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Global energy wobbles power-up electrification push

Global energy wobbles power-up electrification push

Australia's vulnerabilities to global energy price spikes run deep, sparking calls for rapid electrification of transport and other exposed sectors.

Trump may help Australia sail ahead in green shipping

Trump may help Australia sail ahead in green shipping

Trump may help Australia sail ahead in green shipping

Trump may help Australia sail ahead in green shipping

Australia has a unique opportunity to cut emissions from international shipping but it could be boosted by a carbon price and policy changes in the US.

Regional students to capture the sun in science program

Regional students to capture the sun in science program

Regional students to capture the sun in science program

Regional students to capture the sun in science program

Regional students will be challenged to experiment with renewable energy science kits in a bid to encourage them to consider roles in the energy transition.

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Aussies want solar batteries but many feel overwhelmed

Aussies want solar batteries but many feel overwhelmed

The cost and complexity of installing a solar battery is keeping some Australians from taking the plunge despite incentives, a study has revealed.

Scientists turn to AI to crack the green ammonia riddle

Scientists turn to AI to crack the green ammonia riddle

Faced with testing 8000 substances to work out how to cut pollution from a key agricultural product, Aussie scientists turned to artificial intelligence.

Power customers promised tougher rules on price gouging

Power customers promised tougher rules on price gouging

More downwards pressure on power bills is the goal of planned tweaks to regulated electricity pricing now on the federal government's agenda.

Sunny outlook: big solar farms given tick by neighbours

Sunny outlook: big solar farms given tick by neighbours

Living near a large-scale solar project is not a problem for most residents, with a study finding 82 per cent of neighbours would allow more to be built nearby.

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Trump speeds Future Fund's retreat from US markets

Trump speeds Future Fund's retreat from US markets

Trump speeds Future Fund's retreat from US markets

Trump speeds Future Fund's retreat from US markets

Chair Greg Combet says Australia's Future Fund must diversify its portfolio, including with investments in domestic data centres, to insure against volatility.

Australia holds cards as global lithium shortage looms

Australia holds cards as global lithium shortage looms

Australia holds cards as global lithium shortage looms

Australia holds cards as global lithium shortage looms

With international demand for lithium expected to grow tenfold in just the next few years, Australia is well placed to cash in as the world's biggest producer.

Aussies urged to charge ahead with household batteries

Aussies urged to charge ahead with household batteries

Aussies urged to charge ahead with household batteries

Aussies urged to charge ahead with household batteries

Australia could unlock billions in electricity savings if more households add a battery to their solar panel plans, a report has found.

How red tape removal became a progressive rallying cry

How red tape removal became a progressive rallying cry

How red tape removal became a progressive rallying cry

How red tape removal became a progressive rallying cry

Decades of creeping over-regulation are holding back the housing, infrastructure and research Australia needs, a federal Labor MP says.

Fears for heritage site as gas plant expansion approved

Fears for heritage site as gas plant expansion approved

Fears for heritage site as gas plant expansion approved

Fears for heritage site as gas plant expansion approved

The fallout from a decision to extend the life of a massive gas project continues with accusations of a political cover-up over a scientific report.

No signs Russia switching on Ukraine nuclear plant soon

No signs Russia switching on Ukraine nuclear plant soon

No signs Russia switching on Ukraine nuclear plant soon

No signs Russia switching on Ukraine nuclear plant soon

Inspectors from the UN nuclear watchdog have not seen signs of Russia moving to immediately restart the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant.

Woodside win boosts gas industry but roadblocks remain

Woodside win boosts gas industry but roadblocks remain

Woodside win boosts gas industry but roadblocks remain

Woodside win boosts gas industry but roadblocks remain

A ministerial decision to extend the life of a massive gas project despite climate concerns represents an endorsement of the sector by the Labor government.

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Clean energy, environment unity ticket on nature laws

An alliance of conservation and renewable energy groups want environment protection reform back on track and the "nature versus climate" narrative put to bed.

'See you in court': anger over huge gas plant extension

Resources giant Woodside is facing renewed legal threats after being granted approval to continue operating a massive gas project for decades to come.

More gas projects, less green tape call at energy event

Gas giants have called on the Australian government to approve projects faster and let them explore more mining opportunities.

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.

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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