Origin says toodeloo to Beetaloo as free pass to pollute must end

Origin has announced it is pulling out of new gas exploration, including selling its interest in the Beetaloo Basin project - a sign of the accelerating clean energy transition, but concrete steps are needed to shift away from fossil fuels in the short to medium term. 

The federal government’s review of the Safeguard Mechanism must draw a line in the stand under the free pass to pollute that fossil fuel companies currently enjoy as the submissions round closes today. 

And as the UN General Assembly’s high-level talks kick off and Foreign Minister Penny Wong touches down, Pacific activists are in New York calling for climate justice and for countries to vote yes to the Vanuatu-led bid for an International Court of Justice (ICJ) advisory opinion on the human rights impacts of climate change.

Origin exits Beetaloo for 'cleaner' energy

Origin Energy has offloaded its stake in the gas-rich Beetaloo Basin to focus on "cleaner" projects, including a big battery on the site of Australia's biggest coal-fired power station.

Carbon credit ‘trickery’ would put climate target at risk, experts warn

Poorly designed regulations to rein in Australia’s biggest polluters could blow the nation’s greenhouse emissions budget, as options for the government’s safeguard mechanism are debated ahead of its introduction next financial year.

From aid double standards to the climate emergency: What we’re watching at the UNGA

Vanuatu plans to table a resolution calling on the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to issue an “advisory opinion” – legal advice that can inform international law – clarifying state responsibility for acting on climate change.

Floods hit inland NSW, forcing rescues and evacuations with more rain on the way

Farmers in north-west NSW are preparing to be cut off after the Namoi River broke its banks, with more heavy rain likely to increase flooding risk later in the week.

AGL Energy appoints Patricia McKenzie as chair and Damien Nicks as interim CEO in corporate shake-up

AGL Energy’s largest shareholder, Mike Cannon-Brookes, has immediately voiced “reservations” about the appointment of Patricia McKenzie as its new chair after the power giant unveiled a board shake-up following months of corporate turmoil.

Moves as smooth as silk: scientists uncover Australian ant-slayer spider’s hunting secrets

The Australian ant-slayer spider captures prey twice its size with a mid-air cartwheel, the judicious use of sticky silk and a quick rappel down a tree, all in the blink of an eye.