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Regulator to Probe NSW Power Outage That Left Thousands Without Power for Days
The outage was caused after a major storm destroyed seven transmission towers.
Major Insurer Converts Fleet of 900 to Electric Vehicles
The insurer is the latest in a string of Australian companies improving climate credentials as the government mandates reporting.
Net Zero Economy Authority Would Put Energy System at Risk: Nationals MP
The authority will receive $1 billion of funding over the next decade.
79 Percent of US Biotech Firms Contract With Chinese Firms
A new survey shows four in five U.S. biotech companies contract with Chinese firms.
Bushfire on Perth’s Outskirts Threatens Lives and Homes
The fire started near Toodyay Road in Gidgegannup and the alert was upgraded as it intensified.
Pennsylvania GOP Says Gov. Shapiro’s Energy Plan Is Dead on Arrival
‘[We] need to be focused on unleashing our energy potential, not taxing it. Doing so would create thousands of good jobs and keep our power grid secure.’
Climate Activists to be Charged After Blockade in Melbourne CBD
Extinction Rebellion has waged an ongoing campaign across Australia’s busiest areas in the name of climate change.
Storms Follow Temps Over 40C as Heatwave Bakes On
The temperature peaked just under 35C at Sydney Airport while further west Canterbury, Homebush, Holsworthy and Richmond all passed 39C.
Extreme Weather Events Take Enormous Toll on Australia
A government report examines the impact of extreme weather incidents on Australia.
Scramble to Set up Camp Ahead of Extreme Fire Danger in Victoria
The fire has burned more than 20,800 hectares and destroyed six homes along with sheds and fences.
Extreme Fire Warnings as Southern Heatwave Continues
‘The fire threat is far from over.’
Climate Change Activist Arrested Amid Protest Against Multi-Billion-Dollar Gas Project
The Disrupt Burrup Hub group have run an ongoing campaign against energy giant Woodside in an attempt to block a major gas project.
New Water Restrictions in California Set to Start Despite Record Rainfall
About 400 of the state’s largest urban water suppliers will be required to implement a water usage target every year starting next January.
