People who switch from gas to reverse-cycle air conditioning to heat their homes still want to feel comfortable. Some don’t. Home electrification programs must tackle the causes of the problem.
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Australia is an exception among developed nations in having increased energy use per person since 2005. A new consultation paper offers hope of policies that can lift the nation’s energy performance.
Victoria’s new renewable plan is welcome - but it relies on building unsexy and challenging new transmission lines across the state.
Any climate gains from Japan’s shift will be wiped out entirely unless Australia moves to zero-emissions ammonia production.
Universities have long been developing research, talent and technology that, with the right mix of industry and government support, will allow Australia to emerge as a green export and R&D leader.
Coal is the dirtiest fuel source – eliminating it is a priority for tackling climate change.
Last month’s dire report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change may have left you feeling overwhelmed. But small changes at the household level really can make a world of difference.
NFTs don’t even exist in the real world, but the market around them has a big effect on the planet.
Six hours of streaming video may be the equivalent of burning one litre of petrol.
Better energy efficiency lowers electricity bills, manages energy demand and helps the climate. Unfortunately, Australia is going nowhere on this cheap, simple measure.
The federal government this week heralded Australia’s renewable energy performance. But the outlook leaves little cause for celebration.
Australia is falling behind on its Paris targets, but we have many options for improvement.
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Honorary Associate Professor, Centre for Climate Economics and Policy, Australian National University
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Senior Research Associate, Renewable Energy & Energy Systems Analyst, UNSW Sydney
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Program Director, Energy, Grattan Institute
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Professor of Physics, Monash University
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Associate Professor, Griffith University
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Professor of Public Policy, Crawford School of Public Policy, Australian National University
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Assistant Professor in International Development, Northumbria University, Newcastle
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Associate Dean, Research Management, University of Sydney
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Senior Communication Coordinator, Monash University
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Deputy Dean and Associate Dean, Research, Faculty of Engineering, University of Sydney
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DPhil Candidate in Energy and Economics, University of Oxford
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Associate Professor, School of Property, Construction and Project Management, RMIT University
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Senior Lecturer, School of Property, Construction and Project Management, RMIT University
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Senior Industry Fellow, RMIT University
