Labor faces major roadblocks in bid to pass nature laws Labor is facing questions over its attempt to fast-track environmental reforms as the government tries to woo its opponents in the hopes of striking a deal. AAP · Nov 23, 2025
Red tape setting back businesses billions and counting Companies employ 52,000 dedicated workers, more than Australia's entire coal mining sector, just to comply with regulation strangling business investment. AAP · Nov 23, 2025
Unlike Australia, NZ centre-right sticks with net zero Chris Luxon's coalition government has been savagely criticised by advocates for its climate policy shifts, but the prime minister remains a net zero fan. AAP · Nov 21, 2025
Labor to rule out controversial ‘national interest’ exemption for coal and gas if Greens back nature laws Exclusive: Concession follows fierce criticism of the workaround but may not be enough to convince minor party The Guardian - AU · Nov 21, 2025
Morning Mail: Coalition’s secret net zero talking points, huge solar project proposed, Zelenskyy wary of new peace plan A leaked briefing shows MPs are being coached on how to argue case for energy switch The Guardian - AU · Nov 20, 2025
How heat from old coal mines became a source of local pride in this northern English town – new study Around a quarter of UK homes lie on disused coalfields. These abandoned coal mines are flooded with water that is naturally heated by the Earth. The Conversation · Nov 20, 2025
‘We can no longer predict the seasons’: why Indonesia’s coal mindset has to change It’s a climate-vulnerable nation, while also being the world’s sixth-largest greenhouse-gas emitter. Global investment in climate action is vital The Guardian - UK · Nov 20, 2025
Trump administration extends order keeping Michigan coal online past closure date The Trump administration has once again extended the life of a Michigan coal-fired power plant The Independent UK · Nov 19, 2025
Brazil is trying to stop fossil fuel interests derailing COP30 with one simple measure In recent years, more and more lobbyists from the oil, gas and coal industries have taken part in international climate negotiations. Estimates of lobbyist numbers have risen sharply, from 503 at the 2021 Glasgow talks to 1,773 at last year’s talks in Azerbaijan’s capital Baku. The Conversation · Nov 19, 2025
'It is home': coal closures not the end of rural towns The closure of mines marks the end of an era for some rural towns, but one coal community wants to show the nation how it can thrive in the energy transition. AAP · Nov 19, 2025
COP30: World is falling behind on crucial methane emissions cuts, new report warns Research from a UN agency says the world is set to miss targets agreed four years ago despite readily available technology and clear incentives. Euronews · Nov 18, 2025
Which policies would face the chopping block under the Coalition’s retreat from net zero? In 2021, Australia’s Coalition government pledged to reach net zero by 2050. The Conversation · Nov 18, 2025
Morning Mail: Hannah Clarke’s last texts, Korea’s coal change, Trump ‘panicking’ over Epstein Our investigation sheds new light on the final weeks of the Brisbane mother’s life; exporters put on notice over country’s fossil fuel switch off The Guardian - AU · Nov 17, 2025
This widely used chart makes the clean energy switch seem much harder than it actually is If you follow news about climate change, you’ve probably seen the term “primary energy”. The Conversation · Nov 17, 2025
Benzinga · Nov 17, 2025 How To Profit From The Fifth Industrial Revolution When we write the story of the current revolution in technology and the global economy, it’s not going to be a story of technological prowess.
AAP · Nov 17, 2025 PM launches blistering attack on climate policy 'mess' Anthony Albanese has torn strips off the coalition's climate and energy policies after an apparent about-face over public funding for coal-powered plants.
The Guardian - AU · Nov 17, 2025 South Korean decision to close all coal-fired power plants by 2040 sounds alarm for Australian exports Decision announced at Cop30 climate conference signposts risks for Australia’s reliance on fossil fuel exports, analysts say
The Guardian - AU · Nov 17, 2025 Business and energy leaders warn Coalition dumping net zero won’t cut power bills and demand more detail CEO of Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry calls Sussan Ley’s new policy ‘a bit of a plan not to have a plan’, echoing business scepticism
Ideal Home · Nov 17, 2025 What you can and can't burn in a multi-fuel stove – the 5 things you should always avoid and what to use instead Keep cosy and warm with the correct fuel choices
Euronews · Nov 17, 2025 Europe's nuclear comeback: Czechia invests billions in reactors to replace coal dependence The country is hoping nuclear power will generate up to 60 per cent of its electricity by 2050.
AAP · Nov 16, 2025 Miners mixed on coalition's controversial climate plan Big mining companies are backing in some aspects of Opposition Leader Sussan Ley's plan to wind back key climate policies but are still committed to net zero.
The Conversation · Nov 16, 2025 View from The Hill: Coalition parties jointly cremate net zero, while leadership contenders circle Sussan Ley The Coalition parties on Sunday formally endorsed a joint policy on climate and energy that drops the commitment to net zero and gives priority to affordable power. But settling this contentious issue has failed to ease the pressure on Sussan Ley’s leadership.
The Guardian - AU · Nov 15, 2025 Factchecking five Coalition claims about net zero, from power prices to the $9tn cost As Liberals join Nationals in abandoning a 2050 emissions target, we unpick some of the opposition’s talking points
The Guardian - AU · Nov 15, 2025 The Coalition is spinning a line that climate action is economically bad. How are they getting away with it? In this post-truth environment, the interests of coal and gas are somehow able to win the hearts and minds of voters
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