The end of the negotiations came suddenly,a day after the talks were to have ended and after two marathon nights of tough discussions between rival voting blocs.
There had been hope that the final agreement would include language that specifically addressed the key cause of emissions and climate change – the burning of fossil fuels.
Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen told the climate talks that fossil fuels have no future in world energy systems,but his nod to emissions capture has irked some.
The Albanese government’s goal to become a green energy superpower will hinge on developing a local hydrogen industry before it exports to the world.
The Albanese government has ruled out some of the more controversial recommendations from its expert Climate Change Authority.
Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen will show the government is on track to meet a signature election commitment. But green groups aren’t satisfied.
The federal government announced it will underwrite revenue for companies that build new renewables projects. Energy experts are calling it the biggest policy change in at least a decade.
The Albanese government is rolling out a national energy scheme to reach its ambitious green goals,aiming for a massive boost to power supply.
Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen says the nation’s climate goals will extend beyond its renewable energy ambitions to other sectors of the economy.
Large industrial facilities are being asked to reduce electricity usage over summer as officials ready for a long and hot season.
A nuclear energy developer championed by the Coalition has canned its most advanced project in the United States,raising questions over the viability of the technology in Australia.