The Latest Breaking News on Renewable energy

Greens issue climate policy demands

The Greens are gearing up for a fight over climate law changes, saying support for legislation could be tied to a moratorium on coal and gas projects.

AAP · Jan 29, 2023

Mt Arthur Coal may be forced to close sooner than expected

The controversial NSW coal reservation policy may force Mt Arthur Coal to close before 2030, the mine's owner BHP has warned.

Newcastle Herald · Jan 29, 2023

The gas-fired plants tasked with keeping UK lights on – but at what cost?

The plants are meant to be a backstop, but their profits and exemption from windfall tax are controversial in an energy crisis

The Guardian - UK · Jan 29, 2023

‘Robin Hood’ energy strikers give free power to French schools, hospitals, low-income homes

Amid national strikes in the energy sector, some workers in France have found a novel way to protest. On Thursday, "Robin Hood" operations – unauthorised by the government – provided free gas and electricity to schools, universities, and low-income households throughout the country.

France 24 · Jan 27, 2023

Study: Enough rare earth minerals to fuel green energy shift

The world is trying to switch from electricity produced by burning fossil fuels to cleaner wind and solar power, but some people have worried that there aren't enough rare earth minerals to make the green electricity switch

The Independent UK · Jan 27, 2023

Armagh engineering company creates jobs as demand for generators goes global

Rapid Power Generation makes both diesel and gas generators for domestic, agricultural, construction and healthcare markets

Birmingham Post · Jan 27, 2023

France and Iraq sign strategic agreements on energy, transport

French President Emmanuel Macron met Iraq's Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani on Thursday to sign a set of strategic agreements intended to boost Baghdad's economic cooperation with Paris, notably in the energy and public transportation sectors.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 27, 2023

Nuclear needed to make air travel green

Cutting pollution from air travel is a tricky job that could require nuclear and hydrogen energy, Emirates president Sir Tim Clark has warned.

AAP · Jan 27, 2023

US company gets $120 million boost to make 'green steel'

The manufacture of “green steel” moved a step closer Friday as Massachusetts-based Boston Metal announced a $120 million investment to help it produce steel that is far less damaging to the climate than traditional steel

The Independent UK · Jan 27, 2023

Matt Kean says 16 bids have been shortlisted in Electricity Infrastructure Roadmap tenders

Key in the ignition on Electricity Infrastructure Roadmap

Newcastle Herald · Jan 27, 2023