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Melbourne-Based Council Limits ‘Inappropriate Use’ and Parking of E-Scooters
The council received $180,000 per year from e-scooter operators.
100 Percent Renewable Goal Drives SA Energy Costs to ‘Highest in the Country’: CEO
The SA Chamber of Mines and Energy says the cost of backing up the system has also multiplied.
‘Gas Supplies Are Dwindling’: Victorian Government Consults on Electric Plan
The report said the state needs to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions. The Liberal Opposition described Labor’s ‘gas ban’ as draconian.
‘Electric Bikes Are Not Toys’: Parents Fined After Kids Caught Riding Electric Motorbikes
Parents warned parents to think twice about buying an e-bike for an underage child for Christmas.
Unemployment Persists 7 Years After Coal-Fired Power Plant Closure
Latrobe City Council Mayor Dale Harriman says the local population has also shrunk.
AEMO Calls for ‘Emergency’ Powers to Turn Off Rooftop Solar
With around 4 million solar rooftop systems, Australian regulators say there is now an issue of too much power generation.
NSW Residents Urged Not to Use Washing Machines Amid Blackout Fears
‘The climate’s changing, and we are obviously in a transition when it comes to energy,’ the premier said.
1 in 3 Australian Homes Now Have Rooftop Solar Panels
Australia’s Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen says the nation is on track for a near-record when it comes to solar power generation.
Red Tape Delays Mining Projects as Just 9 of 80 Copper Mines on Track for Net Zero
Speakers at the International Mining Conference said red tape was one of the biggest hurdles the industry faced.
Australia Should Build ‘World’s Biggest Solar Farm’, Mining CEO Says
Australia should take advantage of the thousands of square kilometres of uninhabited outback to build the world’s largest solar farm, Dino Otranto says.
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.
Sterilisation: Conservationist Says Wind Farm Threatens Koala Mating Habits
While many conservationists support renewable energy, the development of wind farms is proving to be divisive.
Pacific Nations Band Together to Call for Climate Change Action: CHOGM
A new report says Australia, Canada, and the UK are responsible for 60 percent of emissions across Commonwealth nations.
State-Owned Renewable Energy Company to Be Embedded in Victorian Constitution
Shadow Minister for Climate Change James Newbury said that since the election, Victorians have seen broken promises and a waste of money.
India Needs up to $12.1 Trillion by 2050 to Reach Net Zero Target: Think Tank
India has committed to decreasing its carbon intensity to below 45 percent by 2030 and reaching net zero emissions by 2070.
Australian Coal Exports A Better Choice Over High-Emission Alternatives: Deputy PM
In an interview in New Zealand, Richard Marles responded to criticism and questions about Australia’s commitment to the environment and regional security.
Electric Vehicle Sales in Australia Slump While Hybrid Sales Soar
Battery electric vehicles were ‘disappointing,’ according to CEO Tony Weber.
Qantas Buys Into Planned Biofuel Plant in New Zealand
Despite doubts over the viability of running aircraft on biofuel, Qantas is part of a consortium planning to spend almost US$57 million to produce it in NZ.
