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The Federal Government continues wafting in the vague direction of an emissions pledge.
Solar share hits new height
Solar power met more than half of Australia’s grid demand for the first time over the weekend.
Green deal for WA councils
A new agreement could see dozens of WA councils powered by renewable energy.
BHP boss calls for carbon subtlety
BHP boss Mike Henry says the world’s sustainability drive could actually hamper its decarbonisation agenda.
Grattan backs offsets
Experts say the Federal Government must look at carbon offsets as essential for Australia to reach net zero emissions.
Griffin told to pay creditor
An Australian coal miner believed to be more than $1 billion in the red has been ordered to pay a creditor.
QLD outlines hydrogen hub
Queensland says it can double the world's green hydrogen production capacity with a single project.
Taylor rejects BCA's call
Energy Minister Angus Taylor says Australia’s business leaders have proposed a “backdoor carbon tax”.
NT issues green plan
The Northern Territory government wants to reach 50 per cent renewables in its largest power grid by the end of the decade.
Doping boosts next-gen solar
Queensland researchers say their latest studies bring a new generation of cheap, sustainable and efficient solar cells closer.
China demands winter supplies
China’s central government officials have ordered state-owned energy companies to secure supplies for winter at all costs.
Forrest slams CCS
Mining billionaire Andrew Forrest has slammed carbon capture as a “failed” technology.
Key idealogue elevated
Tim Wilson has become the assistant minister for energy and emissions reduction.
Local firm eyes electric skies
A Melbourne-based startup is attempting to bring electric flying taxis to Australia.
Sun Cable plans expand
Plans to build the world's largest solar farm in the Northern Territory have grown even bigger.
Tesla fire source studied
An investigation has found a fire at the Tesla giant battery project near Geelong was likely caused by coolant leak.
NSW announces net zero plan
The NSW Government has convinced Nationals MPs to support a net zero emissions target.