Environmental and First Nations groups have campaigned against extending Karratha’s large gas plant. Australia’s new environment minister just approved it.
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Hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles now outsell battery-electric in Australia. One reason? Drivers don’t feel confident in the public charger network.
Coalition support for nuclear power in Australia may survive their devastating election loss.
Reclaiming and regenerating environments affected by mining tailings requires greater financing and innovation.
The US has obstructed climate action for decades – largely due to damaging actions by the powerful fossil fuel industry. But Australia has a chance now to lead.
Reserving gas for domestic use on Australia’s east coast as the Coalition proposes is a good idea, though surprisingly left-leaning. But why is the benefit so small?
Electric cars charged with locally made electricity can boost Australia’s energy security. That’s great – if we avoid relying on just one EV producing nation.
Labor’s promised subsidies for home batteries have to be well targeted. If not, they could simply make rich households richer.
Cost of living is trumping climate at this election, but the issue won’t disappear. Here’s what major parties are offering – and what we actually need.
Solar and wind farms make power very cheaply. But power bills are still climbing because we underestimated other costs, from transmission to storage.
Research reveals most of the sites the Coalition has earmarked for nuclear power plants would be suitable for pumped hydropower plants.
Technological solutions and environmental incentives rarely recognise that the way we heat our homes is often a way of life.
The environment is less of a priority to German voters than it used to be.
If every car was electric, every single power station in the UK could be devoted entirely to powering them and it still wouldn’t be enough.
Campaigners in Namibia are demanding that the government and industry halt the expansion plans on Shark Island, and meaningfully engage with reconciliation.
Canada and Norway have been global leaders in the transition to green energy infrastructure. As global demand for energy increases, these countries are in prime position to collaborate and continue to lead.
The Ontario government’s new policy directive to allow bids from natural gas and nuclear energy may hinder the province’s ability to transition to a cleaner and more sustainable energy future.
While the expansion of nickel mines drives deforestation, communities across Sulawesi experience a mix of benefits and challenges.
The Energy Department has a dual mission with a heavy science focus and manages large, expensive programs, many of which are behind schedule and over budget.
A court ruling, a climate summit, and a potentially unstoppable transition.
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Professor of Engineering, Australian National University
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Professor, Crawford School of Public Policy and Director, Centre for Climate and Energy Policy, Australian National University
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