Nationals leader David Littleproud has conceded turning to nuclear power would mean Australia misses its 2030 emissions reduction target.
Concerns over political risk have slowed the opposition energy plan,casting doubt on the Coalition’s previous aim of announcing six possible nuclear sites before the May budget.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called for peace after the alleged violent stabbing of a church leader on Monday night and injuries to several police in clashes outside.
East coast gas producers will avoid facing unprecedented orders to break export contracts and redirect supplies to Australian buyers this winter.
EU Energy Commissioner Kadri Simson learnt the pitfalls of relying on one country for key commodities when Russia turned off the gas tap.
The energy industry is warning greater co-ordination is needed to ensure new supplies are built in time for more coal-fired power plant closures.
The energy minister said the Royal Australian Air Force advised that the Hunter Valley airport couldn’t accommodate the PM’s usual plane.
Australia has the world’s highest uptake of rooftop solar panels with one in three households having them. However,only 1 per cent are manufactured locally.
The Resolve Political Monitor shows that 43 per cent of voters opposed the vehicle emission plan when asked about the policy in its original form.
Chris Bowen’s goal of meeting Australia’s climate targets by 2030 collides with Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek’s role protecting the ecosystem from large developments.
The pumped hydro project never stacked up economically,technically or environmentally. The all-up costs could now be more like $25 billion.