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- Incoming independent MP tells Australian Politics podcast Labor needs decisive policy settings to supercharge renewables investment
- ‘They offer sympathy and then just go and approve massive fossil fuel projects anyway,’ one advocate says
- Investment in big batteries booms as Australia’s energy transition gathers pace Thu, 29 May 25, 5:20pm‘The target is ambitious, but it’s achievable,’ expert says of Labor’s 2030 renewables goal
- Environmentalists condemn ‘devastating’ move to open nine new gas exploration areas in Queensland Wed, 28 May 25, 6:33pmCampaigners and conservationists decry decision, saying it will worsen climate crisis, blow out emissions reductions targets and put groundwater at risk
- The Woodside boss’s attacks on my generation are blatant scapegoating – and we see straight through them | Hannah Ferguson Wed, 28 May 25, 12:26pmMeg O’Neill’s comments that young people are ‘ideological’ about fossil fuels while ordering from Temu are a blatant attempt to shift responsibility away from her industry
- Woodside boss says young people ‘ideological’ on fossil fuels while ‘happily ordering from Temu’ Tue, 27 May 25, 2:56pmMeg O’Neill tells energy industry conference that individual consumers’ role in driving emissions is ‘missing’ in conversations about fossil fuels
- ‘The spin has been wrong’: rock art expert raises concerns over critical report ahead of Woodside decision | Clear Air Tue, 27 May 25, 1:00amEnvironment minister Murray Watt is due to make a decision on whether to extend the controversial North West Shelf development in coming days
- Murray Watt knocks back objections to Woodside’s North West Shelf extension and clears way for final decision Thu, 22 May 25, 5:18pmEnvironment minister due to decide on controversial plan by end of the month in one of his first major challenges in new portfolio
- Energy Australia apologises to 400,000 customers and settles greenwashing legal action Mon, 19 May 25, 11:49amEnergy retailer says carbon offsetting ‘not the most effective way’ to reduce emissions
- Everything you need to know about Australia’s new home battery subsidy Sat, 17 May 25, 1:00amFrom eligibility to cost, here’s how households and businesses can take advantage of the cheaper home batteries program
- Australia’s clean energy industry has just survived a near-death experience. Where to from here? | Kane Thornton Fri, 9 May 25, 11:03amVoters have spoken with clarity. We want a renewable-powered future
- Woodside staves off investor climate concerns at fiery AGM beset by protesters Thu, 8 May 25, 3:59pmFossil fuel company retains chosen board members, with former Shell executive Ann Pickard re-elected at meeting interrupted by whistle-blowing activists
- Ethical super fund says QBE ‘not joining the dots’ between fossil fuel projects and rising premiums Thu, 8 May 25, 1:00amAustralian Ethical, which holds $56m worth of QBE shares, calls on insurer to overhaul its policies which allow it to underwrite oil and gas projects without restriction ahead of AGM
- More than 40% of electricity used in Australia’s main power grid at start of year was renewable Wed, 7 May 25, 3:53pmData suggests pollution from energy is falling again after previously stalling, but experts say faster growth needed to achieve Labor goal of 82% renewable electricity by 2030
- Australia has backed a rapid shift to renewable energy - and given Labor a chance on climate. How will it act? | Clear Air Tue, 6 May 25, 1:00amAfter a landslide election win, there will never be a better chance to shake off old policy impasses and deliver a more ambitious plan for the environment