As IPCC urges coal era must end, Angus tailors coal closure dates to suit fossil fuel order

Instead of responding to the IPCC report’s stark warning that fossil fuel use must end, Energy Minister Angus Taylor is requesting a rule change to extend the notice period for energy companies looking to switch off their coal-fired power stations.

Woodside is rushing through regulatory checks for its dirty Scarborough gas project against the backdrop of a call from scientists to reduce gas usage and the UN chief calling investments in new fossil fuel infrastructure “moral and economic madness”.

And the Greens have announced a $6.1 billion electric vehicle policy with rebates of up to $15,000 and a $1.2 billion fund to revitalise vehicle manufacturing, as the Australian Energy Council (AEC) says switching to electric vehicles is indisputably the best way to reduce emissions in the transport sector.

Government demands more notice of coal power plant closure under proposed rule change

Energy companies would be forced to give at least five years notice before closing a coal-fired power station under a proposed rule change being pushed by Energy Minister Angus Taylor. 

Woodside's controversial Scarborough LNG project gets final approval amid climate warnings

Woodside has ticked all the major regulatory boxes for its $16.5 billion Scarborough liquefied natural gas project, meaning work on Australia's biggest oil and gas project in a decade can kick into top gear.

Greens launch $6.1 billion electric vehicle policy in new election pitch

The Australian Greens have launched a $6.1 billion plan to invest in Australia’s electric vehicle industry, supporting the re-emergence of vehicle manufacturing in Australia – as part of its bid to secure the balance of power in federal parliament.

Electric cars can put nation on road to decarbonisation: AEC

Bolstering the take-up of electric vehicles would deliver a big win in terms of decarbonising the economy, the Australian Energy Council says.

Coastal erosion has south coast residents fearing they are one bad storm away from beaches disappearing

In the 42 years Rosemary Deadman has lived on the shore of Surfside Beach, she's watched the sea devour about 12 metres of land. She says another 2 metres disappeared last weekend as surf pummelled the NSW coast.