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Rich lister to fund lobby group to strengthen climate laws and accelerate transition
Alan Schwartz is investing millions into a group he hopes will bring together business and NGOs.
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Data breach: Energy industry is now one of major targets for cyber attack
New report finds threat of cyber attacks on Australia's energy industry and infrastructure is rising, particularly as digitisation and 3rd party controls come into play.
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Spark joins Australian offshore wind rush as part of new consortium
Spark Renewables joins forces with Simply Blue Group and Subsea7 to develop floating offshore wind projects in one of Australia's hottest new zones.
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Battery industry could be worth $27 billion to Australian economy by 2030
The full battery opportunity won't be unlocked, however, unless Australia puts in the policy and industry legwork first.
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“World’s biggest” solar and battery storage offtake deal to deliver giga-scale projects
Saudi developer secures agreements to build three solar plus storage projects in one of the world’s largest power purchase deals.
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No new fossil fuels? Australia has 116 new coal, oil and gas projects in the pipeline
The Australia Institute lists the nation's 116 new fossil fuel projects and the massive carbon bomb that they will set off if they all proceed as planned.
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Solar and wind still best bets for deep, rapid and low cost emission cuts
IPCC says solar and wind will deliver easily the biggest and lowest cost emission cuts over the next 10 years.
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UN says Australia must quit coal by 2030, reach net zero by 2040, no new coal or gas
In case they missed the message from the IPCC, UN chief delivers the cold hard facts on climate and fossil fuels. Will Australia respond?
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Researchers urge mandatory scheme to ensure solar panels are recycled
New study calls for comprehensive “product stewardship scheme” for solar panels, that puts whole-of-life responsibility on shoulders of the producer.
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Australia’s oldest gas power company urges customers to go electric
AGL Energy has launched a website to simplify the process of quitting gas and accessing the benefits of a more electric and energy efficient home.
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New two-hour battery joins bid to “bank” rooftop solar and allow more installs
Another 12 community-scale, grid connected batteries will be rolled out in Queensland's solar soaked regions, starting in Emerald.
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EcoFlow offers smart modular power solutions for campervans and off-grid living in Australia
The compact EcoFlow Power Kits are simple to setup and support a variety of charging methods.
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New IPCC report shows Labor’s approach is deadly and reckless
The Labor party has manufactured a widespread delusion that climate action can be left to later. What will it take to break through the fog of denial?
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South Australia swamped with nearly 30 proposals for world leading green hydrogen plan
South Australia's plan to repeat the success of the Tesla big battery with a world-leading green hydrogen plan receives overwhelming response.
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What price clean air? This benefit alone will cover cost of climate action
IPCC report provides "unequivocal statement" that the economic benefits of limiting global warming to below 2°C outweigh the costs.
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IPCC climate warning leaves no room for coal and gas, little room for offsets
Latest assessment from Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change delivers crystal clear verdict on future of coal and gas and raises questions on offsets.
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Independents want coal and gas projects buried in net zero clause rather than Safeguard bans
Independents suggest new gas projects should meet net zero standard for the life of project, in compromise deal on Safeguards Mechanism.
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Hot and humid autumn sets record demand levels in Queensland grid
Queensland experiences record grid demand at the tail end of another heat wave.
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Boom cycle means 82 pct renewables target is doable, says regulator
Clean Energy Regulator says 82 per cent renewables target is within reach, but new installations need to ramp up.
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What Australia could do with $368 billion on the very real climate threat
Australia is willing to spend $368 billion on submarines to protect national security. What could it do with that money to counter the very real climate threat?
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