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A Supreme Court challenge has been launched on the Victorian EPA's review of coal-fired power stations in Latrobe Valley.
NT gas field drops
A drop in gas field production has forced the shutdown of the Northern Gas Pipeline.
Wind plan faces bird fight
Conservationists are fighting against a planned wind farm to be built by Australian firm Fortescue Future Industries.
Gas boom gets missed
Experts say Australia’s tax system is failing to deliver the benefits of the gas boom.
Journals make joint call for Africa
More than 250 health journals have come together to urge world leaders to deliver climate justice for Africa.
Husic warns science body
The science minister has warned CSIRO not to ‘rent out’ its brand to gas companies.
Alinta sees future rise
Alinta Energy says retail electricity prices may increase by more than 35 per cent next year.
Coal to continue amid green shift
Coking coal production is set to increase in Queensland, despite the state’s bold clean energy plan.
Copper boost backed
The CEFC says its latest investment could supercharge solar panel efficiency and drive down costs.
Union slams gas "handshake"
The Australian Workers Union (AWU) says federal Labor is risking thousands of jobs with its “dud handshake agreement” with exporters.
WMO warns of power needs
The WMO says the world needs to double its clean energy supply before 2030.
City considers fossil ban
The City of Fremantle is considering removing fossil fuel advertising from council buildings and events.
Push to protect mineral rights
Experts say mineral security is essential to achieving the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, but is not explicitly part of them.
Ammonia re-fit progresses
Fortescue and Incitec Pivot are planning to convert an ammonia facility in Queensland to run on green hydrogen.
Gas risks reviewed
A new report says gas exploration in Queensland's Channel Country is likely to be abandoned.
Green shift costs assessed
A set of new reports say Australia’s renewable energy transition will lower power costs, but will be an expensive process.
Regulator eyes online claims
The ACCC is running internet sweeps to target “greenwashing” and fake online reviews.
Station shut to save coal
The WA government has switched off a power station to conserve the state's coal supplies.
Wave sites spotted
Two locations in south-western Victoria have been identified for above-water wave energy power generation.