Go-ahead for new carbon bomb marks Australia as enemy of the region
In planning its future release of up to 80 billion tonnes of planet-heating carbon, Australia has committed itself to the destruction of nations and wrecking of big cities throughout the Indo-Pacific Region.
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Dozens of big industries want to plug in to Australia’s first 100 pct net renewable (wind and solar) grid
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6 June 2025
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A carbon tax and some key policy challenges
A carbon tax will obviously help reduce carbon emissions and achievement of the net zero target, but it will also help raise the revenue needed to fund essential government services and promote Australia’s economic development.
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Merchants of death
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'A big deal': Bowen says hosting COP31 will lift Australia’s standing and help accelerate renewables shift
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Green light for gas: North West Shelf gas plant cleared to run until 2070
In a decision surprising very few people, Australia’s new environment minister Murray Watt has signed off on an extension for the gas plant at Karratha, part of the enormous North West Shelf liquefied natural gas project.
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Australia is about to see a step change in its renewable transition strategy
“I can’t change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination.” Or so said the actor Jimmy Dean.
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The drought is back – we need a new way to help farmers survive tough times
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