Nuclear and renewables at odds over power bill shock
Rolling out nuclear power plants in Australia could add $1000 a year to household electricity bills, according to energy experts, and regulators should focus on lower cost, renewable power.The warning …
Solar energy offers a sustainable and cost-effective solution to powering your home, 12-volt setup, or caravan.The benefits of harnessing the sun’s energy are substantial, ranging from reduced electri …
Two new surveys have highlighted the concerns of business in dealing with climate change, which risks putting trillions of dollars at stake unless rapid action is undertaken.A report by Deloitte has f …
Liv Casben(Australian Associated Press) When beef farmers Sally and Mark Dent destocked their property after several gruelling years of drought they were forced to look at other income streams. Sally …
Paul Osborne(Australian Associated Press) Enough new power generation and storage is in place to ensure sufficient electricity for most of Australia over the next five years, a new report says.The ear …
Angelo Risso(Australian Associated Press) A majority of Australians say the federal government’s highest energy policy priority should be the reduction of carbon emissions – and not lower prices.That’ …
Extreme Weather Events: Are You Covered? As Australia has seen a rise in extreme weather events, such as our Black Summer bush fires and major flooding, some homeowners may be finding out too late th …
Aaron Bunch(Australian Associated Press) The Australian environment has started a slow recovery from some of the toughest years on record, a new study has concluded.Researchers found robust species re …
More investors are examining where their money is actually going and which industries it’s supporting. In particular, many people want to know that they’re investing in greener, more sustainable funds …
2020 Climate of the Nation report: Aussies don’t want gas-led recovery
Tiffanie Turnbull(Australian Associated Press) A gas-led economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic is not what the majority of Australians want, a new survey has found.The 2020 Climate of the Natio …
In an emotionally charged talk, MacArthur-winning activist Majora Carter details her fight for environmental justice in the South Bronx — and shows how minority neighborhood suffer most from flawed u …
Rebecca Gredley(Australian Associated Press) South Australians are installing rooftop solar at such a rate authorities are preparing for periods the electricity grid won’t have any demand.Australian E …
