Nationals demand coal in exchange for net-zero

The National Party, behaving more like a lobby group than a party of government,  has set its terms for a net-zero target - no stronger 2030 emissions reduction target and for coal to continue into the 2050s. Any net-zero target set with these conditions would have exactly zero effect in tackling climate change.

Man of the moment Twiggy Forrest has reprimanded Barnaby Joyce while spruiking his green hydrogen business, while a new poll of Central Queenslanders finds the majority see the clean energy transition as an opportunity for jobs, jobs, jobs.

And as the climate wars drag on, oil and gas behemoth Shell is eyeing off Australian energy businesses, including troubled coal burning clunker AGL.

Mining mogul’s Andrew ‘Twiggy Forrest’s message to Joyce ‘who won’t be held hostage’
Mining tycoon Andrew “Twiggy” Forrest has urged Barnaby Joyce to back a net zero emissions target and protect the future of all Aussies.

Nationals not convinced of climate plan
The Nationals are adamant the coal industry must be allowed to continue well into the 2050s.

Business frustration over government’s climate inaction grows
Business leaders say Australia is being left behind the rest of the developed world due to the federal government’s failure to commit to serious climate change action and want a national net zero emissions target to urgently be set.

Patrick Gorman: Why we must end the climate wars
Done properly, climate action is a huge boost for WA agriculture, new energy and mining industries, wites Patrick Gorman.

New polls show majority of CQ residents want green energy
The majority of Central Queenslanders are in favour of new, clean industries and hitting similar climate targets to Britain and America, new polling shows.

Shell has sights on Australian power market as green shift accelerates
European oil and gas giant Shell is mapping out its next moves to expand its Australian power business.