Coal demand set to plunge as the world goes electric
Increasing global use of electricity is set to be a major focus at the COP31 summit in Turkey, but a report finds progress is falling short.
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Iran says Hormuz won’t reopen until conditions are met
Iran's oil minister has resigned for "personal reasons", the country says, as the diplomatic standoff with the US over the Strait of Hormuz continues.
Russian targets Kyiv bridges in new disruption tactic
Russian has targeted three bridges over the Dnipro River in Kyiv, causing traffic chaos in what appears to be a new way to torment the Ukrainian capital.
Australian tech giant taps into community solar farm
One of Australia's largest technology companies has signed a decade-long deal with a community-owned solar farm to help power a landmark building.
Electric charge: petrol giant plugs $225m into EV deal
Australians are buying electric cars in record numbers and one fuel retailer has announced a deal to expand its coverage.
Power provider defends costings after smelter’s bailout
A multimillion-dollar rescue package has secured the immediate future of one of Australia's biggest aluminium smelters after years of uncertainty.
Energy policy gaps leave households with higher bills
The size of your energy bill could depend on where you live as Australian states and territories take different approaches to electrification and efficiency.
Russia hits energy targets in prelude to winter assault
Russia is pressing on with its deadly barrage of Kyiv and surrounding areas while targeting Ukraine's power grid before another winter assault.
Iran receives US reply as Washington pulls out of Iraq
Iran has indicated it's received an official US response to Tehran's latest proposal to end the war, while its allies celebrate America's withdrawal from Iraq.
Iran awaits US move after report Trump rejected plan
Donald Trump is reportedly sceptical about Iran's peace moves and has spurned an offer from Tehran that would end fighting and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Allies support Saudi Arabia as Houthis step up attacks
Saudia Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan are meeting under a joint defence pact to discuss how to defend the Saudis against attacks from the Iran-aligned Houthis.
Hope raised after US, Iran hold first talks in months
US and Iranian officials have spoken shortly after Donald Trump threatened he may "annihilate" the Islamic Republic if a deal isn't reached soon to end the war.
Five dead in Russian attacks across Ukrainian regions
At least five people have been killed in Russian attacks on Ukraine, including three-year-old child who died during a sustained attack on a village.
Fuel ‘shield’ would spare drivers worst of price shocks
The fuel excise could be halved whenever global oil prices exceed $US100 a barrel under a coalition policy aimed at reducing cost-of-living pressures.
Data centres power up debate on environmental red tape
Concerns about how to power data centres are at the fore as the clock ticks for hold-out jurisdictions to agree to take on environmental assessments.
Yemenis take to boats to flee as Mideast war spreads
Refugees have fled across the Red Sea as the spread of the Middle East war to Yemen and Saudi Arabia threatens to worsen the world's energy supply shortage.
Children among injures in Russian barrage on Ukraine
Drones and missiles have again bombarded Kyiv and Ukraine has targeted another Russian oil refinery amid stalled efforts to end the years-long war.
Saudis pound Yemen as Houthis solidify gains
Saudia Arabia has hit Yemen hard while accusing the Houthis of targeting Islam's holiest city, as the rebels secure their advances in the widening Mideast war.
Electric check-out: Coles opens greener grocery store
It is not just the bags that are green: a Melbourne supermarket will use renewable energy and customised technology to reduce its environmental footprint.
‘Stuck’: enough energy projects planned, too few built
Australia could miss its 2030 climate targets unless more renewable energy projects move from the planning phase into construction.
Health hazard: doctors say it’s time to run out of gas
Australia should stop approving new gas projects and phase out use of the fossil fuel to protect public health as well as the environment, a report says.
Multimillion-dollar boost to create ‘climate unicorns’
Artificial intelligence firms might be dominating headlines but a $30 million program aims to put renewable energy start-ups in the funding spotlight.
Middle East war increasing demand for Australian coal
In the aftermath of the war in the Middle East, coal from Australia seems a safer bet than gas from other sources, a major producer of the fossil fuel says.
Slashing fossil fuels is ‘life and death’ for Pacific
New gas and coal developments should not go ahead if the world is to stop climate change forcing Pacific islanders out of their homes.
‘No value’: smelter blast furnace snuffed out for good
Hundreds of workers will lose their jobs at a major Australian steelworks after a decision to pull the plug on a blast furnace built in the 1960s.
Electric switch could save households $5000 a year
More than 30 organisations will urge the federal government to do more in backing electric appliances, equipment and vehicles to cut costs and emissions.
No coal power, no new petrol cars by 2035 for net zero
Australia needs to phase out coal, gas and oil faster than planned to meet its climate commitments, a report says, with changes in energy, transport and mining.
New Houthi attack on Saudi as Gulf-Iran meeting ditched
Yemen's Houthis have launched fresh strikes on Saudi Arabia and Arab states have called off a meeting with Iran as the widening war pressures oil supplies.
Electric car surge strains Australia’s charging network
Motorists are adopting electric vehicles in record numbers but the nation's public charging is struggling to keep pace with demand.
Gas export project to stop dipping into domestic market
A major gas exporter says it will stop contracting third-party gas for overseas shipments, amid calls for an enforced domestic reservation.
Renovation nation: Aussies plan $85b in energy upgrades
Spending on home energy upgrades such as insulation and solar panels is on the rise but renters and younger households may be left behind.