Energy
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Plan for pumped hydro project co-located with a large-scale solar farm demonstrates government’s ‘strong commitment to energy security’, PM says
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PM says Tories ‘committed to nuclear’ but fails to confirm funding for a new Cumbrian plant after losses are reported by one of its backers
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Report says mine sites may not be able to be successfully rehabilitated and warns of ‘big liabilities’
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Australian Energy Market Operator report says demand was higher than forecast, wind generation lower and thermal generators unable to step in
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Fresh concern about future of planned Moorside power station in Cumbria as Toshiba’s financial woes deepen
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In California’s Central Valley emissions from oil refineries and agriculture make Bakersfield America’s most air-polluted city. Activists fear the Trump administration could undo small but steady improvements
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Shares plunge 8% after Japanese giant says it is ‘not ready’ to release details about US nuclear subsidiary Westinghouse
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‘They are going to get a surprise and I am worried about them,’ says Catherine Tanna, joining push for transition to renewables
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In a blow to plans for a new UK power station, the Japanese firm’s expected announcement comes after review of overseas investments
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A number of creative technologies aim to increase access to clean water in developing countries. We asked two experts to assess some of them
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Labor has denied it wanted a preference deal with One Nation after Pauline Hanson tells parliament the Queensland state Labor secretary approached the party. Follow it live...
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Documents show prime minister knew the failure of Torrens Island plant affected efforts to restart power before he made comments about renewables
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Coalition statements blaming the blackouts that hit South Australia last year on wind power were made despite official advice that storms were the cause
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There’s a long list of blame and shame for Australia’s threadbare climate and energy policy, but Turnbull’s party takes the cake
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Analysis shows spike in fossil fuel-dominated state’s wholesale spot price this year far eclipses that in SA in July 2016 which sparked calls for a national inquiry into renewable energy
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As records tumble on east coast, politicians debate the energy mix they need to combat climate change and ensure supply
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Australian Energy Market Operator executive David Swift admitted to Senate committee there was an error in South Australia forecast
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Once it’s completed in 2018, the NSW site will produce enough electricity to power 137,000 houses
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States from South Australia to Queensland prepare for temperatures above 40C as parliamentary inquiry examines power supply crisis
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Letters: While it is good news for the environment that UK sales of electric cars are rising, this trend is unlikely to take off while we have such a disjointed policy regarding electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure
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In Australia-first move, private fund to pull $20m out of fossil fuel companies in acknowledgement climate change harms health
Deep-pocketed miners don’t like it when those with different views wield clout