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Santos sold vague plan as carbon blueprint, court told

Santos sold vague plan as carbon blueprint, court told

A plan for gas giant Santos to reduce emissions does not rely on real projects and could mislead the public, a group has told the Federal Court.

Renewable hydrogen tech could give green light to jobs

Renewable hydrogen tech could give green light to jobs

Renewable hydrogen tech could give green light to jobs

Renewable hydrogen tech could give green light to jobs

Australia could unlock $1.7 billion and thousands of jobs by 2050 if it seizes the opportunity to create hydrogen-manufacturing equipment, a study has found.

Urgent action needed to stamp out battery fire risks

Urgent action needed to stamp out battery fire risks

Urgent action needed to stamp out battery fire risks

Urgent action needed to stamp out battery fire risks

Companies who import electronic goods to Australia should be forced to register and recycle their batteries, an expert says, to address growing fire risks.

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Sky's the limit: Australia urged to boost green fuel

Sky's the limit: Australia urged to boost green fuel

Australia has the potential to lead the world in sustainable aviation fuel but a report warns that other countries are making progress faster.

Nations meeting to address global plastic crisis

Nations meeting to address global plastic crisis

The UN says the planet is 'choking on plastic' as negotiators gather in South Korea in a final push to address the global crisis of plastic pollution.

Consumer group sees red over 'greenwashing' claims

Consumer group sees red over 'greenwashing' claims

Appliances should receive a repair rating to help consumers navigate vague claims and invest in genuinely sustainable products, a consumer group says.

Australia to be scored on its renewable energy progress

Australia to be scored on its renewable energy progress

Australian efforts to cut emissions and generate more renewable electricity will be tracked and traced by a climate group.

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Regions speak out over carrying 'forced' energy burden

Regions speak out over carrying 'forced' energy burden

Regions speak out over carrying 'forced' energy burden

Regions speak out over carrying 'forced' energy burden

Australians in regional towns worry they will be forced to accept nuclear power plants even if they object to them, an inquiry has heard.

Qld regions remain in the dark about nuclear power plan

Qld regions remain in the dark about nuclear power plan

Qld regions remain in the dark about nuclear power plan

Qld regions remain in the dark about nuclear power plan

A federal inquiry has heard strong support for a nuclear industry in regional Queensland even though local councillors say they were not consulted.

Made or assembled in Australia? Solar policy under fire

Made or assembled in Australia? Solar policy under fire

Made or assembled in Australia? Solar policy under fire

Made or assembled in Australia? Solar policy under fire

Questions have emerged over whether solar panels will be manufactured or merely assembled in Australia at a senate hearing into energy agencies.

Electric prime movers finally rolling into Australia

Electric prime movers finally rolling into Australia

Electric prime movers finally rolling into Australia

Electric prime movers finally rolling into Australia

More companies are swapping heavy-duty diesel trucks for electric prime movers, but industry experts say regulations still need to change to get more on roads.

Pollution problem: the issue making kids sick at school

Pollution problem: the issue making kids sick at school

Pollution problem: the issue making kids sick at school

Pollution problem: the issue making kids sick at school

Children face higher risks of poor health outcomes due to traffic-related air pollution as one in six capital city schools are located near major roads.

Big coal miner stares down protests, shareholder vote

Big coal miner stares down protests, shareholder vote

Big coal miner stares down protests, shareholder vote

Big coal miner stares down protests, shareholder vote

Shareholders voting at Whitehaven Coal's annual general meeting have supported the company's executive remuneration plan, defeating moves to spill the board.

Police oppose major protest to block crucial coal port

Police oppose major protest to block crucial coal port

Police oppose major protest to block crucial coal port

Police oppose major protest to block crucial coal port

Thousands of people, including musician and ex-environment minister Peter Garrett, are expected to attend a blockade of the Port of Newcastle

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Australia to test drive a battery electric dual-cab ute

An electric ute prototype from Toyota will be put the test in Australia during the next year but there is no word on when it might be released for sale.

More trust in mining sector as clean energy needs grow

Once associated with coal and pollution, the mining industry has cleaned up its image as more Australians recognise its importance in the net-zero transition.

Super rich must pay for climate change impact: Oxfam

Oxfam is calling for wealth taxes, saying the super wealthy in Europe are worsening climate change at the expense of people in the poorest parts of the world.

Australia urged not to pull the plug on hybrid tax cuts

Sales of plug-in hybrid vehicles are accelerating in Australia as a tax deadline approaches, but some automotive groups say an extension is needed.

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Beaches reopen after baffling tar ball mystery

Remaining Sydney beaches affected by tar balls have been cleared to reopen this weekend as authorities continue trying to identify who or what was responsible.

'Throw the book at them': tar ball spill source sought

Some of Sydney's most popular beaches have been given the all-clear after tar balls washed up on the sand, raising fears of an acute oil spill close to shore.

'Tar balls' shut Sydney beaches, but low safety threat

Experts believe the mysterious, dark-coloured balls washing up on Sydney beaches are tar balls, which often occur after an oil spill.

Autonomous flying taxis prepare for launch in Australia

Would you ride in a plane with no pilot? One aerospace company is betting on it, signing a deal with Australian air safety regulator to establish rules.

Red Cross on a quest for clothing fit for a friend

The Red Cross wants Australians to donate quality to its clothing drive this year, with Uber also on hand to pick up people's offerings from their doorstep.

Car battery 'passports' could help manage growing waste

Australia should adopt a tracking scheme and battery passports like Europe to deal with the growing pile of electric car waste, an inquiry has heard.

Green ideals meet hip-pocket pain as power prices surge

Young Australians are most likely to pay a premium to access renewable energy at home, a study has found, but high energy prices are turning off others.

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