‘Good chance’: Rich-lister tips 23-seat win
A rich-lister believes at least 23 out of the 35 candidates backed by his Climate 200 group have a “very good” chance of winning at the federal election.
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Snowy Hydro delays resuming work amid worker unrest over safety
The decision means further delays to a project already behind schedule, but Snowy Hydro can ill-afford to lose the support of its 700-strong workforce.
Gas crisis ‘born of energy and climate mix’: Santos boss
Kevin Gallagher is the latest energy industry executive to urge Australia to follow the US lead and embrace the comparative advantage of abundant gas reserves.
Labor faces big miss on green energy target
Labor will fall well short of a pledge to reach 82 per cent renewables by 2030, even under a best-case scenario, according to new modelling.
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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.
AGL eyes gas peaker in every state
AGL has also unveiled a target of formally approving the construction of 1.4GW of batteries over the 12-18 months, if the regulatory landscape improves.
Macquarie quits climate alliance amid policy shift
Macquarie is the first major Australian lender to withdraw from the Net Zero Banking Alliance, while larger rival CBA will reassess its membership.
Origin to win prized transmission access
Securing access to a key cog in the NSW renewables plan will come as relief to Origin following its $300m acquisition of the giant Yanco Delta wind development.
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.
‘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.
GrainCorp sounds policy alarm over BP’s renewables retreat
GrainCorp, which planned to build large-scale oilseed crushing plants in WA, has taken a swipe at the nation’s renewable fuels policy after BP put a $600m investment on hold indefinitely.
Aussie ports create global first net zero guidance
Ports Australia has created the first industry guidance for net zero emissions globally that it hopes will fuel greater competition and thinking around how the sector can do its bit for the environment.
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