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QLD Energy Roadmap reveals Longer Commitment to Coal and Gas

Queensland’s coal-fired power stations will operate for at least a decade longer than originally planned, as revealed in the Crisafulli Government’s long-awaited energy roadmap. On Friday, Queensland Treasurer and Energy Minister, David Janetzki, said the plan would see some state-owned coal assets run until at least 2046. Conservationists and energy analysts have criticised the government’s …

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Climate Action Crucial for Economic Growth: Productivity Commission Report

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A new Productivity Commission report says tackling climate change is now crucial to Australia’s long-term economic prosperity. The report warns climate damage is already hindering productivity, with repeated floods, marine heatwaves and extreme weather affecting farming, tourism and small businesses. With renewables now supplying 43% of Australia’s electricity, speeding up the shift to clean energy …

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Macquarie Bank Backtracks On Sustainable Energy Investment

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Macquarie Bank remains under fire from their members and shareholders, calling for greater transparency around the bank’s financing of coal and gas. With concerns about the climate risks posed by unsustainable energy sources, shareholders are calling on the company to outline how its funding for fossil fuels is aligned with its net zero commitments In …

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