Ethical Investing
Current tech could slash emissions by 2030
19 October
Australians could slash carbon emissions by almost double the federal government’s current 2030 target by using six clean energy technologies. Using more wind turbines, solar panels, electric cars with chargers, heat pumps, batteries for energy...[Read More]
Australia focusing on renewables in Japan
12 October
Trade Minister Don Farrell wants Japan to look beyond Australian coal and gas to meet its energy needs. Senator Farrell is using a trip to Tokyo to talk up Australia’s renewable energy plan and encourage investment in clean technologies. “We...[Read More]
Carbon credits key to Aust emissions cuts
12 October
Proposed laws to reward Australia’s biggest industrial greenhouse gas emitters for reducing pollution have been released by the federal government. Energy Minister Chris Bowen used a business summit to begin three weeks of consultation on giving...[Read More]
‘Next-generation’ nuclear power a furphy
5 October
Small-scale nuclear power for Australia’s remote mining sites and communities has been dismissed as toxic and too expensive. Research released on Wednesday by the Australian Conservation Foundation found the nuclear option would increase power...[Read More]
UN urges higher tax for Aust fuel giants
21 September
The head of the United Nations has called for Australia and other major economies to tax the super profits of fossil fuel companies to help people make ends meet and be protected from climate change. “I am calling on all developed economies to tax...[Read More]
Big Battery ‘more useful than big banana’
21 September
Australia can’t become fully powered by renewable energy without storage to support wind and solar, industry warns. South Australia’s Hornsdale Power Reserve was the world’s first Big Battery, since overtaken by a larger plant in Victoria near...[Read More]
Minerals sector to drive clean energy: PM
7 September
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is pledging to work collaboratively with the minerals industry as Australia transitions to a clean energy future. Citing the lessons of last week’s jobs and skills summit where unions, businesses and government...[Read More]
Power pole points to charge electric cars
7 September
Electric car drivers without garages will be able to plug into power poles on NSW streets under a trial. The federal Australian Renewable Energy Agency on Tuesday 30 August announced $871,000 for an Australian-first roll out of 50 points. Agency CEO...[Read More]
Aussies want green transport options, fast
31 August
Australians overwhelmingly want governments to splash cash on a fast transition to green transport options that will save them money and fight climate change, a national survey shows. A YouGov poll of 2160 Australians, commissioned by the Climate...[Read More]
Green hydrogen opportunities for Aust, UK
31 August
The UK international trade secretary has flagged further co-operation with Australian businesses as the two nations work to increase the flow of green hydrogen. Anne-Marie Trevelyan is in Australia on a four-day visit where she’ll meet with the...[Read More]
Ethical Investing: Types, Pros and Cons
28 July
Ethical investing has been gaining prominence over the last few decades. Find out what makes it an attractive investment strategy in this post. Ethical Investing: Types, Pros and Cons The investment technique known as ethical investing prioritises...[Read More]
David Attenborough and Greta Thunberg’s plea for the planet [VIDEO]
8 April
‘We’ve stolen our children’s future,’ says Jane Goodall, ‘and we’re still stealing it.’ From disappearing species to plastic pollution and our disastrously weak attempts to recycle it, here’s...[Read More]
Greta Thunberg and George Monbiot make short film on the climate crisis [VIDEO]
4 March
Environmental activists Greta Thunberg and George Monbiot have helped produce a short film highlighting the need to protect, restore and use nature to tackle the climate crisis. Living ecosystems like forests, mangroves, swamps and seabeds...[Read More]