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Is the hydrogen vehicle dream over? Australian car buyers are making their choice clear

Experts worry hydrogen cars will delay electrification of transport – but only five were sold in Australia in the last quarter, while EVs sell steadily

The Guardian - AU

Outspoken MPs take out prestigious parliament gongs

Liberal MP Bridget Archer and independent senator David Pocock have been recognised for their leadership and courage in politics.

AAP

'There's no easy fix': Vice chancellor shoots down nuclear option

Experts agree it would take 20 years to get nuclear off the ground.

Newcastle Herald

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Introducing The Conversation's new climate series, Getting to Zero

Australia, like many other countries, has committed to achieving net zero emissions by 2050 – just 27 years from now. The Albanese government has also committed to sourcing 82% of all electricity from renewables by 2030 – just seven years from now.

The Conversation

Powering into the 'electric age'

'Forget billions. In my book, we only talk about trillions.'

Newcastle Herald

Consumer watchdog urged to investigate ‘misleading’ Australian oil and gas industry PR campaign

Climate campaigners complain to ACCC over Appea ad that claimed gas was ‘50% cleaner’ than coal

The Guardian - AU

We need to decarbonise our electricity supply, and quickly – Alan Finkel shows how green energy can be a reality, and bring economic benefits

We use energy in everything we do, but few of us understand it properly. Much of the time this doesn’t matter. We can flick a light switch or turn the ignition key in a car, knowing the technology will work whether we understand it or not. Even something as simple…

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Act now or 'miss the boat' on energy revolution: report

Australia has a chance to straddle old and new economies as a minerals "superpower" but could miss out if governments don't wake up to big-spending rivals.

AAP

Finkel dreams of 'electro-state superhero'

Alan Finkel says renewable energy, decarbonised products and critical minerals will be Australia's "superpowers" in the electric age.

AAP

Hunter nuclear plant concept blown up

The federal government's low emissions technology advisor Alan Finkel has dismissed suggestions the Hunter's coal-fired power stations could be transformed into nuclear reactors.

Newcastle Herald

Aust tipped to be powerful 'electro state'

A leading Australian scientist says the longstanding imperative to change the country's "dig and ship" economy has intensified.

AAP

Australian voters have sent Peter Dutton a clear message; he would be silly to miss the cue

Dutton’s choice to continue a policy of wrecking in energy highlights the challenge Albanese has in seeking to end the destructive decade

The Guardian - AU

50 years ago, John Bockris saw the future of Australia's climate crisis

Today's climate experts were in awe when the ABC played them quotes from one man in the early 1970s on the climate crisis and how it could be averted.

ABC News

'It does worry me': Climate plan man concerned change is too slow

Alan Finkel was made an officer of the Order of Australia

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Australia Day honours recognise those battling COVID-19, bushfires and climate change

Recipients of this year's Australia Day honours range from those who have worked on the front lines of bushfires, COVID-19 and climate change, to those advocating for Indigenous people and the elderly.

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Top scientist extols clean energy era

Scientist and government adviser Alan Finkel says advances in clean energy are reminiscent of the rapid technological advances during the space race.

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