Nationals leader David Littleproud has conceded turning to nuclear power would mean Australia misses its 2030 emissions reduction target.
For large investors such as pension and superannuation funds,a vote against what climate activists and experts and some shareholders believe is a vague and feeble plan to reduce emissions in line with the Paris Agreement is a no-brainer.
Wind and solar farms are waiting up to two years for planning permission,as investors take aim at “pinch points” obstructing efforts to wean the grid off coal.
Wholesale electricity prices are down as the share of renewable energy in the grid continues to grow.
Britain’s biggest asset manager will vote to remove Richard Goyder as chair of Australian energy giant Woodside amid a backlash over the board’s climate stance.
A quarter of a million households now have home batteries to store the electricity their rooftop solar generates and help them avoid sky-high power bills.
Woodside shareholders are about to decide if the company is doing enough to diversify revenue away from fossil fuels as warnings intensify about emissions heating the planet.
There are political and economic risks in pumping public money into new tech,but the payoffs are potentially vast for new and old industries alike.
In a landmark ruling,Europe’s top human rights court has ruled the Swiss government violated the human rights of its citizens by failing to do enough to combat climate change. But what happens next?
The ruling is expected to resonate in court decisions across Europe and beyond,and to embolden more communities to bring climate cases against governments.
The company’s credibility will be put to the test this month when backers have their say on its emissions plan and the future of chairman Richard Goyder.