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In the absence of national leadership, cities are driving climate policy
A new report from the Climate Council details the climate policy ambitions of Australian cities and local governments, and launches a new project to link their efforts together.
The electricity sector needs to cut carbon by 45% by 2030 to keep Australia on track
A new analysis by ClimateWorks Australia says that the electricity sector needs to do far more to cut its carbon emissions than will be delivered by current policies.
Nuclear and coal lobbies threaten to scupper renewables in South Africa
Eskom's stand threatens the viability of the entire renewable energy sector in South Africa, something which plays into the hands of those pro coal and nuclear.
Energy wonks have a meltdown over the US going 100 percent renewable. Why?
How fast can the US transition to clean energy and with what energy sources? Here's why an impassioned debate among energy wonks matters to the rest of us.
Get in on the ground floor: how apartments can join the solar boom
Apartment-dwellers risk being left behind in the rooftop solar boom. But some projects are showing how apartments can join the transition to a distributed renewable energy future.
Energy solutions but weak on climate – experts react to the Finkel Review
Chief Scientist Alan Finkel has attempted to address the energy 'trilemma': electricity that's cheap, reliable and low-emissions. Has he succeeded? Our expert panel weighs in.
The Finkel Review at a glance
The Finkel review is designed to create a coherent and realistic plan for a low-emissions future. Here are the details you need to know.
To slow climate change, India joins the renewable energy revolution
India, the world's fourth-largest carbon emitter, long resisted calls to fight climate change. Now it is investing heavily in clean energy and expects to meet its Paris climate accord target early.
Explainer: what is a ‘low emissions target’ and how would it work?
The Finkel Review looks likely to recommend a "low emissions target", which would award credits to cleaner energy sources, much like the current Renewable Energy Target.
As Trump smacks the climate, world must do better to save planet
The climate crisis demands not only green technologies, but a completely different approach to economic development.
15th-century Chinese sailors have a lesson for Trump about climate policy
In pulling out of the Paris climate agreement, Donald Trump has turned his back not just on the world but on the low-carbon economy. He should pay heed to a very apt lesson from China's history.
Why the Lamu coal plant doesn’t make sense. Kenya has better energy options
Kenya has abundant energy options like solar, and geothermal that are cheaper than coal. A proposed new coal plant could become a 'stranded asset'.
With a tight federal budget, here’s where to focus clean energy research funding
President Trump's budget reportedly will slash funding for clean energy research and development. An energy expert explains the importance of government support and spotlights some key opportunities.
Resistance to hydropower is evaporating as science takes centre stage
Dams are once again being recognised as important key contributors to a prosperous and sustainable future.
All roads to sustainable energy lead to the sun
If harnessed properly, the sun holds tremendous potential to provide sustainable energy for the earth.
We don’t have a gas shortfall worth worrying about
Earlier this year Australia's energy market operator warned of a gas shortage, sparking fears of an energy crisis. But new research shows the projected shortfall is so small, it may already be closed.
The South African government hasn’t given up the fight for nuclear
The South African government is not giving up on its push for a controversial nuclear power plan. But it's chances of succeeding have been greatly reduced.
Are solar and wind really killing coal, nuclear and grid reliability?
Energy Secretary Rick Perry wants to know if wind and solar are compromising the reliability of the grid and hurting coal power. The answer lies in his home state of Texas.
With gas and hydro plans, the government is looking at the whole picture
Energy security requires both short and long planning. Recent gas and hydro announcements are a promising start towards some proper joined-up thinking.
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