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- Queensland’s reliance on coal is back on the agenda and conservationists are firing up Sat, 19 Oct 24, 1:00amThe Liberal National party’s reluctance to say how it would meet the state’s emissions reduction targets while backing coal-fired power has become an election issue
- Imagining a post-coal Australia Mon, 22 Nov 21, 4:00amThe Prime Minister Scott Morrison has been talking up the future of the coal industry in the decades to come. That's despite a COP26 promise to "phase down" coal, and frequent widespread predictions that market forces are...
- Does anyone like Australia's climate plan? Thu, 28 Oct 21, 4:00amParts of Australia's new net-zero climate policy are finally public. But many who've read its 129 pages say the much-anticipated 'plan' is light on for detail, leaning heavily on existing policies, untested technologies,...
- What's in Australia's net zero deal? Mon, 25 Oct 21, 4:00amIt's been a long time coming, but the Nationals have finally agreed in-principle on terms for a net zero by 2050 target. Announcing the deal on Sunday evening, Barnaby Joyce wouldn't say what the final conditions were, and...
- Do we really need a new gas power plant? Thu, 20 May 21, 4:00amIt started with an ultimatum, and it's ending in a new gas-fired power plant. The Government is making the case for the new project at Kurri Kurri, in the NSW Hunter region. In fact, they're so sold on the idea, they're stumping...
- Are we replacing coal power fast enough? Thu, 8 Apr 21, 4:00amAustralia's coal fired power plants are on borrowed time. The Northern power plant at Port Augusta in South Australia was reduced to rubble in 2017, and Hazelwood in Victoria's LaTrobe Valley went the same way last year. Next...
- Scott Morrison's climate crab walk Fri, 12 Feb 21, 4:00amWhat a difference a single word can make. Scott Morrison appears to be crab walking his way to a net-zero emissions target, something he now describes as "preferable" for Australia by 2050. The comment has drawn howls of...
- Liberal MPs pour cold water on inquiry backed by Frydenberg into bank lending for coal projects Wed, 16 Dec 20, 5:14pmAndrew Bragg and Tim Wilson say inquiry is unnecessary because it’s a legitimate ‘matter for those institutions’
- Queensland Coalition MPs push for inquiry to lift Australia's nuclear power ban Sun, 2 Jun 19, 11:08amKeith Pitt and James McGrath behind move, saying ‘we have to be able to investigate all options’
- Election 2019: regional Queensland torn over climate, coal and jobs Sun, 14 Apr 19, 1:27pmExistential angst and confused politics on a 1,000km stretch from Bundaberg to Townsville
- Coal baron and LNP donor blasts RBA for sounding alarm on climate change Wed, 13 Mar 19, 11:24amTrevor St Baker says deputy governor’s speech warning of risks to Australia’s economy is ‘totally inappropriate’
- Queensland coal push grows as Turnbull tries to land energy guarantee Thu, 5 Jul 18, 4:56pmLNP conference to hear calls for new coal power station and end to renewable subsidies
- Sorry, Matt Canavan, no one believes coal magic means everyone wins | Katharine Murphy Sat, 31 Mar 18, 6:00amEmpathy is fine from politicians, but truth is better because these communities aren’t stupid
- The Queensland election's renewables versus coal debate isn't about jobs. It's a culture war | John Quiggin Wed, 22 Nov 17, 2:44pmSince environmentalists support renewable energy, conservatives must oppose it. But they are delaying the inevitable
- We can still prise coal’s fingers off our necks in Australia | Tim Hollo Fri, 17 Nov 17, 3:51pmThe UK and Canada are far from democratic wonderlands. But within their limits, they demonstrate how to commit to phasing out coal in the short term