Energy
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The Minerals Council seems mostly intent on using its submission to electoral donations committee to kneecap environmental groups opposed to new mines
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Labor’s goal is to have 50% of electricity from renewables by 2030, but asked about the cost, he replies ‘there is a cost in not acting’
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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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2GB radio host praises treasurer’s brandishing of a lump of coal in question time
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Radio host tells treasurer he is a fan of stunts as Morrison explains he was trying to make a point about energy policy by holding up a lump of coal
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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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A small opportunity to avoid a frightening world has been tossed away by this government and the lobbyists and financiers that they answer to
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If governments want to make energy more affordable, making competition work for the community rather than the industry would be the sensible first step
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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
Coalition says it may change Clean Energy Finance Corporation rules to fund coal plants