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Air New Zealand scraps its 2030 carbon emissions target, saying solutions are costly and scarce

Air New Zealand has scrapped its 2030 carbon emissions reduction targets, citing lags in producing new planes, a lack of alternative fuel and “challenging” regulatory and policy settings

The Independent UK

Sustainable fuel hopes take off with eyes on emissions

Flights could become more environmentally friendly as Australia and New Zealand explore ways to produce sustainable aviation fuel at home.

AAP

Afternoon Update: PM calls for Barnaby Joyce to be dumped; mother behind forced marriage jailed; and surfer jokes about missing limb

Nationals MP apologises after telling anti-renewables protesters to ‘load that magazine’

The Guardian - AU

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Barnaby wounded as 'bullets' metaphor ricochets

The Nationals MP has faced calls to resign from the shadow ministry after urging rallygoers to use their ballots as bullets.

AAP

PM calls for Barnaby Joyce to be dumped over ‘bullet’ comment aimed at Labor during anti-wind turbine rally

Nationals MP apologised after telling anti-renewables protesters to ‘load that magazine’ and that the ‘bullet you have is that little piece of paper’

The Guardian - AU

Free education for life the smartest option

Letters and Short Takes: Saturday, July 27, 2024

Newcastle Herald

Deal for 'clean, reliable power' despite gas shortfall

Another state has signed a federal renewable energy agreement, anticipating rising power demand in coming decades from new refineries and low-carbon industries.

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Renewable industry needs urgent re-set to end the talkfest

Letters: There's a limit to how long investors can wait

Newcastle Herald

‘Destiny in our hands’: the Indigenous Australians joining the renewable energy transition

Just 1% of renewables developments in Australia involve First Nations equity, compared with 20% in Canada. But some believe the sector offers a ‘new moment’ for Aboriginal people

The Guardian - AU

Business and farming groups say 2030 emissions target ‘critical for investments’ after Dutton ditches policy

Groups that often support Coalition – including Australian Industry Group and National Farmers’ Federation – call for ‘credible and consistent framework’

The Guardian - AU

WA Labor multicultural group in revolt over treatment of Fatima Payman

Exclusive: Two officeholders quit, with one claiming the party has ‘become a spineless jellyfish’

The Guardian - AU

Energy regulator says nuclear unlikely before 2050 as Chris Bowen attacks Coalition’s ‘risky’ plan

Australian Energy Regulator chair says Australia is ‘probably a decade too late’ for nuclear power despite opposition’s pledge to build first two plants by 2037

The Guardian - AU

Mining giant to cut 700 jobs – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Energy minister all-in on 'batteries on wheels'

Vehicle-to-grid and vehicle-to-home charging will feature in a consumer energy road map Energy Minister Chris Bowen will put to state ministers this week.

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Energy minister in legal stoush over offshore wind farm

An offshore wind farm company is challenging a decision by Energy Minister Chris Bowen not to grant it a licence in connection with a major proposed project.

The Guardian - AU

Queensland coalmine fire a ‘disaster’ for climate say environmental groups

The fire at Anglo American’s Grosvenor coalmine in Moranbah broke out after methane ignited

The Conversation

Grattan on Friday: the Assange light and sound show overshadows government problems

As scripted political dramas go, Julian Assange’s (welcome) arrival in Canberra on Wednesday night would be hard to beat.

The Conversation

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Chris Bowen on ‘calling out’ claims about the energy transition’s cost

The climate wars have been reignited with the Coalition’s release of its controversial plan for nuclear power, an option totally rejected by the government.

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Newcastle Herald

Game fishers say offshore wind turbines will wipe out Marlin fishing ground

Port Stephens is one of Australia's top game fishing grounds.

The Guardian - AU

‘Real and growing’ threat to grid if Australia goes for nuclear power, Aemo says

No chance nuclear energy will be ready to replace coal-fired plants, market operator warns in report that says renewables construction should speed up

The Guardian - AU

Who is Matt Kean and what is the Climate Change Authority?

Former NSW Liberal MP spoke out against the lack of climate action by the Morrison government during the 2019-20 black summer bushfires

Newcastle Herald

If weekend sport wash-outs continue, how will promising kids kick on?

Letters: 'The youth development is being stunted.'

Newcastle Herald

Giving the region a future - offshore wind chief's passion for Hunter project

The Hunter Offshore Wind project will power 1.2 million homes.

Newcastle Herald

'New jobs': First licence awarded in Hunter Offshore Wind project

The 2 gigawatt wind project could power 1.2 million homes.

The Guardian - AU

Chris Bowen labels Coalition’s nuclear plan a ‘risky scam’ as premiers affirm state bans

Energy minister’s comments come as Nationals leader David Littleproud refutes deputy’s claims plants won’t be built if communities were opposed

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