EU must reach 100 pct renewables by 2040 in order to reach net zero economy by 2050
European Union must reach 100 per cent renewables by 2040 if it is to achieve climate neutrality by middle of the century, a new report has found.
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NSW sets itself for biggest and quickest transition from coal to renewables
NSW calls for 8GW of wind, solar and storage, as it prepares for the biggest and most rapid transition from coal to renewables in the country.
DanishFour-wheel drives are killing climate gains – bring on the Cybertruck
Obsession with 4WD vehicles is derailing gains from the switch to electric as the big car makers pursue profit and sacrifice emissions.
We lost our home in summer bushfires. Now we’re going underground and off the grid
Don Pattison lost his family home during the horrific fire season of 2019/20. But this is not a story of loss and grief. Rather, the destruction has set the context for the journey back.
Telstra becomes carbon neutral, but forced to buy most carbon offsets in India
Telstra laments lack of abatement opportunities in Australia as it turns to India for offsets that enabled it to declare itself carbon neutral.
NSW to call for wind, solar and storage proposals for second renewable zone
NSW prepares new call for wind, solar and storage projects in second renewable energy zone as it puts together plan to replace ageing coal fleet.
Construction milestone in Adelaide for Australia’s pioneering hydrogen park
A pioneering renewable hydrogen production facility being developed in Adelaide today celebrates a construction milestone with the start of installation of its key component, an electrolyser at Hydrogen Park South Australia (HyP SA).
Energy prices plunge as N.Z. aluminium smelter to close – is Australia next?
Rio Tinto to close NZ aluminium smelter – a decision that will cost 1,000-plus jobs, take a massive bite out of the country’s electricity demand, and sound the alarm for Australia.
Gas plans under threat due to emissions reality, oversupply and public opposition
Gas industry faces multiple challenges to its viability, including falling prices, a greater understanding of its environmental impacts and community opposition, new report finds.