Revealed: How the big energy lobby tried to use Covid-19 to derail energy market reforms
Correspondence released under FOI reveals just how quickly the big energy lobby move to use Covid-19 outbreak to lobby for delays to crucial reforms.
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California’s glide to renewable energy nirvana
How California could meet its goal of 100% clean electricity by 2040, five years ahead of schedule.
Pressure on new member for Eden Monaro Kristy McBain to live up to climate credentials
Having claimed victory in the Eden Monaro by-election, new Labor MP Kristy McBain is called on to deliver a strong voice for climate action in parliament.
EU must reach 100 pct renewables by 2040 in order to reach net zero economy by 2050
European Union must reach 100 per cent renewables by 2040 if it is to achieve climate neutrality by middle of the century, a new report has found.
NSW sets itself for biggest and quickest transition from coal to renewables
NSW calls for 8GW of wind, solar and storage, as it prepares for the biggest and most rapid transition from coal to renewables in the country.
DanishFour-wheel drives are killing climate gains – bring on the Cybertruck
Obsession with 4WD vehicles is derailing gains from the switch to electric as the big car makers pursue profit and sacrifice emissions.
We lost our home in summer bushfires. Now we’re going underground and off the grid
Don Pattison lost his family home during the horrific fire season of 2019/20. But this is not a story of loss and grief. Rather, the destruction has set the context for the journey back.
Telstra becomes carbon neutral, but forced to buy most carbon offsets in India
Telstra laments lack of abatement opportunities in Australia as it turns to India for offsets that enabled it to declare itself carbon neutral.
NSW to call for wind, solar and storage proposals for second renewable zone
NSW prepares new call for wind, solar and storage projects in second renewable energy zone as it puts together plan to replace ageing coal fleet.