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Winds of change: govt urged to seize energy mandate

Winds of change: govt urged to seize energy mandate

More renewable energy projects should go ahead in Australia and be approved faster after Labor's federal election win, experts say.

Australia urged to spend big while green iron is hot

Australia urged to spend big while green iron is hot

Australia urged to spend big while green iron is hot

Australia urged to spend big while green iron is hot

Australia could replace carbon-intensive coal and gas exports with green iron and quadruple earnings, a report says, but only if it makes changes.

Why the carbon offset 'swear jar' needs an overhaul

Why the carbon offset 'swear jar' needs an overhaul

Why the carbon offset 'swear jar' needs an overhaul

Why the carbon offset 'swear jar' needs an overhaul

Firms relying on carbon offsets to tout their green credentials and reduce their environmental footprints are under fresh scrutiny after a court settlement.

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Controversial gas project hinges on 11th-hour talks

Controversial gas project hinges on 11th-hour talks

The future of Woodside's North West Shelf gas project is a priority item in talks between federal Environment Minister Murray Watt and WA Premier Roger Cook.

Japanese firms reportedly cash in on-selling Aussie gas

Japanese firms reportedly cash in on-selling Aussie gas

More Australian liquefied natural gas appears to be bypassing Japanese ownership before landing in a third destination than exports from any other country.

Major industrial employer scales back amid tariffs

Major industrial employer scales back amid tariffs

A major Australian manganese alloy smelter has scaled back production, citing global supply chain issues and US tariffs, and is encouraging staff to take leave.

Carbon offsets set aside following greenwashing lawsuit

Carbon offsets set aside following greenwashing lawsuit

EnergyAustralia has pledged to back away from the use of carbon offsets to deal with emissions, in a statement following a legal settlement.

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Parent group challenges energy giant over carbon claims

Parent group challenges energy giant over carbon claims

Parent group challenges energy giant over carbon claims

Parent group challenges energy giant over carbon claims

EnergyAustralia will face the Federal Court to answer allegations some of its "carbon neutral" products were not as green as they seemed.

Ill landholder urges compassion in shift to renewables

Ill landholder urges compassion in shift to renewables

Ill landholder urges compassion in shift to renewables

Ill landholder urges compassion in shift to renewables

A rural landowner locked in a battle over a renewable energy project that would affect his property has begged the government to show humanity and decency.

Wastewater may solve wee green hydrogen price problem

Wastewater may solve wee green hydrogen price problem

Wastewater may solve wee green hydrogen price problem

Wastewater may solve wee green hydrogen price problem

The cost of renewable hydrogen could be cut substantially if Australian researchers can scale their latest discoveries involving wastewater.

A glimmer of hope for nuclear dream after election bomb

A glimmer of hope for nuclear dream after election bomb

A glimmer of hope for nuclear dream after election bomb

A glimmer of hope for nuclear dream after election bomb

Voters rejected a plan to build seven nuclear reactors, but some experts say the technology's role in cutting emissions means it can't be ruled out.

Woodside to tap US gas in Louisiana LNG project

Woodside to tap US gas in Louisiana LNG project

Woodside to tap US gas in Louisiana LNG project

Woodside to tap US gas in Louisiana LNG project

An oil and gas development in the southern United States will position Australian giant Woodside as a global powerhouse, the company says.

Australia urged to walk away from gas for renewables

Australia urged to walk away from gas for renewables

Australia urged to walk away from gas for renewables

Australia urged to walk away from gas for renewables

Both major parties are going into an election promising to increase gas production, even though the majority of Australians want more renewables.

Santos gets final tick for flagship Barossa gas project

Santos gets final tick for flagship Barossa gas project

Santos gets final tick for flagship Barossa gas project

Santos gets final tick for flagship Barossa gas project

Santos has received final approval to start production on its flagship $5.8 billion Barossa gas project in the Timor Sea after years of legal delays.

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Nuclear power could take the shine off Aussie aluminium

Three out of Australia's four aluminium smelters could risk closure if Australia adopts nuclear power, reducing energy supplied to industry.

Economists send open letter opposing nuclear plan

The coalition's nuclear energy plan has been slammed by 60 economists in an open letter, promoting instead the subsidising of household clean energy.

'No more bills': why batteries may change energy market

Helping more households capture solar power in a battery could have a market-wide impact, although some could miss out on the biggest savings.

Electric cars to rev up the energy grid, one at a time

Technology that will let drivers use their electric vehicles as giant household batteries is launching in Australia, although its reach is limited.

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Thirsty nuclear plants 'could suck water from farmers'

Farmers and businesses may be forced to surrender gigalitres of water to fuel proposed nuclear power stations due to their inland locations, a report claims.

State rewiring energy future as project blows out again

Emissions reduction targets will be scrapped and gas exploration expanded under proposals by Queensland's government to rewire its energy future.

Dutton fuels angst over cost of living in mortgage belt

Peter Dutton has used a keynote address to rally voters in the outer suburbs, promising instant cost-of-living relief across a mortgage belt doing it tough.

Call for household battery help to plug energy concerns

Cutting the price of solar batteries would lower household bills while easing pressure on the energy network, say groups pushing for a national scheme.

App to reveal how much farmers can reap from renewables

Work will be fast-tracked on software that can assess how much landowners could earn from installing renewable energy projects on their properties.

'MacGyvers' praised as steelworks claws back from brink

Administrators have lauded the 'MacGyver-like' skills of steelworkers, as an industry support package injects cash, jobs and confidence into a regional city.

PM waves off Dutton gas pledge as 'bubble bath' policy

Peter Dutton is seeking a mandate to fast-track a 50-year gas expansion but Prime Minister Anthony Albanese insists the idea is but a thought bubble.

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