Woodside’s final Browse plans reveal dangerous extent of the toxic project

Woodside’s final federal environmental submission for its toxic Browse gas project reveals it will produce approximately 1.6 billion tonnes of climate pollution over its lifetime, and will directly threaten the habitat of critically endangered turtle species.

Accelerating the shift to EVs would save 24,000 lives by 2042 through reduced air pollution and deliver $148 billion in net benefits, according to new research published in Science Direct.

And AGL, Australia’s biggest climate polluter, must show it has learnt its lesson ahead of its looming strategic review as the reported appointment of a former gambling executive with no renewable energy experience spurred shareholders to stage a revolt against the nomination.

Woodside backs away from emissions reduction at $30 billion Browse project

Woodside’s final federal environmental submission for its $30 billion Browse gas project has failed to include a commitment to bury up to 107 million tonnes of CO2. 

A rapid shift to electric vehicles can save 24,000 lives and leave us $148 billion better off

Reducing air pollution from road transport will save thousands of lives and improve the health of millions of Australians, with accelerating the current slow transition to EVs one of the quickest ways to do this.

A revolt by AGL investors has forced Paula Dwyer to withdraw her nomination for chair

AGL is being forced to learn its lesson after shareholders staged a revolt against the appointment of its next chair, former gambling exec Paula Dwyer, and she abandoned the role.

Nearly 30% of Australia’s emissions come from industry. Tougher rules for big polluters is a no-brainer

We can expect industry to continue lobbying for a weak safeguard mechanism and carbon credit rules. But if the Labor government is genuine about wanting to reduce Australia’s emissions, our biggest polluters cannot be allowed to carry on emitting as usual.

Former Latrobe Valley Transition Authority CEO Karen Cain visits the Hunter to discuss lessons from the Victoria's clean energy transition

The foundation CEO of Victoria's Latrobe Valley Transition Authority says strong partnerships between government, industry, and business were essential to advancing the clean energy transition.