Environment
Climate change
Analysis
Nuclear energy
The very big assumption Peter Dutton’s nuclear plan makes
The Coalition’s nuclear costings put it at odds with the government as well as a global effort to reduce emissions by electrifying economies and building renewable energy infrastructure.
- by Nick O'Malley
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Gas
Rare glimpse at stunning reef beside Woodside’s gas-drilling ambitions
Scott Reef is, in the words of author Tim Winton, the last “unspoiled” clear-water coral reef in Australia. It’s also near the site of a major gas-drilling proposal.
- by Bianca Hall
Opinion
Energy
Gas is burning our climate faster, and Australia’s part of the problem
Gas will be part of our energy mix but, despite industry claims, new gas production and infrastructure is not needed in the transition to renewable energy.
- by Lesley Hughes
Multibillion-dollar plan to convert coal into ‘clean’ hydrogen falters
The controversial plan was billed as a lifeline for the Latrobe Valley’s ageing brown coal industry.
- by Bianca Hall and Nick Toscano
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Climate crisis
The maps that could predict your bushfire risk
If you could predict how a bushfire was moving and whether it was likely to come in your direction, would it convince you to leave your home earlier?
- by Bianca Hall
Expansion of coal will come at a cost. A new report says it won’t be mining that pays
The NSW Net Zero Commission has warned the state is not on track to meet legislated emission reduction targets and that any expansion of coal mining will force other industries to make deeper cuts.
- by Caitlin Fitzsimmons
We’ll see fires and floods: Authorities warn of dangerous summer ahead
Conditions in parts of the country are similar to the Black Summer of 2019-20, as Australians are warned to prepare for an above-average bushfire season.
- by Bianca Hall
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Weather
Sydney risks blackouts as heat soars and coal power plants falter
Sydneysiders have been asked to lower energy use after 3pm as the hottest November day since 2020 offers a stark demonstration of the unreliability of ageing coal power stations.
- by Caitlin Fitzsimmons and Mike Foley
Hottest end to spring in five years brings blackout risk to Sydney
Public health authorities have warned Sydneysiders to take action around hot weather this week to avoid serious illness or even death.
- by Caitlin Fitzsimmons
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Protests
Grant is a coal miner. He’s been arrested for protesting against coal exports
A coal miner for 44 years, Grant Howard was among 170 people arrested at the Rising Tide blockade of the Port of Newcastle.
- by Caitlin Fitzsimmons
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Climate crisis
Countries to benefit from $460b climate deal blast funding as woefully insufficient
The funding will help poorer countries deal with the impacts of climate change, with rich countries leading the payments.
- by Kate Abnett, Valerie Volcovici and Karin Strohecker