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- A burning issue: why it’s time to ditch the wood-fired heater and opt for eco alternatives 2 days agoWood burning is one of the biggest sources of fine particulate pollution in Australia. Here are ways to reduce emissions and improve your health
- Australian researchers discover two invasive weeds have the potential to be burned as biofuel Wed, 6 Aug 25, 1:00amBrazilian nightshade and climbing asparagus can be made into biomass pellets, presenting an opportunity for an alternative form of energy, scientists say
- Clean energy subsidies should be replaced with ‘market-based incentives’ from 2030, Australia’s Productivity Commission says Sun, 3 Aug 25, 10:30pmInterim report on investing in cheaper, cleaner energy and the net zero transformation sets out reforms
- Clean energy subsidies should be replaced with ‘market-based incentives’ from 2030, Productivity Commission says Sun, 3 Aug 25, 10:30pmInterim report on investing in cheaper, cleaner energy and the net zero transformation sets out reforms to boost Australia’s productivity
- Adani claims its export program helps contribute to sustainable energy – but experts say that’s ‘wilful disinformation’ Thu, 31 Jul 25, 1:00amIndian conglomerate’s claim about exporting coal and its role for developing nations is ‘meaningless sustainability waffle’ and amounts to greenwashing, one says
- UN climate chief warns Australia not to pick a ‘bog standard’ 2035 carbon emissions target Mon, 28 Jul 25, 12:00pmUN Framework Convention on Climate Change executive secretary Simon Stiell says Australia has ‘one shot’ to seize the moment on clean energy
- Fortescue axes two green hydrogen projects after Trump administration’s shift on renewables Fri, 25 Jul 25, 1:33pm‘Lack of certainty’ and step back in green ambition has made it hard for previously feasible projects to proceed, mining company says
- Australian taxpayers on the hook to pay Chevron more than $500m to clean up oil wells Wed, 23 Jul 25, 11:00amDeal struck in 1980s refunds about half of what the US multinational fossil fuel company paid in royalties, documents show
- The solar battery rebate has arrived – here’s how to steer clear of scammers Sat, 12 Jul 25, 10:00amIn 2008, consumers were treated to dodgy operators and rubbish inverters during the solar boom. Don’t let history repeat itself this time around
- Australians could cut power bills by 90% if they made their homes more energy efficient, report finds Wed, 9 Jul 25, 1:00amDebate on how to generate energy ‘important but misses the point’, analyst says, when you can get such savings by using solar, batteries and efficient appliances
- ‘Gas belongs to the people’: WA premier Roger Cook urges federal Labor to adopt reserve policy Tue, 8 Jul 25, 4:00pmCook says WA’s own policy has meant cheaper gas for local market as Albanese government embarks on six-month review of regulations
- Australian government loans $100m to install EV chargers and solar panels at Bunnings and Officeworks stores Sat, 28 Jun 25, 1:00amWork to upgrade facilities at Bunnings and Officeworks sites is expected to be completed by the end of this year
- Australian consumer watchdog takes gas company to court alleging it misled consumers over renewables claim Thu, 26 Jun 25, 4:19pmThe ACCC says it launched investigation into Australian Gas Networks after complaints from consumers and conservation advocates
- Is selling off Santos to a foreign buyer in Australia’s national interest? First, define national interest | John Quiggin Tue, 24 Jun 25, 3:21pmThe prospect of handing control of the energy company to overseas buyers has raised a series of concerns. But many of them are nebulous
- AustralianSuper criticised for buying up shares in Whitehaven Coal while claiming to be committed to net zero Tue, 24 Jun 25, 1:00amSuper fund, on the brink of becoming Whitehaven’s biggest shareholder, says company’s acquisition of metallurgical coal assets made it a more attractive investment