Red tape’s threat to net zero target
Hundreds of millions of dollars of foreign investment could slip through Australia’s fingers and net-zero targets could fail because of environmental approval red tape, a new report says.
Climate Change
Aussie climate goals ‘within reach’
The state and territory emission reduction targets in place can give Australia a “springboard” to stronger climate goals, new research finds.
Samsara Eco strikes recycling ‘breakthrough’
A climate tech start-up has developed another enzyme to break down a common type of nylon allowing it to be recycled indefinitely.
Coalition rejects CSIRO nuclear costings as Labor seizes on report
With energy shaping as a critical election issue, the Coalition has rejected CSIRO’s report on nuclear power plant costings.
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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
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Investment wave powering renewable development
A wave of new large-scale renewable energy generation projects were signed off in the September quarter, marking the healthiest investment data for the sector in two years.
We need a little dose of Donald Trump in Australia
Donald Trump might be crude and bombastic but his victory has delivered some important lessons for Australian leaders, writes Paul Starick.
Woodside’s climate ‘lightning rod’ close to completion
Woodside is under pressure to show it can guarantee shareholder returns while investing in growth, with its $18bn Scarborough LNG project set to come online in 2026.
RBA warning over rising global risks
The Reserve Bank says there’s a growing risk to Australia’s financial system from global political tensions, climate change and social media-fuelled bank runs.
Activists to defy ban with 50-hour protest
Protesters have vowed to forge ahead with a planned 50-hour climate protest after NSW Police took them to court.
Activists to defy ban with 50-hour protest
Protesters have vowed to forge ahead with a planned 50-hour climate protest after NSW Police took them to court.
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