Australia accused of hypocrisy in calling for end to fossil fuels at COP28

Australia accused of hypocrisy in calling for end to fossil fuels at COP28

Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen told the climate talks that fossil fuels have no future in world energy systems,but his nod to emissions capture has irked some.

  • byNick O'Malley

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Carbon price ‘must rise’ to realise Australia’s green export dreams

Carbon price ‘must rise’ to realise Australia’s green export dreams

The Albanese government’s goal to become a green energy superpower will hinge on developing a local hydrogen industry before it exports to the world.

  • byMike Foley
Government rejects mandate for households to buy EVs or greener appliances

Government rejects mandate for households to buy EVs or greener appliances

The Albanese government has ruled out some of the more controversial recommendations from its expert Climate Change Authority.

  • byMike Foley andDavid Crowe
Australia closing in on meeting 2030 emissions target,official projections show

Australia closing in on meeting 2030 emissions target,official projections show

Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen will show the government is on track to meet a signature election commitment. But green groups aren’t satisfied.

  • byLisa Visentin andMike Foley
Is the ‘dumbest country in the world’ finally seeing the light?
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Is the ‘dumbest country in the world’ finally seeing the light?

The federal government announced it will underwrite revenue for companies that build new renewables projects. Energy experts are calling it the biggest policy change in at least a decade.

  • byPeter Hartcher
Chris Bowen’s renewable bid to keep the lights on

Chris Bowen’s renewable bid to keep the lights on

The Albanese government is rolling out a national energy scheme to reach its ambitious green goals,aiming for a massive boost to power supply.

  • byMike Foley
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Bowen defends ‘incremental’ climate progress but flags tougher curbs

Bowen defends ‘incremental’ climate progress but flags tougher curbs

Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen says the nation’s climate goals will extend beyond its renewable energy ambitions to other sectors of the economy.

  • byMike Foley
How electricity officials plan to minimise blackouts this summer

How electricity officials plan to minimise blackouts this summer

Large industrial facilities are being asked to reduce electricity usage over summer as officials ready for a long and hot season.

  • byMike Foley
US reactor project fail heats up Australia’s nuclear power debate

US reactor project fail heats up Australia’s nuclear power debate

A nuclear energy developer championed by the Coalition has canned its most advanced project in the United States,raising questions over the viability of the technology in Australia.

  • byMike Foley
Growing frustration for seaweed farmer at Labor’s ‘incredibly slow’ action to cut cow methane

Growing frustration for seaweed farmer at Labor’s ‘incredibly slow’ action to cut cow methane

After rubbing shoulders in Singapore with Prince William,Sea Forest founder Sam Elsom is eager for the Albanese government to back his plan to help save the planet.

  • byChris Barrett
Fight over cow burps looms as farmers face forced emissions cuts

Fight over cow burps looms as farmers face forced emissions cuts

The Albanese government has kicked off consultation with the agriculture sector on the touchy subject of how to reduce greenhouse gases.

  • byMike Foley