‘Quiet old Friday’ as ASX gains
The ASX finished slightly up on Friday, but investors remain uncertain over a potential hung parliament and US President Donald Trump’s tariffs.
Climate Change
Others will experience our pain: Garnaut’s Zen
Renewables player Zen Energy suffered a loss of more than $50m in 2024 after an aggressive expansion into renewables, conceding it was a challenging year.
Wind drought hits Ross Garnaut’s Zen Energy
The loss-making renewable energy company developed by the high-profile economist is precariously placed after its trading position was damaged by a wind drought.
What made Cyclone Alfred worse
A “decade of inaction” on climate pollution has cost Australians $1.2bn in the wake of Tropical Cyclone Alfred, experts say.
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‘Action’: Australia’s big climate pledge
Australia is making a major commitment to help poorer countries weather the effects of climate change.
Worrying sign for Great Barrier Reef
Climate change-driven heat and cyclones have caused a large chunk of the Great Barrier Reef to drop in health, with some areas reporting the largest coral decline in 39 years.
Queensland’s coal royalty ‘sugar hit’ won’t last: BHP
BHP Australia President Geraldine Slattery says the ‘sugar hit’ Queensland receives from coal royalties won’t last, as the resource sector is at a `pivot point’ in the transition to new forms of energy.
Aus could go nuclear in under 12 years
Two world-leading nuclear experts have said Australia is poised to build its first nuclear reactor in less than 12 years, in a strong backing of the Coalition’s policy.
Belkin boss urges others to ‘wake up’ to climate crisis
Despite being more expensive than virgin plastic, Belkin is using more recycled materials and is not worried about a short-term profit margin crunch as it urges others to ‘wake up’ to the climate crisis.
‘True believers’ still pumping millions into green hydrogen
Green hydrogen ambitions have flickered recently, but serious money is still flowing into the sector from international investors which excites people like Paul Barrett.
Key $4.8bn power transmission line gets state approval
The approval is crucial in unlocking a swathe of renewable energy projects – including the Snowy Hydro 2.0 – but it is fiercely opposed by some communities.
Moment commuter snaps at protesters
Thousands of commuters are furious after a group of climate protesters blocked off a busy freeway in Melbourne’s eastern suburb, causing massive delays.
Giant renewable energy project seeks development approval
A project creating 60 million solar panels across 35 different solar farms and 30,000 wind turbines in WA is seeking approval from the state’s Environmental Protection Authority.
NSW dumps phantom dwelling obstructions to fast track energy transition
The change is the centrepiece tweak of NSW’s planning laws, which will win favour with renewable energy developers, but it threatens to inflame tensions with some regional communities.
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