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The ageing Eraring coal-fired power station will close in 2029, a two-year delay that could undermine investment in solar, wind, storage and transmission.

Canada has a lot to gain in Asia. From his attendance at the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit in October 2025 to his recent visit in Beijing, Prime Minister Mark Carney’s diplomatic trips to Asia show that Canada has both an interest and a need to enter the…

‘Historic’ moment in biggest coal-consuming countries could bring decline in global emissions, analysis says

Homer City embraces the prospect of jobs but worries the profits and power from a new gas plant will flow to faraway tech companies.

Just 20 countries produce 80% of the world’s oil, gas and coal. Since 2019, researchers have released regular reports analysing how these governments plan to continue drilling and mining for fossil fuels – and how those plans diverge from the global climate goal set out in the Paris Agreement, which…

Climate change is no longer just about melting ice or hotter summers. It is also a financial problem. Droughts, floods, storms and heatwaves damage crops, factories and infrastructure. At the same time, the global push to cut greenhouse gas emissions creates risks for countries that depend on oil, gas or…

Colombian President Gustavo Petro said the United States will continue to pursue military conflicts abroad as long as its economy remains heavily dependent on fossil fuels.

Fronted by the magnetic Aimee Echo, the four-piece had a major record deal and were close friends with Korn. But their career was sadly short-lived.

One of Australia's biggest commodity companies is considering a $300 billion takeover pitch to form the world's largest mining group.