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Blackouts aren't predicted to occur in the renewable energy transition
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Experts are hopeful blackouts won’t occur in renewable energy transition

Blackouts aren’t predicted to occur in the renewable energy transition, with a new report downgrading forecasts of “reliability gaps”.

The Government has introduced its "Future Made in Australia" legislation.
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The Government has tabled its “Future Made in Australia” bill in Parliament

Labor has brought its “Future Made in Australia” bill to parliament, a plan to turn the country into a “renewable energy superpower”.

The Government wants to become a "renewable energy superpower" in a plan known as the 'Future Made in Australia'.
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WTF is the Government’s ‘Future Made in Australia’ plan?

The Government wants to become a “renewable energy superpower” in a plan known as the ‘Future Made in Australia’.

Car emissions is the focus of the Government's new scheme
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The Government wants to reduce car emissions: here’s how.

The Federal Government would encourage car companies to sell more low-emissions vehicles under a fuel efficiency standard.

COP28 Dubai
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Here’s everything you need to know about COP28

Talks at the COP28 in Dubai have wrapped up with an historic pledge for countries transition away from fossil fuels.

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Federal Court sides with Plibersek on coal mine decision

The Federal Court has dismissed a case against Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek over the climate impact of coal mines.

California oil lawsuit
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California opens lawsuit against oil companies

California has commenced a lawsuit against some of the world’s biggest oil companies, alleging they hindered climate action in the state.

australia's biggest coal-fired power station
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Australia’s biggest coal-fired power station will stay open. Why?

The NSW Government has announced it will work to keep Australia’s largest coal-fired power station open longer.

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Ecuadorians have voted to end oil drilling in a protected area of the Amazon Rainforest

Yasuní National Park is one of the most biodiverse regions in the world. It’s also home to a number of Indigenous communities.

A new study has found there is more plastic waste in the world than ever before
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A new study has found there is more plastic waste in the world than ever before

New study reports alarming increase of plastic waste worldwide, with 139 million metric tonnes of single-use plastic in 2021. Report names the worst offenders and recommends solutions.

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