Carbon Economy

My learned colleague, LVO, today argues that wind farms are environmentally destructive.

The poor economics of green hydrogen have led to widespread project cancellations across Australia and globally, including in China.

Why is everything to do with energy in Australia so stupid?

The great cooktop distraction is back.

The NSW government has been criticised for blocking Freedom of Information (FOI) requests for access to taxpayer-funded reports on the likely impact of closing down coal-fired power stations on electricity prices.

Anyone who thinks attaining Labor’s 82% Renewable Energy Target (RET) by 2030 is feasible or affordable is kidding themselves.

Last month, I reported that green groups had lambasted the mass rollout of wind turbines across regional Australia.

This month, the Albanese government unveiled its 2035 climate targets, which promise to reduce emissions by more than 62% and up to 70% below 2005 levels.

China accounted for nearly one-third (31.5%) of global carbon emissions in 2023.

Despite multiple setbacks, Andrew “Twiggy” Forrest, founder of Fortescue Metals Group, has remained one of the world’s most prominent champions of green hydrogen.

The climate change pantomime has taken an interesting new twist, with low-lying Pacific Nations lambasting Australia over its approval of Woodside’s North West Shelf gas project extension.

On Thursday, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese unveiled Labor’s long-awaited 2035 climate targets, which promise to reduce emissions by more than 62% and up to 70%.

On Monday, the federal government organisation the ‘Australian Climate Service’ published its latest National Risk Assessment detailing the potential impact of climate change on the nation.

On Monday, Shadow Home Affairs Minister Andrew Hastie threatened to quit the opposition front bench unless Coalition leader Sussan Ley abandons the party’s commitment to a net zero emissions target.

The federal government is widely tipped to announce its 2035 emissions reduction target next week, ahead of the upcoming United Nations General Assembly meeting in New York.

UN climate director Simon Stiell flew to Australia to blame us for the world’s climate troubles.

Andrew “Twiggy” Forrest, the founder of Fortescue Metals Group, remains one of the most vocal global supporters of green hydrogen, despite multiple setbacks.

By Stephen Saunders  Despite July’s highly aggressive return-visit from UNFCCC bovver-boy Simon Stiell, the Coalition seems unlikely to seriously challenge Labor’s net zero cult.  Albanese Labor enjoys a masochistic relationship with the pro-China United Nations. Following UN open-borders precepts, massive immigration induces 75-80% of our (unnecessary) population growth.

UN climate chief Simon Stiell jetted into Australia to blame us for the world’s climate woes.

China (31.5% share in 2023) and India (8.1% share in 2023) have driven the increase in global carbon emissions this century.

Dear Millie Muroi.

Wind generated power now comprises a substantial proportion of Australia’s electricity supply. As of September 2024, Australia had an installed wind capacity of approximately 13.3 GW. Wind power accounted for 13.4% (or 31.9 TWh) of Australia’s total electricity generation in 2024.

I reported on Thursday how an unexpected outage at Victoria’s second-largest coal-fired power station had heightened concerns that colder weather could strain the market and drive up wholesale electricity prices.