An oil rig in Angola. The country could see big reductions in export and revenue from fossil fuels as the world transitions to clean energy.
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The end of fossil fuels is approaching fast. But the question remains of what to do with those that remain, waiting to be sold.
OPEC’s leaders have less power at their fingertips these days.
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OPEC’s recent decision to cut supply is a classic move from the oil cartel playbook. But in today’s era, there are many more players and game-changing technologies on the field.
The Niger Delta, where the rights of humans have been violated in the pursuit of oil.
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Global indigenous and human rights movements that oppose the oil, coal and gas industries are charting a path for a fair and just transition to a low carbon energy future.
China’s latest energy plan would see coal power increase by 200 gigawatts.
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China has pledged to peak carbon emissions before 2030, but is planning a 20% increase in coal power by 2020.
Trump’s energy plan will be fossil fuels on steroids combined with efforts to roll back limits on greenhouse gases.
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President-elect Trump’s objective on energy and climate is clear: Undo Obama’s legacy of environmental regulations and massively expand fossil fuel production.
The U.S. is poised to sunset more coal plants under the current direction.
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What are the crucial energy and climate policy questions facing the next president? Our academics weigh in.
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The Norwegian capital shows other cities how it’s done, by setting out a tailor-made plan to reduce emissions to zero by 2030.
South Australia’s wind energy is providing secure energy to the state.
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In the wake of South Australia’s blackout, politicians have blamed renewables for decreasing the state’s energy security.
When Two Worlds Collide
A new documentary examines indigenous activism in Peru – calling attention to the dark side of the country’s economic boom.
Connecting renewable energy across Australia will help generate reliable electricity.
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We always hear that renewable energy is getting cheaper, but what does that really mean?
If leaves can do it, why can’t we?
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By taking a leaf out of how plants produce energy, we’ve already created hydrogen fuels. But what if we take things further.
The solar plant at Broken Hill, which received support from ARENA.
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Cuts to ARENA as part of the government’s savings bill are short-term politics at its worst.
The Australian system allows for fuel excise exemptions for off-road usage by the mining industry and by primary producers.
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Critics of Australia’s fuel tax credits system have pointed to its impact on the budget bottom line, but calculating that cost is far from straightforward.
Health studies in Pennsylvania show links between some health problems and local fracking activity.
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Three studies find higher rate of health issues for people who live near large or many fracked natural gas well sites.
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The fourth episode of our podcast takes on fuel – from Olympic diets to conflict over oil in the Niger Delta.
Gas exports are driving massive growth in Australia’s gas demand.
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South Australia’s recent electricity price spike has seen calls for more gas. But Australia already has plenty.
The Greens are the party of climate action - but do they embrace enough technologies to get there?
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The Greens have successfully cast themselves as the party of climate science. But to hit their climate goals they may need to become even more radical, by embracing technologies like nuclear power.
A year after Pope Francis called for action to protect the environment, Australian Catholic groups have announced plans to divest from fossil fuels.
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A year ago Pope Francis called for better protection for the environment. Now Catholic institutions look poised for widespread divestment from fossil fuels.
Coal is the biggest source of electricity.
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From formation to export, the key facts and figures.
Coal is a relatively cheap, abundant and well-established source of energy.
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Millions of people live without access to electricity. Now it’s a battle between coal and renewables to bring cheap power.