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Nationals leader says net zero ‘impossible’ as party moves towards ditching goal
David Littleproud says achieving the 2050 goal is “tearing apart” regional communities “for an ideology that is not going to sustain an energy grid”.
- Paul Sakkal and Brittany Busch
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- Opinion
- Environmental protection
Like ChatGPT, we need clear goals and rules. Otherwise, we could make bad decisions
We’re remarkably similar to the chatbot. But there’s one big thing we can – and need – to do differently.
- Millie Muroi
Turning ocean winds into electricity is getting harder
Some prospective developers of the first Australian offshore wind projects have withdrawn from their early feasibility studies already.
- Nick Toscano and Mike Foley
Commonwealth not liable for ravages of climate change in Torres Strait
A Federal Court judge has found that science was ignored and the threat of climate change is real, but that the Commonwealth is not legally responsible for the plight of islanders facing an existential threat.
- Nick O'Malley
- Opinion
- Renewables
Australia’s great leap forward: China opportunity makes Trump tariffs look like ‘a pimple on the bum of the iron ore trade’
Australia’s potential to export green metals – made here using abundant, cheap renewable energy – could deliver immeasurable economic benefits and accelerate the global race to net zero. It’s now a step closer.
- Peter Hartcher
- Opinion
- Climate crisis
Trump’s big toxic bill will cost America – and the world
The US president’s “Big Beautiful Bill” won’t just undo many positive developments for the environment – the economic fallout will be significant too.
- Nick O'Malley
- Opinion
- Opinion
We should be paying more for our energy. Here’s why
What if I told you that you’re already paying more than the amount you see on your bill?
- Millie Muroi
Albanese government faces backlash for failing to lock in climate talks
Despite years of effort and the support of its UN peers, Australia has been unable to convince Turkey to pull out of the race to host global climate talks.
- Nick O'Malley
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- Gas
Victoria scales back sweeping gas appliance bans
The state government has abandoned plans to ban households from installing new gas appliances.
- Kieran Rooney, Bianca Hall and Daniella White
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- NSW budget
What we already know about this year’s NSW budget
A ferry wharf linking the new Sydney Fish Market is among $70 million in proposed transport upgrades announced on Monday.
- Penry Buckley
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