Australia’s bid to host COP31 offers a rare opportunity to reshape its climate reputation by prioritising the human health impacts of climate change and standing with its Pacific neighbours.
In its previous term, Labor laid the groundwork for stronger climate action. Now, in an expanded majority government, it has the chance to capitalise.
The Productivity Commission’s interim report highlights the potential of the circular economy to transform Australia’s economic landscape, offering strategic advantages and boosting business competitiveness while protecting the environment.
Yoon Suk Yeol’s presidency in South Korea is being tested following a ham-fisted martial law attempt and controversial policies, highlighting the resilience of South Korean democracy.
Gas-fired power plants can keep energy reliable and affordable – but they should be used only when absolutely necessary.
See how storytelling, not statistics, can inspire climate action by highlighting resilience and innovation across the Indo-Pacific on a new episode of “What Happens Next?”
If a future Coalition government was to bring nuclear into the mix, energy costs for residential and, especially, industrial customers would likely increase.
Any incentives for energy upgrades need to consider past experience to maximise uptake, prevent unintended consequences, and reduce the likelihood that such schemes will further entrench disadvantage.
Vietnam is poised to play a significant role in the Indo-Pacific region’s decarbonisation. Now is the time for Australia to strengthen its strategic relationship with the country, and the broader Southeast Asia region.
The event has prompted questions about the reliability of the state’s electricity grid. But it’s important to note these extreme winds would have seriously disrupted any power system.
A new tool boosts the aim of providing a consistent accounting framework for measurement and tracking of the carbon emissions associated with hydrogen production.
If we put green hydrogen plants next to green iron and steelmaking, we can clean up steelmaking, and boost the hydrogen industry.
Capping the wholesale gas price is a poor attempt to decouple the domestic market from the volatile international market. The only sure way forward is a domestic reservation policy for the east coast.
Households and businesses are set for more hip-pocket pain after regulators flagged hefty electricity price rises in four Australian states.
After a decade of climate wars, Australia is suddenly united, with state, territory and federal governments aiming for net zero by 2050 for the first time.
We assessed 187 ASX200 companies – together they produce 32% of Australia’s operational emissions. Much of the action promised will come too late to avert catastrophic global warming.
The Andrews government has signalled a major shakeup of Victoria’s energy sector. But is it enough to bring the state’s energy prices down and reduce emissions?
In what is the first COP since Labor took office in May this year, there are positive signs of Australia picking up its game on climate policy.
The first Labor budget in nine years, delivered against a grim economic backdrop, contains few surprises as it charts Australia's way through uncertain times and high-cost hazards.
Australia’s enormous renewable energy resources could be the perfect match to meet the relative dearth of renewable energy and zero-carbon power fuels in the boreal winter.
Five key policy moments have contributed to the power crisis engulfing Australia.
This year’s election results show Australians are eager for fast action on climate change. Here are four ways our new prime minister can deliver energy reform to meet emission targets.
Neither Scott Morrison nor Anthony Albanese has so far impressed with strong leadership skills – but the Labor leader may offer a different style of leadership that might suit the times.
We should welcome all options that enable low-carbon hydrogen to play a role in decarbonising our energy systems, and stop focusing on colour-coding production methods.
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