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One million electric cars on Aussie roads by 2027

Australian corporate giants have joined forces in an ambitious push to have one million electric cars on the road by 2027 and are calling for major changes to Australia's electric vehicle policies, including a fuel efficiency standard. Meanwhile, the European Union has struck a deal on a law to...

World close to ‘irreversible’ climate breakdown, warn major studies

Key UN reports published in the last two days warn urgent and collective action is needed. The climate crisis has reached a "really bleak moment" one of the world's leading climate scientists has said. Meanwhile, profits at the world’s biggest oil companies have soared to nearly £150bn so far this...

Act now on gas prices or businesses will fold, PM warned

Anthony Albanese warned factories would close unless a new price cap is slapped on gas producers "in the next few weeks" as energy ministers prepare to discuss a significant intervention into the electricity sector to provide relief for households. The government has asked ACCC to review the code...

Budget verdict: Small change to tackle the climate and energy crisis

Following last night's budget, Greenpeace Gas Campaigner, Richard George is calling for an end to the billions of dollars given in fossil fuel subsidies and a windfall tax on gas profits that could be invested into “turbo-charging” the shift towards renewables.

Gas windfall profits tax could raise upwards of $20 billion

Following allegations of "defeat devices" installed in its diesel vehicles, Toyota has said it "stands by its reporting, monitoring and evaluation standards in relation to the emissions for all its vehicles".

Rich countries must urgently help poor natioins hit by climate crisis

Twenty countries facing the worst impact of global heating submitted proposals for loss and damage payments, reported The Guardian this morning. Loss and damage refer to the most disastrous impacts of climate breakdown, such as hurricanes or severe floods like those that recently hit Pakistan.Up to...

New $90m plan to get Australia to net zero

Today the CSIRO will launch its new $90 million Towards Net Zero mission, which will aim to decarbonising some of Australia’s most heavily emitting industries: agriculture, aviation and steelmaking.One of Australia's biggest energy companies has warned that retail electricity prices may increase by...

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