Emissions
Opinion
Energy
China’s slowdown and the looming glut of fossil fuels
The International Energy Agency predicts peak demand for oil, gas and coal within this decade. It would be grim news for major fossil fuel exporters like Australia.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
Latest
Global demand for oil, gas and coal to peak this decade, IEA says
World fossil fuel demand is set to peak by 2030 as more electric cars hit the road and China’s economy shifts towards cleaner energy, the agency said.
- by Alex Lawler
NSW emissions reduction laws at odds with Eraring extension, say environmental groups
The Minns government will enshrine in law its emissions reduction targets, but environmental groups say it flies in the face of recent energy decisions.
- by Laura Chung
New mayor rolled as another Sydney council marches toward ban on gas
The mayor, who is also the new director of the NSW Liberal Party, said natural gas should not be “vilified” by local councils.
- by Michael Koziol
Opinion
Tips & advice
I’m concerned about climate change, but I can’t live without travel
We need to change our behaviour, but travel gives us something the human race can’t live without.
- by Lee Tulloch
Australia rejoins global climate fund, reversing Morrison decision
The Abbott and Turnbull governments provided $200 million before Scott Morrison announced he would no longer “tip money into that big climate fund”.
- by Matthew Knott
Opinion
Carbon pricing
The European tax that could alter global trade flows
Europe’s new Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, which will tax the carbon intensity of imports, went live on Sunday.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
Exclusive
Skills shortage
Nation’s skills not match-fit for net zero, government agency warns
Skills and Training Minister Brendan O’Connor is vowing to overhaul TAFE education as a key government agency warns the nation’s ability to achieve net zero is at risk while the tertiary sector can’t keep pace with demand.
- by Angus Thompson
Households boost renewable supply, but big projects dwindle
Households are on track to add a record amount of rooftop solar capacity to the electricity grid.
- by Simon Johanson
Want a cheap EV? The company cutting prices in protest at the government
As NSW and Victoria slash support for EVs, one social enterprise is offering discounts to lower-income earners to show how incentives can serve social and environmental ends.
- by Nick O'Malley
Perspective
Government
Qld has almost hit its 2030 emissions goal. But hot air is rising
While both major party leaders suggest they want a contest of ideas, a recent report highlights a gap in debate again descending into point-scoring and scaremongering.
- by Matt Dennien