Fossil fuel hydrogen plan ‘risky’ as green comes out on top on emissions and cost

Hydrogen has become central to the Australian government’s net zero plan, but hydrogen made from fossil fuels is more expensive, will release more greenhouse gas emissions, and comes with a greater risk of creating stranded assets, according to new research from ANU. 

The Coalition is yet again struggling to get its story straight, with ex-Nationals leader Michael McCormack contradicting Barnaby Joyce’s claim the Nationals did not sign off on the final communique of the Glasgow climate summit.

A new network will bring together First Nations groups, unions, industry bodies, and academics to build renewable energy projects in Indigenous communities and end energy poverty. 

Green hydrogen beats blue on emissions and financial cost, Australian study finds

Hydrogen produced by fossil fuels is more expensive, will release more greenhouse gas emissions and comes with a greater risk of creating stranded assets, according to new research from the Australian National University.

Michael McCormack contradicts Barnaby Joyce on Nationals signing Cop26 pact

Former deputy prime minister Michael McCormack said any agreement the Australian government signs also covers the National party, and left open the option of the Morrison government proposing a higher emissions reduction target for 2035.

First Nations clean energy network set up to deliver cheap and reliable power to Indigenous communities

First Nations groups, unions, industry bodies and academics have launched a new network to build renewable energy projects in Indigenous communities, providing reliable power and ending energy insecurity. 

Two years after Black Summer, an environmental disaster looms

Much of the East Gippsland bush looks as you might expect: striking green regrowth sprouting from charred trees. But while eucalyptus forests may recover quickly from fires, there are signs previously thriving tracts of ancient rainforest may never return.

Cherry Tree State Forest protesters arrested at NSW Forestry site

Three women and a man have been charged over their protest in the Cherry Tree State Forest west of Casino. They set up camp to show their opposition to a rule change that allowed NSW Forestry Corporation to log two new zones in the forest, which has been described as a refuge for animals affected by bushfires.

New Delhi suspends coal-fired plants and closes schools indefinitely amid ongoing air pollution

India has temporarily shut down five coal-fired power plants around the capital New Delhi as part of its drive to combat air pollution, according to an order from the Federal Environment Ministry Panel on Air Pollution.