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Green hydrogen hype fades but future hopes are bright

Green hydrogen hype fades but future hopes are bright

Two major Australian green hydrogen projects have been abandoned within weeks but experts say it will give investors time to rethink the future of the fuel.

1400 batteries in a day: Aussies soak up solar subsidy

1400 batteries in a day: Aussies soak up solar subsidy

1400 batteries in a day: Aussies soak up solar subsidy

1400 batteries in a day: Aussies soak up solar subsidy

Australia could double the number of household solar batteries installed in a year, figures reveal, as consumers rush to take advantage of a subsidy.

'When will insanity end': farmer fury over power play

'When will insanity end': farmer fury over power play

'When will insanity end': farmer fury over power play

'When will insanity end': farmer fury over power play

Farmers have vented their frustration as a state seeks to allow authorised officers to access private farmland to build transmission towers.

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Australia, Tuvalu look to develop landmark climate pact

Australia, Tuvalu look to develop landmark climate pact

Developing climate and strategic ties with Australia has been discussed by Tuvalu's leader as the Pacific island nation opens a high commission in Canberra.

All energy costs rise but small nuclear most reactive

All energy costs rise but small nuclear most reactive

Small nuclear reactors are by far the most expensive new build energy-generating projects, a study has found, while renewable sources remain the cheapest.

Countries have a duty to battle climate change: court

Countries have a duty to battle climate change: court

Climate change is "an existential problem of planetary proportions" and countries have a responsibility to take it on, the International Court of Justice says.

Nats 'steers' rumbling in party paddock over net zero

Nats 'steers' rumbling in party paddock over net zero

Two aggrieved former Nationals leaders are using their opposition to a net zero emissions target to put pressure on their leader to scrap the party's policy.

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Climate warning turns up heat on efforts to net zero

Climate warning turns up heat on efforts to net zero

Climate warning turns up heat on efforts to net zero

Climate warning turns up heat on efforts to net zero

Australia must slash its emissions and reach net zero by 2035 or suffer the environmental damage that catastrophic warming could do, the Climate Council warns.

Eyes of the world on international court climate ruling

Eyes of the world on international court climate ruling

Eyes of the world on international court climate ruling

Eyes of the world on international court climate ruling

An international court will be beamed around the world when it rules on nations' obligations to prevent climate harm and redress greenhouse emissions damage.

History in making as World Court to advise on climate

History in making as World Court to advise on climate

History in making as World Court to advise on climate

History in making as World Court to advise on climate

Nations will soon have clarity on responsibilities to cut emissions under a hard-fought legal opinion spearheaded by Pacific states and initiated by students.

Heavy-hitter urges return of 'world's best' carbon tax

Heavy-hitter urges return of 'world's best' carbon tax

Heavy-hitter urges return of 'world's best' carbon tax

Heavy-hitter urges return of 'world's best' carbon tax

One of the nation's most prominent economists says Australia should not have scrapped its carbon tax, but there are other ways to take action on climate.

Renewable energy delays make Australia less attractive

Renewable energy delays make Australia less attractive

Renewable energy delays make Australia less attractive

Renewable energy delays make Australia less attractive

Investing in Australian renewable energy is only 'somewhat attractive' according to a study that identifies transmission and planning delays among concerns.

'Practical focus' as algal bloom inquiry calls rejected

'Practical focus' as algal bloom inquiry calls rejected

'Practical focus' as algal bloom inquiry calls rejected

'Practical focus' as algal bloom inquiry calls rejected

The SA government says it is focused on “practical support” for industries affected by an algal bloom, but fishermen say they need more than licence fee relief.

Australia must 'throw everything' at climate summit

Australia must 'throw everything' at climate summit

Australia must 'throw everything' at climate summit

Australia must 'throw everything' at climate summit

Australia must fight to secure hosting rights to a global climate summit that would attract billions in economic opportunities, the renewables sector says.

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New bid for ancient rock art's World Heritage listing

Australia is making another push for ancient rock art sites to be placed on the World Heritage list after its application was sent back over pollution concerns.

Oh deer: feral pest on highway a fatal crash risk

Sitting at a population of about 1.5 million, feral deer could soon move in on a capital city with one galloping across a busy highway a sign of things to come.

Pacific voices needed as Australia seeks climate summit

Australia is hoping elevate the voices of the Pacific as the climate change minister visits the region to strengthen a bid to co-host the UN climate summit.

Beyond carbon: big four banks urged to capture more gas

It is a potent greenhouse gas responsible for climate change, but a report has found Australia's major banks have yet to single out methane emissions.

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More EVs, fewer V8s: changes coming for Aussie drivers

Motorists can expect more electric and hybrid vehicles to launch and some petrol and diesel vehicles to reverse after transport regulations finally take off.

Emission targets on track but nature in 'deep trouble'

NSW is making great strides expanding renewable energy but more needs to be done to address waste management, biodiversity loss and climate change.

Alarm as LNP takes wind out of energy plan, renewables

Plans to prop up ageing coal-fired power stations by a state government have been labelled a "waste of money" amid concerns over its energy transition.

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.

Second wind for long-promised nature law reforms

There is no time to waste to fix broken nature laws, Environment Minister Murray Watt says, although early indications suggest climate will not be included.

Territory abandons 2030 greenhouse gas emissions target

A 2030 greenhouse gas emissions target has been abandoned by a territory administration despite an election promise.

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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