National Renewable Energy Laboratory says an “unprecedented ramp-up” of solar production capacity will be crucial to the global effort to avoid climate catastrophe.
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Labor creates $2bn renewable hydrogen fund as part of $4bn green energy package
Labor gives $2 billion to support a gigawatt of green hydrogen electrolysers, $1.3 billion for household efficiency, but is coy about funds for capacity mechanism.
Australia finally has a Net Zero Authority. What should top its agenda?
Now that we finally have a Net Zero Authority, how can it help Australia make the most of this once-in-a-generation economic transformation?
“About time:” Net Zero Authority to guide just transition from fossils to renewables
Federal Labor announces new national body armed with $400m budget to support emissions-intensive sectors, their workers and communities to transition to clean industry.
Andrew Forrest executive slaps down ex-Snowy chief’s latest renewables bullsh**
Squadron Energy CEO Jason Willoughby hits back at ex-Snowy Hydro chief Paul Broad’s claim that Australia’s target of 82% renewables by 2030 is “bullshit.”
Bandt says Australia is “petrol state” dealing with “last gasp” of gas lobby
Federal Labor must make crucial decisions on role of gas – and powerful fossil fuel lobby – or miss the opportunity to electrify Australia, Greens say.
Giga-scale desert region solar plants may have positive climate impact
Gigawatt-scale solar projects planned for China’s Gobi Desert and other arid regions could have significant positive climate impacts, scientists find.
The thinking error that makes people susceptible to climate change denial
From a scientific standpoint, the kind of climate denialist claims that come with every cold snap are absurd. So why are so many people susceptible to this type of disinformation?
UNSW launches new clean energy start-up accelerator, Climate 10x
UNSW incubator wing to provide seed investment, mentoring and industry access for six Australian start-ups that demonstrate significant climate impact.
Why green ammonia might not be that green
Green ammonia offers great promise in a net-zero world, particularly as a fuel for long-haul transport and heavy industry. But it’s not all good news.