Reason for Aussie shark attack spike
The number of shark attacks has been steadily increasing over the last 10 years, with scientists putting it down to a number of factors, including climate change.
Climate Change
‘Expect more’: Dire warning after floods
North Queensland has recorded its second “once-in-a-century” flood since 2019, and one thing made the rainfall heavier.
Climate Active exodus lifts fears
Labor to continue with voluntary emission offset scheme despite a spate of companies leaving amid concerns about the validity of some credits.
Tipping point: Rio flags battery power future as coal costs rise
Rio Tinto’s aluminium boss says its smelters in NSW and Queensland are doomed if they rely on coal-fired power stations, as cheaper battery storage for green energy becomes more viable.
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Fury over bank’s ties to weapons company
Protesters have targeted ANZ bosses over the bank’s ties to the world’s largest weapons company and its funding of major polluters.
Renewables tsar throws weight behind nuclear
Renewable energy rich-lister Trevor St Baker has backed the development of nuclear energy in Australia, saying it was ‘absurd’ it remained banned in face of a broken power sector.
NSW to rush through new housing for energy workers
Labor hopes that by permitting new energy worker accommodation to be built, it will temper community opposition that threatens to delay large-scale wind and solar developments.
Zealotry has no role in ‘rational transition to a net-zero future’
Gas industry veteran Richard Cottee believes natural gas has a vital role to play in any ‘rational’ transition towards a net-zero future, warning against zealotry in the nuclear debate.
Westpac boss concedes more climate action needed
Westpac’s outgoing chief has told investors more needed to be done to tackle climate change as a coalition of shareholders demanded action at the AGM.
South32 a big winner as WA backs down on greenhouse gas policing
South32 had told the WA government that 1700 jobs were at risk if it proceeded with regulating greenhouse gas emissions.
Start-up puts the heat on Chevron in energy trial
Energy giant Chevron will use renewable energy blocks from Newcastle start-up MGA Thermal to power a five megawatt per hour unit to store and process heat in the US.
Climate protesters swarm premier’s office
Climate activists have held a snap protest outside a premier’s office over the approval of the largest gas plant in the southern hemisphere.
Beware the lessons of history on costings: Grattan Institute
Pretty much every major energy project in Australia has run way over budget in recent years, so treat long-term nuclear costings with caution, the Grattan Institute’s Tony Wood says.
‘Green transition will be a huge challenge’: AGL CEO
Damien Nicks of the nation’s biggest power generator says its critical to provide secure, affordable energy while funding the renewables rollout.
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