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The driest year since 1934 in Tasmania's catchments has forced the state-owned hydro-electricity generating company to scale back generation, with the aim of conserving water.

Tasmania is headed for a 15-year low in its renewable energy generation — posing a threat to the state's claim of being "100 per cent renewable".

Tasmania is headed for a 15-year low in its renewable energy generation — posing a threat to the state's claim of being "100 per cent renewable".

Renewable technologies are gathering speed, putting the world within reach of falling greenhouse gas emissions. Climate experts say they "struggle to wrap their heads around" the sheer size, scale and speed of the current...

Renewable technologies are gathering speed, putting the world within reach of falling greenhouse gas emissions. Climate experts say they "struggle to wrap their heads around" the sheer size, scale and speed of the current...

We examined approved and proposed projects under federal environment legislation to look at how much koala habitat is being slated for destruction across several industries.

California, known for palm tree-lined boulevards and the iconic Hollywood hills, is adding another claim to fame: renewable energy. And the Golden State could offer a glimpse into the crystal ball of Australia's energy future.

Coalition promises that nuclear power will make for cheaper electricity prices don't stack up, according to an energy analyst, who says there was no evidence anywhere in the developed world to suggest new reactors were pushing...

Coalition promises that nuclear power will make for cheaper electricity prices don't stack up, according to an energy analyst, who says there was no evidence anywhere in the developed world to suggest new reactors were pushing...

The Coalition has put its cards on the table, unveiling its plan to build nuclear plants to secure Australia's energy future. But one thing was missing — what will it cost?

As the shift away from fossil fuels gathers pace, the Coalition has turned to an emissions-free technology with a long and contentious history — nuclear fission...

As the shift away from fossil fuels gathers pace, the Coalition has turned to an emissions-free technology with a long and contentious history — nuclear fission...

As the shift away from fossil fuels gathers pace, the Coalition has turned to an emissions-free technology with a long and contentious history — nuclear fission...

Entrepreneur Dick Smith says no country has ever been able to run on renewables, labelling the idea "impossible". What do they experts say?

The government has welcomed the announcement that benchmark electricity prices are set to fall for large parts of the country, but Energy Minister Chris Bowen says much more investment is needed in power infrastructure, to...