Cyclone Alfred exposes key Aussie issue
Tropical Cyclone Alfred has exposed a major issue millions of Australians face as it looms ever closer to the east coast.
Climate Change
Foreign investor snaps up Australia’s largest sheep station
A famed West Australian sheep station once eyed off by Andrew Forrest for a renewable energy project will stay in sheep production under its new owners.
Risks mounting for ‘likely’ Victorian energy crisis
Victoria is likely going to have to burn coal for longer and endure a gas shortage, says a new report commissioned by the state Labor government.
Jilted offshore power developer slams government rejection
An offshore windpower developer rejected for a licence says it is mystified why its project wasn’t supported and its efforts to engage with the federal minister have gone largely unanswered.
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‘Chinese tech shouldn’t exist in critical infrastructure’: US entrepreneur
Patrick Keaney, who is backed by Amazon’s climate fund, says governments must ‘protect and harden’ critical infrastructure such as power grids, water utilities and hospitals.
Cities need e-scooters to help slash emissions: Uber
A more ‘common sense’ approach to Melbourne’s ban on rental e-scooters would have been following London in introducing designated parking zones, says Uber’s UK boss.
Start-ups rising to the green challenge, says KPMG
Start-ups here are increasingly choosing to tackle issues of climate change and green technology, KPMG Australia chief Andrew Yates says.
Uber urges Aussies to give up second car to fight climate change
Ride-share giant Uber says transitioning to EVs is not enough to slash automotive emissions and congestion as it urges Australians to consider giving up their second car.
‘We need Chinese EVs’ to combat climate change: Uber
The ride-sharing giant is partnering with Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD to make EVs more affordable and says high tariffs and US-style bans are not helpful in combating climate change.
15 banks refuse to back Vales Point coal-fired power station
Fifteen banks have refused to offer the owner of the Vales Point coal-fired power station credit on emissions grounds, creating a red-tape crisis for the company.
Mali challenged over $593m ‘vanity project’
Plans for a government-owned, $593m hydrogen power plant are being questioned after major energy firms abandoned the technology.
Environmental threat to 2030 energy goal: Acciona
Acciona has flicked the switch on the biggest wind farm in the southern hemisphere, but warns environmental rules remain the major obstacle for more renewables.
Aussie businesses world leaders in sustainability readiness
Australian businesses are surpassing global peers when it comes to preparing for tough new climate-related disclosures, according to a report by consulting firm Capgemini.
Spark up or risk 2030 renewable goals: AEMO
The warning will stoke concern about the capacity of Australia to deliver its ambitious goal of having renewable energy generate 82 per cent of the country’s power by 2030.
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