Job losses begin in Queensland as new solar rule puts 50% target at risk
Solar labourers forced to down tools, says CEC, as Queensland solar businesses scramble to accommodate "absurd" new rule and 50% renewables target at risk.
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Why the Coalition can’t be trusted on climate and energy
As the federal election draws near – the poll is set for this Saturday but more than two million people have already cast their vote – some polls tells us that climate change and energy rate as the most important issues for many voters.
Tesla big battery delivered a $22 million profit in 2018
Tesla big battery delivered a $22 million profit for its owners in its first full year of operation.
First Tesla Model Y spotted “in the wild” in America
A rare sighting of Tesla's smaller, cheaper SUV – the Model Y – seen driving around on public roads in the US.
Tesla offers tow bar for Model 3 – has Elon Musk saved the weekend?
Tesla adds tow bar option to Model 3 electric sedan, which should calm Scott Morrison's claims that EVs will kill the Australian weekend.
Carry On up the solar farm: Queensland’s baffling new solar rules
Slight alteration to Queensland's new solar rules allows labourers to hold panels, but only if an electrician is holding them at the same time.
Image of the day: Australia’s changing marginal loss factors
The animated Gif gives a history of marginal loss factors in Australia over the past decade - and an insight into the evol
First turbine completed at Tasmania’s Cattle Hill wind farm
First turbine completed at Goldwind's 144MW Cattle Hill wind farm in Tasmania, which will boost the island state's wind power capacity by 50% once complete.
Global fossil fuel subsidies reach $5.2 trillion, and $29 billion in Australia
IMF says fossil fuel subsidies in Australia amount to nearly $1,200 per person, or a total of $29 billion.
Australia’s major parties’ climate policies side-by-side
If climate action from every country was as inadequate as Australia’s, the world would be on track for 4°C warming.