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Which of Australia’s favourite ski fields will survive by 2080?

Which of Australia’s favourite ski fields will survive by 2080?

If global emissions remain high, skiing and snowboarding will disappear in Australia by 2080 at all but two resorts. If emissions are rapidly reduced, snow sports will remain strong throughout the Australian Alps.

  • by Caitlin Fitzsimmons

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‘Largest coal mining proposal’ in state’s history floated for NSW

‘Largest coal mining proposal’ in state’s history floated for NSW

The Environment Protection Authority has warned that the rest of the NSW economy would have to make steeper cuts to greenhouse gas emissions to compensate if the proposal to continue Hunter Valley Operations goes ahead in its current form.

  • by Caitlin Fitzsimmons
A not so mighty wind: NSW lags in renewable energy approvals
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A not so mighty wind: NSW lags in renewable energy approvals

Renewable energy proponents say it is taking too long for projects to be approved a week after the Minns government extended the lifeline of the Eraring coal power station.

  • by Nick O'Malley
Even before Eraring was extended, NSW was set to miss climate targets

Even before Eraring was extended, NSW was set to miss climate targets

The state is forecast to fall short of legislated targets to reduce greenhouse emissions by 50 per cent by 2030 and 70 per cent by 2035. What can be done to get back on track?

  • by Caitlin Fitzsimmons
This week in Australia energy and climate collided; it’s a global story
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This week in Australia energy and climate collided; it’s a global story

This week in Australia energy and climate collided; it’s a global story

  • by Nick O'Malley
The two major threats to a ‘net zero’ world

The two major threats to a ‘net zero’ world

Shell’s head of strategy says the chances of meeting the global carbon emissions targets depend on two crucial factors.

  • by Stephen Bartholomeusz
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The tale of two households: Behind the new grid charges for excess solar

The tale of two households: Behind the new grid charges for excess solar

Australia has the highest rooftop solar penetration in the world, which brings both opportunities for decarbonisation and challenges for the grid.

  • by Caitlin Fitzsimmons
Fears Elon Musk’s ‘tantrum’ sackings could hit Australian EV drivers

Fears Elon Musk’s ‘tantrum’ sackings could hit Australian EV drivers

Mercurial chief executive Elon Musk’s decision to fire the team responsible for Superchargers, widely considered to be the gold-star model of charging stations, has left the industry reeling.

  • by Bianca Hall
End to a secret deal that locked in coal exports and Sydney truck traffic
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Coal

End to a secret deal that locked in coal exports and Sydney truck traffic

The Port of Newcastle has paid $13 million so that it is no longer prohibited from competing with Port Botany and can diversify away from coal.

  • by Caitlin Fitzsimmons
Ordinary weather is now extraordinary, as Sydney braces for more rain

Ordinary weather is now extraordinary, as Sydney braces for more rain

Australia has always experienced swings between hot, dry weather and heavy rain, but this is now amplified.

  • by Caitlin Fitzsimmons
‘Tears of happiness at the sight of you’: Our love affair with urban trees

‘Tears of happiness at the sight of you’: Our love affair with urban trees

New research demonstrates the deep personal connections people forge with the urban environment around them, particularly city trees.

  • by Bianca Hall