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'Watch this space': Fortescue bullish on climate target

'Watch this space': Fortescue bullish on climate target

Battery-powered trains are part of Fortescue's plan to eliminate fossil fuels from its Pilbara iron ore operations as it aims to beat a decarbonisation target.

Pump it up: former PM calls for action on hydropower

Pump it up: former PM calls for action on hydropower

Pump it up: former PM calls for action on hydropower

Pump it up: former PM calls for action on hydropower

Hydropower projects should receive more support and faster approvals if Australia is to meet its renewable energy targets, a group has warned.

Japanese gas giants' Canberra lobbying record exposed

Japanese gas giants' Canberra lobbying record exposed

Japanese gas giants' Canberra lobbying record exposed

Japanese gas giants' Canberra lobbying record exposed

A complex web of investment, lobbying and public messaging is thought to be prolonging the life of the gas industry in Australia and the broader region.

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Electrical apprenticeships defying post-COVID slowdown

Electrical apprenticeships defying post-COVID slowdown

The uptake of trade apprenticeships has dropped following the expiration of a pandemic relief program but remains higher than it was in 2019.

Households could get paid under plan to price pollution

Households could get paid under plan to price pollution

Australia could raise $35 billion a year by putting a price on pollution and help households and businesses by sharing the revenue, a report has found.

'Seriously wrong': activists condemn fracking decision

'Seriously wrong': activists condemn fracking decision

An environmental watchdog has recommended a Kimberley fracking proposal but conservationists say the decision is flawed and they'll appeal it.

National recycling pilot to stop solar energy eclipse

National recycling pilot to stop solar energy eclipse

A national trial will recycle solar panels at the end of their working lives to extract valuable metals and boost Australia’s circular economy.

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Woodside's floating gas platform arrives off WA coast

Woodside's floating gas platform arrives off WA coast

Woodside's floating gas platform arrives off WA coast

Woodside's floating gas platform arrives off WA coast

A huge 70,000-tonne floating production unit has been towed from China to sit off the West Australian coast for Woodside's $18 billion gas project.

Groundbreaking CEO calls time at rare earth miner Lynas

Groundbreaking CEO calls time at rare earth miner Lynas

Groundbreaking CEO calls time at rare earth miner Lynas

Groundbreaking CEO calls time at rare earth miner Lynas

With the departure of Lynas chief executive Amanda Lacaze, the mining sector has lost a leading female voice and a key player in Australia's manufacturing push.

Australia unveils stockpile plan for critical minerals

Australia unveils stockpile plan for critical minerals

Australia unveils stockpile plan for critical minerals

Australia unveils stockpile plan for critical minerals

A $1.2 billion investment in critical minerals will be spruiked by Australia when finance ministers from major economies convene in the US capital.

Gas reservation promises 'downward pressure' on prices

Gas reservation promises 'downward pressure' on prices

Gas reservation promises 'downward pressure' on prices

Gas reservation promises 'downward pressure' on prices

Australia will divert more of its gas for local use rather than export under a long-awaited reservation policy designed to ward off shortfalls.

Nukes and carbon capture remain off future energy plan

Nukes and carbon capture remain off future energy plan

Nukes and carbon capture remain off future energy plan

Nukes and carbon capture remain off future energy plan

Wind and solar systems are projected to be the cheapest energy-generating technology in 2050 while small nuclear reactors will cost the most.

'Smash-hit' battery scheme topped up, subsidies trimmed

'Smash-hit' battery scheme topped up, subsidies trimmed

'Smash-hit' battery scheme topped up, subsidies trimmed

'Smash-hit' battery scheme topped up, subsidies trimmed

Government backing for home batteries will be dialled back for larger systems in a move intended to make the scheme sustainable and open to more households.

Seized tanker heads to US for 'oil confiscation'

Seized tanker heads to US for 'oil confiscation'

Seized tanker heads to US for 'oil confiscation'

Seized tanker heads to US for 'oil confiscation'

The Justice Department obtained a warrant for the seizure of an oil tanker off Venezuela because it had been known for “sanctioned oil,” the White House says.

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Gas deal to unlock wasted resource for domestic market

A deal has been signed to supply natural gas which is usually flared off into the air to meet the needs of domestic users and avoid power outages.

Australia risks missing net zero without China's aid

China has emerged as the world's biggest spender on clean energy technology and its lack of investments in Australia could be cause for concern.

'Climate obstruction' alarms raised with museum sponsor

Ties between a state museum and a major gas company are being questioned by a climate communications group as scrutiny of fossil fuel sponsorship grows.

Reserve gas, reduce prices, union tells government

As the government considers an overhaul of Australia's gas market to support manufacturers, a key union says reducing prices needs to be the main focus.

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Gas pipeline ruling shows nature law flaws, locals say

The environment minister correctly applied the law when deciding extra water protections did not apply to a gas pipeline near major rivers, a court has ruled.

Activist claims win in 'biggest' anti-protest lawsuit

A coal mining giant's epic legal pursuit of climate activist Ben Pennings is over after a $600 million lawsuit over an environmental protest was dropped.

Green laws put new investments at risk, premier warns

After the announcement of multiple deals shoring up the coal industry, a state premier has found himself under pressure from all sides.

Mining giant ends bitter legal fight with former staff

A high-profile stoush between Andrew Forrest's Fortescue and former employees has come to an end after the miner accused them of intellectual property theft.

Overpowered: battery rebate could be drained in a year

Australian households are installing more than 1000 solar batteries every day, but their popularity could accelerate the end of the government's rebate scheme.

Australia needs a 'wind farm every month' to meet goals

Australia needs to build the equivalent of one large wind farm every month to meet its 2030 climate target, an expert warns.

Airlines should face biofuel mandate to level field

Low-carbon fuel orders could be placed on firms to secure the future of Australian biofuels and ensure they can reach their multibillion-dollar potential.

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