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Sunday, September 22

Court rejects Australian coal mine due to greenhouse gas emissions

A landmark court decision to reject a proposed NSW coal mine on the basis of its expected greenhouse gas emissions could have far-reaching implications for future fossil fuel projects in Australia, environmentalists say.

Emissions cuts "off track" for 2030 target

Australia is well off-track to meet its 2030 emissions target, new figures show.

Carbon emissions have increased as more coal is burnt worldwide. Photo: John Giles/PA Wire

Carbon emissions predicted to hit record high

Global emissions of carbon dioxide have increased substantially this year and are set to reach a new record, according to a new study.

Ministers agree to compromise on national energy plan

Energy ministers have reached a compromise on the Turnbull government’s signature energy plan in a decision the policy architect says is a “great step forward”.

Meat sector aims for carbon neutrality

Australian cattle farmers have backed a plan to make the country’s red meat industry carbon neutral by 2030.

The Energy Guarantee could work better than a clean energy target

The Turnbull Government’s National Energy Guarantee is not a perfect solution, but it does offer a way forward to drive down emissions in the electricity sector and provide more reliable supply, writes the Grattan Institute’s David Blowers.

Australian electricity can be emissions-free by 2050: report

Australia’s electricity generation could be emissions-free by 2050 but a carbon price would be needed to achieve that outcome, a report has found.

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