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Energy bills are about to hurt. But what can the government actually do to ease the pain?
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The Andrews government has signalled a major shakeup of Victoria’s energy sector. But are they enough to bring the state’s energy prices down and reduce emissions?
Preparing for a cold winter.
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More ambition, particularly in boosting energy efficiency, could help.
A country’s ability to pursue major energy reforms hinges on the government’s capacity to defuse political opposition.
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The current energy crisis is an opportunity to accelerate the transition towards clean energy – but some countries are better than others at pursuing major energy reform.
A pipeline in Tunisia supplies natural gas from Algeria to Italy.
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Natural gas projects in Africa might help reduce supply shortages temporarily, but they could soon become stranded assets.
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This year’s climate talks have been overshadowed by rising international tensions, energy crises and war. But that doesn’t mean climate action is dead.
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The PM will be notably missing from the COP27 leaders summit in Egypt early next week. Chris Bowen, minister for climate change and energy, will represent Australia later in the conference.
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Three ways to support smaller businesses in the current economic downturn.
Many households are already feeling the effects of rising energy prices.
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Europe is facing the prospect of an acute energy crisis – how does research suggest households can reduce their energy use?
The EU is building new LNG terminals to replace Russian pipeline gas.
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Pipeline rupture may cause EU gas demand to peak sooner than expected.
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How the government plans to address the energy crisis and economic growth, among other key issues.
The UK government is trying to stop spiralling energy costs affecting businesses.
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The government’s energy support package for UK business raises serious concerns about debt sustainability.
The government wants to ease the burden of the rising cost heat and power on households and businesses this winter.
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How Liz Truss’s energy cost freeze could affect what you pay for heat, power and even other goods and services.
The new prime minister Liz Truss has announced plans to reverse the fracking ban and drill for more North Sea gas.
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Liz Truss has appointed a loyal cabinet with varied environmental credentials. What will this mean for UK climate action?
Households are facing an unprecedented energy crisis, and the most vulnerable will suffer the most.
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Energy-saving ‘hacks’ risk implying that households are to blame for rising prices by not doing enough to cut their energy use.
Proof of work mining requires specialist hardware, and as a result is energy intensive.
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Cryptocurrency has a substantial carbon footprint. Ethereum have taken steps to address this, but will others follow suit?
Managed blackouts or rationing or power could be required to address the energy crisis this winter.
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Why UK energy rationing is increasingly likely this winter, whether Truss likes it or not.
A coal processing plant in China’s Shanxi Province
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China is in the midst of a devastating heatwave and drought. This has thrown the nation into an electricity crisis. And China has doubled down on coal investments to meet demand.
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Scott Morrison secretly assumed control of the resources portfolio, among others. Now a gas company wants one of his captain’s calls to be scrapped.
Former UK prime minister Gordon Brown has weighed in to the cost of living crisis debate.
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Previous government bailouts have set a precedent for intervention in the cost of living crisis