock ticks on solar waste

Recycle, reuse or regret: clock ticks on solar waste

Australia needs to act quickly to address the growing number of end-of-life solar panels before a wave of waste hits in the 2030s.

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Gas supply overhaul looms as road-blocks disintegrate

Gas supply overhaul looms as road-blocks disintegrate

Gas supply overhaul looms as road-blocks disintegrate

Gas supply overhaul looms as road-blocks disintegrate

A plan to oversupply the Australian gas market is poised to become reality as support solidifies but environmental and industry concerns linger.

Domestic gas scheme necessary for nation's future: PM

Domestic gas scheme necessary for nation's future: PM

Domestic gas scheme necessary for nation's future: PM

Domestic gas scheme necessary for nation's future: PM

A proposed domestic gas reserve is critical for heavy industries to keep going, the prime minister says, after the closure of several major plants.

In the dark: solar recycling scheme delayed for months

In the dark: solar recycling scheme delayed for months

In the dark: solar recycling scheme delayed for months

In the dark: solar recycling scheme delayed for months

A single complaint has stalled plans to recycle solar panels at a national level, with the federal government relying on a state government to lead the way.

Hot topic: Aussies lose sleep and work to rising temps

Hot topic: Aussies lose sleep and work to rising temps

Hot topic: Aussies lose sleep and work to rising temps

Hot topic: Aussies lose sleep and work to rising temps

Global warming is affecting Australians' ability to sleep, exercise and work outdoors, costing the economy billions of dollars in lost productivity.

Australia pays biggest bill for global diesel crisis

Australia pays biggest bill for global diesel crisis

Australia pays biggest bill for global diesel crisis

Australia pays biggest bill for global diesel crisis

The worldwide fuel crisis has cost Australia an additional $9 billion for diesel imports over six months – more than any other country.

Ambitious energy targets blow in for big mining state

Ambitious energy targets blow in for big mining state

Ambitious energy targets blow in for big mining state

Ambitious energy targets blow in for big mining state

The nation's richest state has set a 75 per cent renewable energy target by 2031 as it attempts to ditch coal and drive down energy costs.

Snowy 2.0 exit cost unknown despite price blowout

Snowy 2.0 exit cost unknown despite price blowout

Snowy 2.0 exit cost unknown despite price blowout

Snowy 2.0 exit cost unknown despite price blowout

One of Australia's largest energy projects will need more government funding to reach completion, but the cost of giving up has not been calculated.

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Diesel shake-up could hit big miners, help small firms

Reforming a controversial diesel credit scheme and forcing large miners to invest in alternatives could reduce Australia's reliance on imported fuel.

Snowy costs blow out but there's light at end of tunnel

Work will continue on Australia's largest renewable energy project despite more delays and a multibillion-dollar spike to its original $2.8 billion price tag.

'Gas or starvation': infrastructure boss backs projects

Australia’s biggest energy infrastructure company has defended the role of gas in the nation's energy security and industry, after committing to a new pipeline.

Multimillion-dollar bid to make electric fleets pay up

A fleet of more than 100 electric vehicles will be put to the test over three years to find out if vehicle-to-grid technology can cut costs and make money.

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Radical climate action urged to save Pacific nation

Kiribati needs to take radical action to boost the height of the archipelago if it is to survive rising sea levels, a clean energy summit has been told.

Aid cuts forcing fossil fuel dependence in East Timor

East Timor has no choice but to rely on diesel to power its electricity grid, President Jose Ramos-Horta has told an Australian clean energy summit.

Trump waives many Russia-related sanctions and tariffs

Donald Trump has put on hold a sweeping new sanctions package targeting the Russian economy, telling Congress the pause is in the national interest.

Australia should 'roll out red carpet' for data centres

Clear rules and less 'green tape' are needed to ensure tech giants don't abandon Australia and take investments elsewhere, a climate leader warns.

Over-tyred: inquiry calls for a recycling overhaul

Fewer end-of-life tyres would be buried in the ground and more recycled into new roads under changes recommended by a parliamentary inquiry.

Gas industry urged to pull 'emergency brake' on warming

A powerful greenhouse gas responsible for about a third of global warming is not being accurately measured by many oil and gas producers, a report has found.

National plan to put electric vehicle charging on a map

Electric vehicle charging bottlenecks and areas of high demand will be targeted by a $1.43 million national project as more motorists make the switch.

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