Peter Malinauskas says the nuclear debate has been hindered by “unpragmatic ideology” as he warned adopting nuclear power would be a “burden” on consumers. As the federal opposition ramps up plans to release details of the nuclear energy plan it intends to put to voters at the next election, theContinue Reading
Australia must urgently reduce its reliance on coal and gas exports to meet its ambitious target to reach net zero emissions by 2050, an ex-Labor climate minister has warned. Net Zero Economy Authority outgoing chair Greg Combet said serious action was needed to cut greenhouse gas emissions to curb theContinue Reading
Drivers planning to purchase popular family car models including the Toyota Kluger and the Mazda CX-60 could be forced to fork out thousands more in taxes under changes announced to encourage motorists to take up more fuel efficient vehicles. While most cars are not currently subject to the Luxury CarContinue Reading
The federal Nationals leader says he’s sticking by the party’s commitment to net zero emissions by 2050, despite an internal push to scrap the policy. David Littleproud, speaking after addressing the Nationals annual conference in Canberra, told reporters their last party room “proudly” supported net zero. “We‘ll have a differentContinue Reading
A Canadian energy minister says nuclear power is the North American nation’s “only pathway to net zero”, and has told Australia to consider going down the same road. Ontario Energy Minister Todd Smith joined 2GB’s Ben Fordham on Thursday morning to discuss the topic, particularly the largest Canadian province’s proposedContinue Reading
Australia’s economy could stand to lose hundreds of billions of dollars if it does not successfully navigate a transition to clean energy in the coming decades. New research from NAB and Deloitte Access Economics has revealed what Australia stands to gain or lose as the world hurtles toward decarbonisation andContinue Reading
A Sydney office building has taken work perks to a new level, rolling out a fleet of Teslas that can be borrowed or rented by staff. Last week, tech transport start-up Outbound launched the “Electric Car Club” — a group of communal Teslas in the Salesforce Tower at Barangaroo, whichContinue Reading
Tony Fontes, a Californian dive enthusiast, visited Queensland to dive the Great Barrier Reef in 1979 and never left. Now a multi-decade tour operator based in Airlie Beach, Mr Fontes shares international fears that after six mass coral bleaching events between 1998 and 2022, his generation will be the lastContinue Reading
Virgin Australia revealed it is going to be making some big changes to its business class and economy cabins across it’s Boeing 737s fleet in a $110 million move. The airline made the announcement after welcoming its first Boeing 737-8 aircraft at its Brisbane Hangar on Saturday. Fresh from theContinue Reading
Australia’s 15 largest superannuation funds have more than $25 billion invested in companies that are expanding their coal, oil and gas production and the organisations have been criticised for setting up young Aussies for a worse climate future. Nearly a fifth of this amount – $4.66 billion – is investedContinue Reading