Climate change debate deserves better than petty politics
The Greens potentially holding the balance of power after the next federal election should be a cause for concern.
Climate Change
EV shift drives strong demand for metals
The accelerating global focus on decarbonisation and reducing emissions will see big changes in the areas of power, industry and transportation.
Business wants boost in clean energy target
The Morrison government has been urged to meet the nation’s entire domestic electricity demand with renewable energy by 2030.
Green dreaming danger for ALP
Protest party has no interest in making a positive contribution.
Jobs ‘at risk of Greens demand’
Resources Minister Keith Pitt has criticised the Greens’ plan to stop all new oil, gas and coal projects until the COP27 climate summit in November.
Catastrophe for nearly all corals
Even if global warming is limited to 1.5 degrees nearly all of the world’s coral reefs will face catastrophic bleaching.
‘Despondency and depression’ at ABC
Former ABC presenter Kerry O’Brien fears some journalists at the ABC are ‘self-censoring’ their reporting on certain issues including climate change.
Revealed: Cost of epic plan slashed
Experts have revealed the details behind Australia’s critical energy transition including a massively revised price tag.
Philip Shaw’s Hoosegg marks a new beginning
Winemaking legend Philip Shaw’s latest project is the crowning achievement of his career so far.
Cummins shows leadership in a challenging climate
Pat Cummins says his latest initiative stems from his experience of looking up to his sporting heroes in his youth.
Nuclear power spares us emissions, ensures energy independence
The lights will not go out in France because they have numerous nuclear power stations which are fully functional, safe and emit nothing but steam.
$300m to promote low-carbon timber
Scott Morrison will pour $300m into low emissions timber as he moves to bolster the government’s environmental credentials ahead the federal election.
Taking the nuclear option not as simple as it seems
Nuclear power is far from roaring back in the face of a surge in renewables, but Australia should be discussing all energy options.
How energy became a foreign policy power play
The desperate situation in Europe caused by a shortage of natural gas to prop up the renewables shortfall is a big part of the Russia-Ukraine stand-off.
Santos CEO move draws rebuke
Kevin Gallagher’s decision to take up a position on the board of iron ore and lithium producer Mineral Resources has drawn criticism from an activist shareholder group.
Corporates face climate crackdown from investors
The powerful Climate Action 100+ initiative, representing investors controlling $65 trillion in assets, plans to pile pressure on big emitters’ decarbonisation plans.
Adelaide energy consulting firm sold for $36m
CQ Energy has been sold for $36m to sharemarket-listed Energy One which is predicting strong demand as the world shifts towards net zero.
Surest way West can prevent war is to lift costs to aggressors
What’s suddenly become shockingly apparent is that major war may not have been consigned to the dustbin of history.
Political instability a serious risk
The nation’s unemployment rate will soon have a ‘3’ in front of it.
Climate activist plea: help me pay my $2m legal bill
Activist who failed to eject Josh Frydenberg from parliament resorts to a publicity campaign to stave off financial ruin.
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