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Doctors Challenge Approval of Scarborough Gas Project Environmental Plan in Federal Court

Doctors for the Environment Australia (DEA) have won a Federal Court order enabling it to challenge the approval of the Scarborough Gas Project’s environmental plan (EP).  DEA will allege the approval of the EP didn’t comply with regulations or meet the necessary criteria, and shouldn’t have been approved by Australia’s offshore energy watchdog, NOPSEMA. The …

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The cost of gas: Is the Opposition’s energy plan sustainable?

On Thursday, Opposition Leader Peter Dutton announced a new energy policy, putting gas at the front and centre of it. Marketed as a so-called ‘transition fuel,’ Dutton supports gas as a pragmatic solution to Australia’s current energy needs. But experts warn this approach risks locking the country into decades of costly and polluting infrastructure.   …

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Aus government urged to do more as local councils lead the way to net zero: national report

Australian councils are taking climate action into their own hands, with a new report showing they are outpacing the federal government in setting ambitious targets.  Released today ahead of the Better Futures Forum, the 2024 Australian Local Government Climate Review reveals that although largely under-resourced, nearly 90% of surveyed councils aim for net-zero emissions by …

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Renewable projects in regional Aus could aid in reaching net zero

A top energy provider in New South Wales says connecting new renewable generation projects will not only help the country reach net zero targets, but also support regional communities. Essential Energy says it’s already generating 1-point-5 gigawatts of electricity through its network and has the potential to provide 8 gigawatts of renewable energy via existing …

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