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Keeping aging coal plants open, building new gas plants and choices about pollution controls affect electricity bills. Pollution adds health costs and climate damage that may not appear on those bills.
As soon as the 2018-2019 shutdown began, coal-fired power plants started emitting more particulate matter pollution. And when the inspections resumed, the levels dropped back to normal.
States take the lead on regulation of planning, site selection, leasing and other elements of offshore wind projects in the Great Lakes, though the federal government has a role as well.
South Africa has secured pledges of R218 billion to fund its transition away from coal-fired power and bring in renewable energy.
A recent South African court judgment shows that the right to have the environment protected for the benefit of present and future generations is being upheld.
Evidence suggests burning more coal and gas will damage many industries. So why are food distributors lobbying for more fossil fuels?
A successful transition to clean energy is vital to Australia’s prosperity. But the Coalition’s latest nuclear salvo leaves many unanswered questions.
It seems increasingly clear the Coalition’s nuclear policy would prolong Australia’s reliance on fossil fuels, at a time when the world is rapidly moving to far cleaner sources of power.
The only way to make nuclear power work in Australia is to unplug cheap renewables. Stop exporting electricity from rooftop solar system. Forget feed-in tarrifs. Everyone use baseload nuclear first.
Our research looked at alternative jobs on offer for 766 NSW coal mine workers. We found some, like electricians, would find work easily – but without local retraining, others may have had to move.
After 30 years of democracy, South Africa is in a deep electricity crisis which can only be solved if the government moves speedily to set up solar and wind plants.
The closure of Australia’s coal-fired power stations will be challenging. The car industry experience provides lessons on how to protect workers and families.
The key to a successful energy transition away from coal is good institutional quality supported by anti-corruption procedures and clear rules.
Australia’s move towards net zero emissoions by 2020 is in danger of stalling. If it is not to fail, the nation urgently needs a government plan, aligned with industry and with public support.
The likely El Niño is bad timing for the electricity sector, and means Australians may face supply disruptions and volatile prices.
Look for hidden trade-offs, political contributions and what businesses are not telling you.
Top contributors
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Senior Research Associate, Renewable Energy & Energy Systems Analyst, UNSW
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Associate professor, Sustainable Minerals Institute, The University of Queensland
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Research fellow, Sustainable Minerals Institute, The University of Queensland
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Joint director, Collaboration on Energy and Environmental Markets, and Professor, School of Electrical Engineering and Telecommunications, UNSW
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Professor of Sustainable Science, Technology and Commerce and Business Economics, University of Michigan
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Professor of Economics, University of Pretoria
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Senior Fellow in Energy and Climate Change, Grattan Institute
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Distinguished Professor of Sustainable Development, Stellenbosch University
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Adjunct Professor, Australian Urban Design Research Centre, The University of Western Australia
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Visiting research fellow, Australian National University
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Program Director, Energy and Climate Change, Grattan Institute
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Senior Researcher, Urban Transformations Research Centre, Western Sydney University
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PhD Candidate, Integrated Sustainability Analysis group, University of Sydney
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Adjunct Associate Professor, University of Cape Town
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Research associate, University of Johannesburg