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- ‘Wake-up call’: methane emissions from Australian coalmines more than double official estimates, report finds Mon, 4 May 26, 3:31pmInternational Energy Agency findings show government must commit to rapid cuts in emissions of greenhouse gas, climate experts say
- NSW promises more fast chargers and electric trucks in revamped EV policy Tue, 14 Apr 26, 2:19pmPremier Chris Minns says policy will help road users save money while making Australia more resilient to future energy shocks
- NSW coalmine given two-year extension despite climate agency warning it jeopardises legislated emissions target Fri, 10 Apr 26, 2:17pmDelta Electricity’s Chain Valley project is the first coalmine development considered by the planning commission since the state enshrined net zero emissions by 2050 in law
- Aussie Solar Farm Fire Briefly Interrupts Output Tue, 9 Dec 25, 9:00am"This is the thing that happens with renewable energy" - Dubbo Deputy Mayor Philip Toynton.
- Thirsty work: how the rise of massive datacentres strains Australia’s drinking water supply Fri, 5 Dec 25, 1:00amThe demand for use in cooling in Sydney alone is expected to exceed the volume of Canberra’s total drinking water within the next decade
- Australians have been offered free solar power. How do I get mine and will it make my energy bill cheaper? Tue, 4 Nov 25, 7:05pmThree hours of solar power a day will be free for households in three states from July next year
- Australians have been promised three free hours of solar power a day. Here’s what you need to know Tue, 4 Nov 25, 7:05pmCustomers won’t need solar panels to benefit from the scheme – but will need a smart meter
- Musicians v the climate crisis: ‘We’re trying to put on the greenest show in Australia’ Wed, 3 Sep 25, 1:00amA two-week tour produces the equivalent of an average household’s yearly carbon emissions. So some bands, including Lime Cordiale and Cloud Control, are trying small changes – like ditching confetti – and big ones –...
- Trade unionists, conservationists and church groups unite against Dutton’s nuclear plan Wed, 23 Apr 25, 10:00amSeven Regions Nuclear Free alliance launches campaign representing groups who oppose the Coalition’s proposed nuclear reactors in their communities across Queensland, NSW, SA, Victoria and WA
- NSW solar farm to supply almost half the energy needs of major gas company Fri, 11 Apr 25, 1:00amShift away from fossil fuels by BOC is expected to cut company’s Australian emissions by 40% by 2035 and follows similar commitment by Rio Tinto
- NSW solar farm to supply almost half energy needs of major gas company Fri, 11 Apr 25, 1:00amShift away from fossil fuels by BOC is expected to cut company’s Australian emissions 40% by 2035 and follows similar commitment by Rio Tinto
- Offshore wind farm developer asks Labor to delay application on Illawarra project until after election Fri, 28 Feb 25, 7:00pmChris Bowen accuses Coalition of creating ‘sovereign risk’ by opposing offshore projects as as Nationals celebrate ‘major win’
- How anger at Australia’s rollout of renewables is being hijacked by a new pro-nuclear network Tue, 10 Dec 24, 1:00amAn alliance of political groups is harnessing real fears about the local impact of wind and solar farms – and using them to spruik nuclear power
- South Australia, Victoria, Queensland and NSW could experience blackouts from too much solar power, Aemo warns Mon, 2 Dec 24, 5:29pmAemo says it does not want to ‘directly control people’s rooftop solar’ but it may be necessary to reduce or cut off power gleaned from the sun
- Newsroom edition: do voters still care about the climate during a cost-of-living crisis? - podcast Fri, 29 Nov 24, 1:00amA heatwave has hit eastern Australia. As Sydneysiders struggled through the heat, the premier, Chris Minns, asked residents to cut back on their power use to prevent parts of the city from plunging into a blackout. And while...