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Australia’s ‘carbon budget’ may blow out by 40% under the Coalition’s nuclear energy plan – and that’s the best-case scenario

The Coalition’s pledge to build seven nuclear reactors, if elected, would represent a huge shift in energy policy for Australia. It also poses serious questions about whether this nation can meet its international climate obligations.

The Conversation

Expert warns Labour and Tory energy policy ‘don't drastically differ’

A LEADING economics expert has said that Labour and the Conservatives “do not drastically differ” on energy policy ...

The National (Scotland)

Climate and energy have emerged as a federal election flashpoint. But unless the economy improves, will voters be listening?

With a federal election due by May 2025, few doubt it will be fought over the high cost of living, with emphasis on energy policy and the punishing effects of electricity prices. But the underlying condition of the economy will determine the salience of these arguments with voters.

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Peter Dutton’s nuclear energy policy will do nothing to ease Australians’ hip-pocket pain, now or in the future

Of all the debates unleashed by the Coalition’s nuclear energy announcement this week, energy prices is among the hottest. As Australians struggle with the skyrocketing cost of living, Opposition Leader Peter Dutton’s plan gives little assurance he can bring power bills down – neither soon nor into the future.

The Conversation

Will Crude Oil Continue to Recover?

Crude oil prices had been making lower highs and lower lows since mid-April 2024 before turning higher. Crude oil is a volatile energy commodity that has become more political as U.S. energy policy addressing climate change gave more pricing power to the international oil cartel under the current administration. With…

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Coalition’s climate and energy policy in disarray as opposition splits over nuclear and renewables

Simon Birmingham contradicts Nationals’ leader, saying renewables are ‘an important part of the mix’ while Queensland LNP leader rules out nuclear

The Guardian - AU

Former BP boss calls for end to new North Sea drilling licences

John Browne appears to back Labour energy policy as he underlines need for green transition

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UK Labour Pitches New Energy Policy In Election Battle

The UK's Labour opposition launched its flagship clean energy policy Friday, bidding to ease the country's cost-of-living crisis and contrast the party with the ruling Conservatives in the looming general election.

International Business Times

Biden’s tariffs on Chinese EVs make sense—but only for a while

The Biden administration aims to create a defensible moat so that U.S. automakers’ efforts to build competitive EVs are not wiped out by Chinese imports.

Fortune

Trump Presidency Threatens IEA's Green Focus, Advisers Warn

Potential shift in US energy policy under Trump's second term and its global impact.

Top News

Small businesses 'doing it tough', warns industry body

The Council of Small Business Organisations Australia chair wants small businesses to be "front and centre" of the upcoming federal budget and election.

AAP

The Way-Down-the-Ballot Races That Could Transform Energy Policy for Millions

The energy future of fossil fuel dependent Phoenix could be reshaped by a slate of clean energy advocates looking to upend a stubborn utility.

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The Guardian - UK

UK spends least among major European economies on low-carbon energy policy, study shows

Britain spent about £26.2bn in three years on low-carbon measures, less than Italy, Germany, France and Spain, Greenpeace finds

The Hindu

Lack of renewable energy policy hurts Telangana: Deputy CM Bhatti

Telangana Deputy CM addresses lack of renewable energy policy, emphasizes need for development and generation capacity in the state.

The Hindu

State government constitutes panel for drafting comprehensive energy policy for Kerala

Kerala to draft comprehensive energy policy to meet future energy needs & turn into 100% renewable energy-based state by 2040.

Reason

Is Climate Change Going Back to the Supreme Court? (Minnesota Edition) [UPDATED]

The justices are considering whether to grant certiorari in Minnesota's lawsuit against energy companies.

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France 24

'How much is needed and what for?' Climate finance on agenda at COP28

As the COP28 climate talks kick off in the United Arab Emirates, we take a look at poorer nations' financial needs in order to keep temperatures from rising. Experts estimate that $1 trillion in external assistance will have to be spent by 2030 on the energy transition, climate resilience and…

The Independent UK

Energy secretary admits Rishi Sunak’s North Sea oil expansion plans ‘won’t bring bills down’

The energy secretary has admitted that Rishi Sunak’s flagship energy policy will not bring household bills down.

The Conversation

Grattan on Friday: Treasurer Jim Chalmers pumps up his role in energy transition

Jim Chalmers – as if he doesn’t have enough on his plate – is marching into the centre of energy policy.

The Guardian - UK

This dying, sweary Tory government wants to drag us down with it

They’re trashing our energy policy, asylum system and global reputation on the way out… and the language!

The Week

Does the UK need more North Sea oil and gas?

Rishi Sunak’s announcement that he will allow more drilling in the North Sea has led to new questions over the future of UK energy policy.

Bangkok Post

Eppo prepping hydrogen pilot project

Energy officials plan to push ahead with hydrogen fuel development in an effort to make it one of the main fuels used in the power, transport and industrial sectors, with the aim of becoming less dependent on fossil fuels, says the Energy Policy and Planning Office (Eppo).

The Independent UK

‘Eco-zealots’ are writing Labour’s energy policy, says Sunak

Rishi Sunak suggested Labour’s plans to end North Sea oil and gas exploration amounted to an ‘energy surrender’ which would benefit Vladimir Putin.

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