Maputo’s residents can now use gas. But dropping charcoal is proving hard
Gas is cheaper, but charcoal continues to be the fuel of choice for most households in Mozambique's capital.
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The National Electricity Market has served its purpose – it’s time to move on
The idea that Australia's national electricity market is either useful or feasible has simply passed.
Memo to COAG: Australia is already awash with gas
Australia has enough gas reserves to supply the next 25 years' demand. Federal pressure to lift state bans on onshore gas development is pointless, risky – and won't bring prices down.
Bugging out: How we’ll feed ourselves in 2167
Climate change, insects and urban farm towers are a few things that will change how and what we eat in the future.
India’s caste system extends to uneven access to cooking fuel and electricity
People from the lowest castes and 'scheduled tribes' are less likely to have electricity and clean gas, even compared to equally poor people from other castes.
‘Energy Brexit’: What are the consequences on both sides of the Channel?
A year after Brexit, experts from the Grenoble École de Management and the Centre for European Economic Research look at what impacts the UK's leaving the EU could have on energy prices and security.
Energy fuels Star Trek economy
Canada's economy faces a radical shift as abundant energy and resources could propel the country toward a Star Trek future.
Politics podcast: Josh Frydenberg, George Christensen and Mark Butler on the Finkel review
Politics podcast: Josh Frydenberg, George Christensen and Mark Butler on the Finkel review.
It's clear that reaching an outcome on energy policy which brings the certainty business needs to invest will be a hard slog for Malcolm Turnbull.
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.
Australia can’t lose in the global race for cheaper, cleaner energy
A new report from CSIRO outlines four pathways for Australia to hit our Paris climate targets, and get cheaper energy at the same time.
Managing demand can save two power stations’ worth of energy at peak times
Better energy management could reduce peak demand by the equivalent of two Hazelwood power stations. It's time to get serious about demand response solutions to our energy crisis.
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.
Explainer: why we should be turning waste into fuel
A recycling company has received tens of millions from the federal government to develop solid waste fuel. This fuel reduces landfill, shrinks our carbon footprint and protects the environment.
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 bitcoin and blockchain: energy hogs
The digital world is taking more and more space in our lives... and dramatically increasing electrical use. It’s a serious problem given the urgent need fight climate change.
How an open approach to patents could help build a sustainable future
Elon Musk struck a blow for open IP, so should other sustainable industries go the same way?
Fact Check: are fewer people switching gas or electricity company?
The Conservatives claim the energy market is broken. Are they right?
BRICS bank is offering more of the same rather than breaking the mould
The BRICS New Development Bank has promised to change the world of multilateral development funding but has so far failed to live up to expectations.
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.
Chill out: how a new ‘cold economy’ could bring environmental benefits
Keeping things cold wastes a massive amount of energy. What if this could be harnessed?
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