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Fuel crisis forces emissions down but a rebound looms

Fuel crisis forces emissions down but a rebound looms

Global fossil fuel emissions are expected to fall due to conflict in the Middle East but experts say it is not a sustainable climate solution.

Fuel demands, super El Nino turn up the heat on COP31

Fuel demands, super El Nino turn up the heat on COP31

Fuel demands, super El Nino turn up the heat on COP31

Fuel demands, super El Nino turn up the heat on COP31

Australia faces a difficult task at the United Nations' climate summit amid rising temperatures, fuel shortages and pressure to phase out fossil fuels.

Optimism for hydrogen pilot in race to green steel

Optimism for hydrogen pilot in race to green steel

Optimism for hydrogen pilot in race to green steel

Optimism for hydrogen pilot in race to green steel

A multimillion-dollar project will test whether technology developed in Australia can cut the price of renewable hydrogen and help turn steel green.

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High fuel prices hit the brakes on petrol car sales

High fuel prices hit the brakes on petrol car sales

Australian motorists are kicking the tyres of more electric and hybrid vehicles as the price of petrol and diesel continues to sting.

State's push for Australia's toughest data centre rules

State's push for Australia's toughest data centre rules

Nation-leading renewable energy requirements are among the recommendations to come out of a state's inquiry into data centres.

'G'day, Dr Karl here': Aussie scientist heads to COP31

'G'day, Dr Karl here': Aussie scientist heads to COP31

He is the Australian scientist known for breaking down tricky concepts into tales everyone can understand and he is bringing his "irrational optimism" to COP31.

Australia cannot 'credibly lead' COP31 without reform

Australia cannot 'credibly lead' COP31 without reform

More than 500 academics have signed a letter to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese calling for Australia to end new coal and gas project approvals.

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Building net zero: architects call for housing rethink

Building net zero: architects call for housing rethink

Building net zero: architects call for housing rethink

Building net zero: architects call for housing rethink

A challenge to make Australian homes greener has found smarter design, better materials and renovating rather than rebuilding can dramatically cut emissions.

'Forests on the moon': carbon credit reforms under fire

'Forests on the moon': carbon credit reforms under fire

'Forests on the moon': carbon credit reforms under fire

'Forests on the moon': carbon credit reforms under fire

Reforms to Australia's carbon credits have divided an inquiry, with critics warning they will not do enough while others argue they could undermine confidence.

Recycle, reuse or regret: clock ticks on solar waste

Recycle, reuse or regret: clock ticks on solar waste

Recycle, reuse or regret: clock ticks on solar waste

Recycle, reuse or regret: clock ticks on solar waste

Australia needs to act quickly to address the growing number of end-of-life solar panels before a wave of waste hits in the 2030s.

In the dark: solar recycling scheme delayed for months

In the dark: solar recycling scheme delayed for months

In the dark: solar recycling scheme delayed for months

In the dark: solar recycling scheme delayed for months

A single complaint has stalled plans to recycle solar panels at a national level, with the federal government relying on a state government to lead the way.

Hot topic: Aussies lose sleep and work to rising temps

Hot topic: Aussies lose sleep and work to rising temps

Hot topic: Aussies lose sleep and work to rising temps

Hot topic: Aussies lose sleep and work to rising temps

Global warming is affecting Australians' ability to sleep, exercise and work outdoors, costing the economy billions of dollars in lost productivity.

Australia pays biggest bill for global diesel crisis

Australia pays biggest bill for global diesel crisis

Australia pays biggest bill for global diesel crisis

Australia pays biggest bill for global diesel crisis

The worldwide fuel crisis has cost Australia an additional $9 billion for diesel imports over six months – more than any other country.

Ambitious energy targets blow in for big mining state

Ambitious energy targets blow in for big mining state

Ambitious energy targets blow in for big mining state

Ambitious energy targets blow in for big mining state

The nation's richest state has set a 75 per cent renewable energy target by 2031 as it attempts to ditch coal and drive down energy costs.

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Snowy 2.0 exit cost unknown despite price blowout

One of Australia's largest energy projects will need more government funding to reach completion, but the cost of giving up has not been calculated.

Coalition eyes climate, housing money to fund tax cuts

Savings of $31 billion earmarked by the federal opposition would be used to fund the coalition's plan to index income tax brackets.

Costly Snowy energy project to 'outlast' us all

The massively blown-out Snowy 2.0 renewables project will be pumping power long after everyone retires, Energy Minister Chris Bowen insists.

Snowy costs blow out but there's light at end of tunnel

Work will continue on Australia's largest renewable energy project despite more delays and a multibillion-dollar spike to its original $2.8 billion price tag.

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'Blind to community': independent flags data centre tax

Governments aren't meeting the moment on artificial intelligence, an ACT senator says, as community and tech industry concerns are overlooked.

'No surrender': UN urges action as 1.5C goal slips away

Global temperatures are on track to rise by 2.8C by the end of the century unless nations make deep emission cuts, including those from coal, oil and gas.

Multimillion-dollar bid to make electric fleets pay up

A fleet of more than 100 electric vehicles will be put to the test over three years to find out if vehicle-to-grid technology can cut costs and make money.

Australia should 'roll out red carpet' for data centres

Clear rules and less 'green tape' are needed to ensure tech giants don't abandon Australia and take investments elsewhere, a climate leader warns.

No evidence customer data published on dark web: Origin

Australia's largest energy retailer says it has beefed up its cybersecurity systems after hackers tapped the data of hundreds of thousands of customers.

National plan to put electric vehicle charging on a map

Electric vehicle charging bottlenecks and areas of high demand will be targeted by a $1.43 million national project as more motorists make the switch.

State backs gas as Labor leaders split on grid funding

One state is preparing to support a gas peaking plant to shore up the renewable grid, as its government pledges fiscal restraint ahead of an upcoming vote.

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