Bitcoin tops US$80,000, the US dollar surges, and Wall Street indices reach record highs after Trump’s re-election. This economic spectacle raises concerns about the global impact of Trump’s unpredictable policies, especially for Australia.
To achieve net zero emissions in Southeast Asia, addressing the significant financing gap is crucial, requiring bold targets and more international support.
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.
A recent research study sheds light on the challenges of Australia’s hydrogen transition and adoption plans in the face of shifting global dynamics.
Reaching 82% renewable energy share of the market by 2030 is admirable, but we’re underestimating how much electricity we’ll need to generate.
How the country ensures its carbon market system produces high-quality emission reductions will be a challenge in its nascent stages.
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.
BNPL is now the second-most common form of consumer credit used by young Australians – except technically it’s not credit.
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.
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?
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.
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.
Although the clock’s running out, Australia has no agreed policymaking framework for our unique renewable energy transition issues, and little in the way of budget support.
With an election imminent, Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has splashed out billions in his “cost of living” budget, but is it enough to buy your vote?
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.
Unlike, for instance, lawnmowers, you don’t just “plug in” a bus to a regular outlet – the charging equipment is sophisticated, extensive, and expensive.
Electricity should be a main focus, but big improvements are also needed in transport, industry, agriculture and buildings.
Australia has abundant wind and solar resources to provide large quantities of cost-competitive green hydrogen. A new tool can show the way forward.
If the energy market reform roadmap released by the Energy Security Board in September is to succeed, it needs to focus more on consumer outcomes.
China’s intention to become “carbon neutral” before 2060 has raised eyebrows, but contrary to its reputation as a “climate villain”, its investment in renewable energy is already substantial.
With China and the US more willing to disregard international rules, how does Australia balance its relationship with the two powers, and protect its interests?
Regardless of the federal government's mixed messages about Australia’s energy future, renewables have a vital part to play.
Young adults talk about food as good and bad, but health professionals should move away from the focus on shame, guilt and fear around food and nutrition.
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