Rival states ‘not playing fair’ in renewables rollout
South Australia has grand plans to develop a major green energy industry, accusing the national operator of failing to deliver modelling to match its ambition.
Climate Change
‘We need’: Albo’s call on controversial target
While touring farming communities hit by some of the driest conditions on record, the PM called for an end to a “pretty pointless” political debate.
Bowen accused of hiding carbon tariff
Energy Minister Chris Bowen has been accused of wanting to “follow Donald Trump’s lead” after he refused to rule out a carbon tariff on high-emitting imports.
BHP drops a truth bomb on green iron
BHP says Chinese blast furnaces have a long way to run, and unveiled a big breakthrough with Baowu. If BHP is right, the Pilbara golden goose will be just fine, countering Andrew Forrest’s claim the region risks becoming a wasteland.
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Trump ‘won’t stop’ investment in Aus agriculture
Donald Trump might be trying to “de-woke the world” on issues like climate change, but a key ag leader says he’s unlikely to halt investment into Australian regenerative farming.
Aussie tech titans double down on green energy push
Top tech entrepreneurs are rallying together to power the ‘energy renaissance’ as Donald Trump winds back projects aimed at tackling climate change, branding it the ‘green new scam’.
Power move: global giant strikes Brisbane mega battery deal
The world’s largest independent commodities trading house has for the first time struck a deal to take energy from an Australian battery project.
Energy secretary backs nuclear, attacks net zero
The comments underscore the US’s commitment to fossil fuels under Donald Trump and the forthright encouragement that Washington will place on allies to follow suit.
Inside Mike Cannon-Brookes’ net zero agenda for F1
As new sponsor for Williams, the Atlassian billionaire says Formula 1 can show the world that it’s possible to achieve net zero emissions.
‘On notice’: Dutton’s vow to insurers
Insurers have been put “on notice” as Australians struggle to find affordable policies in an increasingly unpredictable climate.
Start-up raises $12m to turn rocks into carbon-busting ‘superpower’
Arca is trialling with BHP the use of mining tailings to absorb greenhouse gases which could remove ‘gigatonnes’ of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
Transport in slow lane but renewables energise Downer
A slowdown in government spending in Victoria is putting the brakes on Downer EDI’s transport services business, but renewable energy projects remain a strong growth opportunity.
Australia’s extreme climate laid bare
The various corners of Australia are facing cyclone, fire and flooding threats on Thursday as the extremes of Australia’s climate take hold.
Surge in renewable energy funding
More than $9bn worth of renewable energy projects secured financial commitments in 2024, buoying hopes that Australia could yet reach its 2030 emissions targets.
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