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- The federal government has green-lit a southern NSW project that will form a key part of its plan to connect more renewable energy to the grid.
- Majority of regional residents impacted by renewables are supportive, survey finds Fri, 29 Nov 24, 7:23amA nationwide survey by Farmers for Climate Action has found 70 per cent of residents living in areas affected by green energy projects are supportive of them.
- A mega energy project would bring 8,000 workers to the outback. What are the odds of it going ahead? Tue, 26 Nov 24, 8:30amPlans lodged with WA's Environmental Protection Authority this month will bring wild transformation to an ancient desert landscape. Experts, who note the proposed scale is "incredible", say the idea has a lot going for it.
- The world has the technology to stop emissions from rising. Climate scientists are frustrated and explain what's holding us back Wed, 13 Nov 24, 11:01amGlobal emissions look to rise in 2024, a new Carbon Budget report reveals. Climate scientists say it's "grim news" because the world has the technology to change that. What's missing, they say, is political will.
- The world looks set to fall 'frustratingly' short of a peak in emissions, and gas is the major driver Wed, 13 Nov 24, 11:01amGlobal emissions look to rise in 2024, a new Carbon Budget report reveals. Climate scientists say it's "grim news" because the world has the technology to change that. What's missing, they say, is political will.
- Is Tasmania in an energy crisis? Thu, 24 Oct 24, 11:26amThe 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.
- Dry spell undoes Tasmania's claim of being 100 per cent powered by green energy Wed, 23 Oct 24, 5:32amTasmania 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".
- Green energy boast looking shaky with fossil fuels, electricity imports in Tasmania's mix Wed, 23 Oct 24, 5:32amTasmania 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".
- Wind turbines are on the horizon, but farmers are divided over whether it's a good thing Wed, 2 Oct 24, 8:59amAcross the country, wind farms are being built faster than ever, but agricultural landholders are split on embracing the energy revolution while protecting food production.
- Farmers divided over hosting renewable energy projects as turbines rise in dairy country Wed, 2 Oct 24, 8:59amAcross the country, wind farms are being built faster than ever, but agricultural landholders are split on embracing the energy revolution while protecting food production.
- Hay Plain soon to be home to large-scale wind and solar Sun, 22 Sep 24, 12:01pmAbout 20 large scale renewable energy developments are proposed for south west NSW, one Council is determined to reap long-lasting benefits.
- The world reaches a historic tipping point thanks to 'the most rapid change since the Industrial Revolution' Sat, 21 Sep 24, 5:28amRenewable 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...
- The world is on the cusp of pushing emissions into decline. The driving force? Simple economics Sat, 21 Sep 24, 5:28amRenewable 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...
- Forced to switch off gas, this small Australian seaside town became a 'microcosm of what the world is trying to do' Thu, 19 Sep 24, 4:45amWhen a town in Australia's South West was forced to switch off gas, residents were given a choice: use bottled gas or electrify. Now, electricity is providing more energy for Esperance than ever before and most of it is coming...
- Australia is 'wasting' record amounts of green energy. Here's why experts say it's a good thing Sun, 8 Sep 24, 6:04amAs Australia's electricity system gets cleaner, it is encountering a strange problem. More renewable energy is having to be wasted.