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The Guardian - AU · Nov 24, 2024

Courts, politicians and police in the sea: the many battles for climate activists at NSW’s Rising Tide protest

Experts say moves to stop the protest come amid an escalating crackdown on activism across the country

The Guardian - AU · Nov 23, 2024

Protesters stop coal boats as more than 100 arrested

Ships have paused journeys in the Port of Newcastle after protesters gathered on the water to demand the government end new fossil fuel mines.

AAP · Nov 23, 2024

Climate protest flotilla descends on biggest coal port

A sea of kayaks has entered the water at the Port of Newcastle as climate activists protested over ongoing approvals for fossil fuel projects.

AAP · Nov 21, 2024

Sky News Australia documentary The Real Cost of Net Zero fails to live up to its hubris, with viewers paying the price

Chris Uhlmann says power costs are soaring while renewables are falling short, but do the pair have anything in common?

The Guardian - AU · Nov 20, 2024

UK takes key role at UN climate talks as pressure mounts to reach finance deal

The Cop29 presidency of Azerbaijan asked both the UK and Brazil to ensure the delivery of ‘a balanced set of negotiated outcomes’ at the Baku summit.

The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2024

S.Africa Offers A Lesson On How Not To Shut Down A Coal Plant

The cold corridors of South Africa's once-mighty Komati coal-fired power plant have been quiet since its shutdown in 2022 in what was trumpeted as a pioneering project in the world's transition to green energy.

International Business Times · Nov 19, 2024

Port protest clamp down shows what government really wants to protect

Peaceful protest must be carefully guarded by all of us

Newcastle Herald · Nov 19, 2024

Premier flags tax stability for multinational miners

A mining boss has labelled Queensland's coal royalty scheme a 'sugar hit' as the premier looks to incentivise business with fewer taxes and regulation.

AAP · Nov 17, 2024

Harbour protest safety record isn't down to the blockaders alone

Letters: 'I take issue with that claim'.

Newcastle Herald · Nov 17, 2024