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Aussie start-up has a 'solid' plan to revive hydrogen

Aussie start-up has a 'solid' plan to revive hydrogen

An Australian company plans to turn hydrogen into a solid material that is cheaper to produce and could rescue green industries.

Coalition outlines climate plan after ditching net zero

Coalition outlines climate plan after ditching net zero

Coalition outlines climate plan after ditching net zero

Coalition outlines climate plan after ditching net zero

Unlocking gas supply and opening the door to new coal-fired power stations are among the key pillars of the federal opposition's climate and energy policies.

The vast and the curious: electric car expo shows range

The vast and the curious: electric car expo shows range

The vast and the curious: electric car expo shows range

The vast and the curious: electric car expo shows range

Battery-powered sports cars, vans, SUVs and motorbikes will go on show in Melbourne but organisers say some attendees may need test drives to win them over.

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War of words heats up amid Liberals' climate battle

War of words heats up amid Liberals' climate battle

Two Liberals have gone head-to-head over speculation about Sussan Ley's leadership as the coalition prepares to finalise its approach to climate change.

Green steel given pride of place in major govt projects

Green steel given pride of place in major govt projects

Steel made with green energy will be preferred on major government projects in a move hailed by renewables advocates as a step forward for Australian industry.

Forests, finance, fossils: climate talks hit full steam

Forests, finance, fossils: climate talks hit full steam

The main event of the two-week United Nations COP30 summit comes at a pivotal time for global action on climate change.

'We can't accept this': no time for climate COP out

'We can't accept this': no time for climate COP out

Global climate talks are taking place in the Amazon - the "lungs of the world" - as political headwinds threaten to blow multinational collaboration off course.

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Hydrogen or bust: green iron projects struggle with gas

Hydrogen or bust: green iron projects struggle with gas

Hydrogen or bust: green iron projects struggle with gas

Hydrogen or bust: green iron projects struggle with gas

A study called 'How To Spend a Billion Dollars' says a guaranteed supply of renewable energy will be vital for the success of green iron and steel projects.

High-stakes meetings to thrash out Liberal energy plan

High-stakes meetings to thrash out Liberal energy plan

High-stakes meetings to thrash out Liberal energy plan

High-stakes meetings to thrash out Liberal energy plan

The Liberals and Nationals are a step closer to formalising their approach to energy and climate policy, with a series of crucial meetings scheduled.

'Substantial risk' gas could delay clean energy shift

'Substantial risk' gas could delay clean energy shift

'Substantial risk' gas could delay clean energy shift

'Substantial risk' gas could delay clean energy shift

Australia has been warned its gas exports risk slowing the global energy transition, just weeks after the government approved the country's biggest gas project.

Power deal inked to secure smelter's short-term future

Power deal inked to secure smelter's short-term future

Power deal inked to secure smelter's short-term future

Power deal inked to secure smelter's short-term future

A 12-month power deal has guaranteed the short-term future of a 70-year-old aluminium smelter that employs more than 500 people.

Fears 'free' electricity could come with hidden costs

Fears 'free' electricity could come with hidden costs

Fears 'free' electricity could come with hidden costs

Fears 'free' electricity could come with hidden costs

Some households will get free access to electricity for three hours a day but questions have been raised about unintended consequences from the plan.

Collect 'em all: call for widespread battery recycling

Collect 'em all: call for widespread battery recycling

Collect 'em all: call for widespread battery recycling

Collect 'em all: call for widespread battery recycling

Australia's voluntary battery recycling scheme will be allowed to continue but with limited uptake, the public could benefit if more devices were collected.

Nationals council ditches net zero from policy platform

Nationals council ditches net zero from policy platform

Nationals council ditches net zero from policy platform

Nationals council ditches net zero from policy platform

The Nationals federal council has voted to abandon achieving net zero emissions from the party platform as MPs are poised to finalise their position on climate.

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Mining boss skewers Trump over moves against renewables

Renewable energy is taking over from oil, coal and gas, an Australian mining magnate has told shareholders, and efforts to hold back the trend are misguided.

Urgent need for speed in renewable energy approvals

Environmental reform analysts have weighed in on the federal government's bid to modernise Australia's dated nature protection laws, calling for a key change.

Don't forget gas: industry calls for renewable support

More than 50 companies are calling on the Australian government to extend support for renewable gas projects.

'We need energy': leader touts gas to save smelter jobs

The fate of 1000 workers hangs in the balance as leaders debate the best way to save Australia's biggest aluminium smelter from closure.

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Largest smelter could close in 'national interest' blow

Rising energy costs could force Australia's largest aluminium smelter to shut, but leaders have promised to do everything possible to keep it going.

Power prices to rise, secret department documents warn

The federal government has released confidential briefing documents which warn of higher power prices over the months to come.

Old batteries could deliver critical mineral shortcuts

Recycling big batteries, solar panels and wind turbines at the end of their lives could create a lucrative export industry if Australia gets its rules right.

Top four iron ore miner happy with early-year shipments

Fortescue has had a strong start to the financial year after shipping almost 50 million tonnes of iron ore in the first quarter.

Heavy investments needed to secure green metal future

While critical mineral deals are dominating the headlines, green iron and steel partnerships could secure Australia's export future in a low-emission economy.

Waste is the new oil: why Aussie export may be rubbish

Cutting emissions from long-haul flights, shipping and trucking remains a challenge but one solution could put Australia in an enviable position.

Origin takes heat over coal-fired power station

Moving from coal-fired power stations to renewable energy projects could take longer than expected, a retailer has warned, amid delays and high costs.

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