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The phrase ‘net zero’ has a long history.
There’s already demand for critical minerals and solar panels. But what about green hydrogen?
A new report from the Transport Energy/Emission Research consultancy examines Australia’s New Vehicle Efficiency Standard, finding it was weakened by late changes.
When Labor took office, it promised to reverse nature’s decline. But that looks more and more like greenwashing
For decades, Australia has sold uranium – but said no to nuclear reactors. That’s set to change, whether in nuclear submarines or even in plans for power plants.
Without a green energy transition Australia won’t meet its emissions reductions promises. But despite punching above its weight for years, the electricity sector isn’t transforming quickly enough.
Workers tunnelling through mountains and redirecting rivers, powering and irrigating the nation. We think of the Snowy scheme as a successful nationbuilding project – but it wasn’t always that way
What’s in the budget for the environment? Lots for green industry, little for conservation
States are once again turning to desalination to secure freshwater supplies. The problem is, they’re often choosing the wrong spot for ecosystems and fisheries
Why is Australia talking about opening new gas fields as a way to reach net zero?
South Africa’s roadmap to renewable energy has to make sure that electricity will be durable and equitable for all its residents.
Insisting nuclear power is the only way for Australia to achieve net zero by 2050 is a classic move from the playbook of those who oppose urgent action on climate change.
Science philosopher Sam Baron explains where energy comes from on The Conversation’s Curious Kids podcast.
How long will it take for electric vehicles to cut emissions and improve air in our cities? Longer than we think – because petrol and diesel make up almost all of the fleet.
Biogas systems that generate cooking gas from plant waste can be relatively low-cost to set up. They come with environmental and health benefits for rural people who have only firewood to cook with.
Producing energy from harvested trees and other plants – bioenergy – might sound like a greener option, but it’s not a simple issue.
Yes we need land for solar panels, wind farms, batteries, pumped hydro, transmission lines and so on. But the amount of land is surprisingly small, when you do the sums. Here’s why.
After 30 years of democracy, South Africa is in a deep electricity crisis which can only be solved if the government moves speedily to set up solar and wind plants.
Made in Australia could be set for a comeback, if federal government promises materialise. But these localisation plans must work for the regional communities hosting new projects.
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Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
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Director, Victoria Energy Policy Centre, Victoria University
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Program Director, Energy, Grattan Institute
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Senior Industry Fellow, RMIT University
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Senior Research Associate, Renewable Energy & Energy Systems Analyst, UNSW Sydney
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Professor, School of Economics, The University of Queensland
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Professor of Engineering, Australian National University
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Professor of Global Energy, Warwick Business School, University of Warwick
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Lecturer, Jackson School of International Studies, University of Washington
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Professor, Deakin Law School, Deakin University
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Professor of Physics, University of Johannesburg
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Energy Fellow, Grattan Institute
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Professor, Crawford School of Public Policy and Head of Energy, Institute for Climate Energy and Disaster Solutions, Australian National University
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Chief economist, CSIRO energy, CSIRO
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Professor of Public Policy and Director, Payne Institute, Colorado School of Mines
