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In opposition, the Coalition has pledged to walk away from net zero. That would mean cutting many Labor policies and leaving major gaps.
The main way we show energy use is through “primary energy”. But this metric conceals the truly enormous waste of the energy in fossil fuels.
Politics is just one challenge. The cost of borrowing to build wind and solar farms is another, especially in fast-growing developing countries. There are solutions.
Nearly a third of all countries worldwide have pledged to phase out their unabated coal-burning power. But China and India are still adding coal plants – for now.
The energy transition is often painted as a jobs killer, but the evidence says otherwise.
Pacific nations spend billions each year importing fossil fuels for electricity. Now the region’s leaders are aiming for energy independence.
Battery researchers are seeking options with better performance, improved environmental sustainability and lower cost than lithium-ion batteries.
Everyone loves a free lunch. But the Australia’s government’s sudden announcement of hours of free power will make rooftop solar much less attractive.
In abandoning net zero, Nationals leaders claimed Australia is cutting emissions twice as fast as other rich countries. That’s not the case
A fast drop in coal use played a big role, but there was more, as these charts show.
Wind power offers a large financial benefit to UK consumers.
Offshore wind and solar have tremendous potential but still face many challenges – new study.
Switching off a large coal station may be satisfying. But it won’t be that easy for Queensland’s Gladstone power station.
A review of countries’ new climate pledges shows who is leading efforts to protect the climate their economies were built on and who is sliding.
As China secures its role in clean tech exports, the US is doubling down on fossil fuels – and pushing allies to buy US gas.
New report shows how seemingly benign weather conditions can have a big impact on British electricity production – and prices.
The International Energy Agency expects global renewable energy capacity to double by 2030, even with lower growth in the US, but fossil fuels still dominate.
The EU should make more of its emissions successes as a diplomatic tool.
Trump might have pulled the pin on US climate action but the world might move on without him.
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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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