Oil spill offshore WA as fossil fuels continue to devastate our climate and nature

An oil spill is taking place in the Montara oil field off the coast of WA, the same oil field that was the scene of Australia's largest offshore oil disaster in 2009. 

The national competition watchdog will investigate spiralling energy prices, including a forensic examination of dirty power companies accused of gaming the market by withdrawing electricity supply to trigger compensation payments amidst blackout warnings. 

Transporting food produces an estimated 3 billion tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions each year - around 6 per cent of the global total emissions, according to a new study that points to the need for consumers to choose local seasonal produce.

Oil spills into Timor Sea from troubled Montara field off WA coast

Oil has leaked from a cargo tank at the Montara oil field 200 kilometres off WA that in 2009 was the site of a disastrous 10-week spill.

Competition watchdog to investigate potential gaming of energy market

The investigation will examine potentially unlawful conduct including possible collusion between big power generators, which made bids to sell electricity into the market last week. 

Climate impact of food miles three times greater than previously believed, study finds

Researchers estimate that carbon emissions from transporting food are around 6 per cent of the global total, with fruit and vegetables the largest contributor.

Coalition’s $1 billion energy promise fails to power up

The former government unveiled a program in 2019 to support six hydropower schemes, five gas projects and one coal-fired power station upgrade. So far, none of the projects has been built and several have been abandoned.

EnergyAustralia takes $1.3 billion hit due to coal outages and soaring prices

The coal generator has warned of a significant loss of $1.3 billion resulting from outages at its coal plants and the soaring price of electricity caused by the rising cost of fossil fuels.