What flew under the radar during the election campaign is actually one of the most ambitious climate goals of any place in the worldDuring the final weeks of the Victorian election campaign, Daniel Andrews took to wearing a State Electricity Commission…
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Queensland faces ‘significant’ wellbeing decline if it doesn’t quickly transition to renewables, report says
Report by Deloitte warns biggest risk to jobs in the state is a carbon-fuelled economy Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastA Queensland government-commissioned report by Deloitte says there could be “significant” de…
Read moreAGL to close South Australia’s main gas power station, citing new grid link to cheaper renewables
The closure of the Torrens B 600MW gas-fired plant will happen by mid-2026, instead of 2035 as previously plannedFollow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastAGL Ener…
Read moreFive crucial issues in fight to save planet – and what Cop27 did about them
This month’s environmental summit opened as our planet wilts under the impact of climate crisis. Here we examine five key areas and assess what success – if any – was achieved in EgyptA key Cop27 goal was to strengthen emission pledges made at last yea…
Read moreChancellor extends energy windfall tax to ‘low carbon’ generators
Jeremy Hunt proposes to raise £14bn by also raising levy to 35% and extending it by two yearsPolitics live – latest news and reaction on UK budget plansAutumn statement 2022: key points at a glanceJeremy Hunt hopes to raise £14bn next year after increa…
Read moreAustralia’s ‘carbon capital’ charts a course away from fossil fuels and a boom-bust cycle
Queensland’s Gladstone council is pinning its hopes on a 10-year energy transition plan, amid concerns for its future in a net zero worldGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastThe 6.30am twin-engine service from Brisba…
Read moreAustralia’s ‘carbon capital’ charts a course away from fossil fuels and a boom-bust cycle
Queensland’s Gladstone council is pinning its hopes on a 10-year energy transition plan, amid concerns for its future in a net zero worldGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastThe 6.30am twin-engine service from Brisba…
Read moreIs China doing enough to combat the climate crisis?
While it appears committed to renewable energy goals, China’s international commitments fall short of what experts say is neededCop27 live – latest news updatesAfter decades of fossil fuel-driven economic growth and industrialisation, China is now the …
Read more‘Vital’ energy security bill must be brought back, says Labour
Shadow climate minister says Britain is losing the race to create green jobsUK politics live – latest news updatesLabour has accused the government of being “highly irresponsible” in sidelining a crucial piece of energy legislation, arguing that Britai…
Read moreClimate carnage: whose job is it to save the planet? – documentary
In a crucial year for the climate, award-winning Guardian environment editor Fiona Harvey reflects on 30 years of Cops and meets the politicians, activists and scientists asking who is responsible for saving the planet. In November…
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