Australia can’t reach net zero unless it helps people on low incomes...
The Morrison government’s technology and market-driven response will not drive down emissions in a fast and fair wayScott Morrison unveils $500m in international climate finance‘We are digging our own...
View ArticleIndia’s huge solar uptake has boosted climate goals, says minister
Indian foreign secretary says price and popularity of renewables behind Modi’s 2070 net zero targetThe staggering take-up of solar power in India has enabled the prime minister, Narendra Modi, to...
View ArticleRenewable energy firms warn of difficult conditions amid slow winds
Lower-than-normal wind speeds and supply chain problems pile pressure on Ørsted and VestasTwo of the world’s biggest wind energy companies have warned of difficult conditions as slower-than-usual winds...
View ArticleTwenty countries pledge end to finance for overseas fossil fuel projects
UK among countries at Cop26 vowing to divert funds to low-carbon energy from 2022Cop26 – live coverageMore than 20 countries and financial institutions will halt all financing for fossil fuel...
View ArticleAustralian fossil fuel projects given $36.7bn in foreign public financing...
Renewable energy received $3.3bn in the same period between 2010 and 2020 but researchers say that gap has narrowedGet our free news app; get our morning email briefingPublic financial institutions...
View ArticleReaching net zero by 2070 is possible – but it’s what India does right now...
Just as important as the long-term target is the current push for renewables, as well as more climate finance from the rich worldAmazement, elation, worry, disappointment, derision – the announcement...
View ArticleFrench couple who said windfarm affected health win legal fight
Christel and Luc Fockaert awarded €110,000 after over health problems they claim were caused by windfarmA French court has recognised “turbine syndrome” after a couple complained their health was...
View ArticleScott Morrison could restore Australia’s climate reputation as a lifter...
There is a way the Coalition can claim its climate policy is all about technology not taxes and still show it is serious about net zeroSupporters of fossil fuels in Australia’s media and political...
View ArticleCentral Melbourne could generate three-quarters of its power from solar...
Co-author Prof Jacek Jasieniak says city’s CBD could be a photovoltaic ‘powerhouse’Get our free news app; get our morning email briefingCentral Melbourne has the potential to generate three-quarters of...
View ArticleCop26 is doomed, and the hollow promise of ‘net zero’ is to blame | Yanis...
Net zero is popular among polluters for good reason – it’s toothless compared to emissions restrictions and a carbon tax“Make no mistake, the money is here, if the world wants to use it,” said Mark...
View ArticleWeatherwatch: when the wind drops – keeping renewable energy supplies steady
Interconnectors – linking areas rich in hydro, wind or solar power – can help to even out fluctuations in weather When the weather is calm, wind turbines stop turning. That’s obvious, but as the UK...
View ArticleLow-carbon aviation fuels are on the horizon. But for now, activists say we...
Fuel made from waste and synthetic ‘e-fuels’ could reduce emissions significantly but scaling up quickly will be an immense challenge• Why it’s so hard to electrify shipping and aviation – interactiveA...
View ArticleKey Cop26 pledges could put world 9% closer to 1.5C pathway
Climate Action Tracker data shows world still heading for catastrophe – but outlook could improveNew Cop26 pledges announced on methane, coal, transport and deforestation could nudge the world 9%...
View ArticleTreasury’s green savings bond offers ‘paltry’ incentive for helping planet
Rishi Sunak’s budget initiative gives returns of just 0.65% and experts say savers can get far better deals elsewhereThe government’s green bond promises savers they will be able to “make the world...
View ArticleWindfarm opponents in Nundle accuse NSW of double standards
Renewables should be developed ‘where regional communities want them’, ministers have saidSign up for the Rural Network email newsletterJoin the Rural Network group on Facebook to be part of the...
View ArticleWholesale energy prices hit second highest level in at least three years
Low wind speeds on Monday pushed UK price for peak period of 5pm to 6pm to over £2,000 per megawatt hourWholesale energy prices hit the second highest level in at least three years on Monday, adding...
View ArticleSSE to invest billions more in green power as it rejects break-up call
FTSE 100 energy firm defies call to split off renewables business with extra £1bn of green investments every year to 2026SSE has rebuffed calls to break itself up, and announced a multi-billion pound...
View ArticleGreen hydrogen beats blue on emissions and financial cost, Australian study...
Greenhouse gas emissions from hydrogen produced using fossil fuels such as natural gas are ‘substantial’, researchers sayGet our free news app; get our morning email briefingHydrogen produced by fossil...
View ArticleWanted: 100,000 pioneers for a green jobs Klondike in the Arctic
Europe’s newest industrial megaprojects are relocating to the far north of Sweden. But are curling, wild reindeer and the northern lights enough to convince workers to follow?One by one, the 20...
View ArticleShell increases stake in Australia’s electricity market with Powershop takeover
Move will ‘turn customers’ stomachs’ after retailer touted its clean energy credentials, critics sayDownload the free Guardian app; get our morning email briefingEnergy giant Royal Dutch Shell has...
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