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Albanese Spruiks Net Zero in Speech on Australia’s Economy
Net zero is a key driver of economic growth, Anthony Albanese has told the second annual forum on Australia’s Ecoonomic Outlook.
Regional MPs Warn Power Grid At Risk After Net Zero Authority Clears Lower House
The Authority will receive $1 billion of funding over the next decade.
Queensland Pledges $26 Billion on Renewables
The Liberal National Party has already promised to support funding in the state budget, before seeing the document.
Asda Named UK’s Most Expensive Supermarket for Fuel
British drivers are ’still getting a miserable deal every time they fill up,' said the RAC.
Americans to Pay 8 Percent More in Cooling Costs This Summer: Report
Cooling costs were found to have risen by almost 30 percent since 2020.
Uber Introduces ‘CO2 Emission Savings’ Tracker for Passengers
The ride hailing service is aiming to eliminate all ’tailpipe emissions’ by 2040.
‘Green Loans’ Scheme Rolled Out to Stem Household Emissions: Government
Cheap green loans will be offered by Plenti to Australian homeowners to retrofit their properties to meet new emissions guidelines.
As Climate Lawsuits Increase Against Oil and Gas, So Could Energy Costs
States are not just suing oil and gas companies; they are also lodging climate-related lawsuits against food companies.
OPEC+ Extends Cuts in Oil Output to Resist Price Decline
President Biden has been draining the strategic reserves, a move criticized by political opponents who claim it is solely for ‘political purposes.’
Business Group Says Climate Trigger May Complicate Renewable Projects Approval
Senator Hanson-Young said that the Greens will push through with the climate trigger bill to end the era of dirty coal and gas.
Vermont Becomes First State to Require Oil Companies Pay for Climate Damages
Vermont Gov. Phil Scott said that he allowed the Climate Superfund Act to become law without his signature.
Buttigieg Addresses Question of Slow Progress on Electric Charging Stations
‘This push for net zero is only working to the detriment of the Biden administration,’ Gabriella Hoffman said.
Democrats Demand DOJ Probe Into Oil Industry Price-Fixing Allegations
Nearly two dozen Democratic senators, led by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, say industry collusion led to higher fuel prices.
Edinburgh to Outlaw Airport, Cruise Ship, and Car Ads in Net Zero Push
Scottish Greens hope that a ban on promoting ‘high carbon products’ will prompt behavioural change from consumers.
NSW Government Spends Millions on 671 New EV Car Chargers
The New South Wales government will spend $4.1 million, along with $8 million in private investment, on new electric vehicle charging stations.
EU, Australia Move to Secure Critical Minerals Supply Chain for Net Zero Ambitions
The MoU will focus on the integration of sustainable raw materials value chains and cooperation on research and innovation along the raw materials value chains.
New Biden Initiative Aims to ‘Bolster America’s Power Grid’
21 states are taking part in the initiative to modernize the grid and accommodate the growing demand for renewable fuel.
Australian Retirement Funds Have Doubled Investment in Traditional Energy Companies
Despite the push towards net zero, superannuation funds are still betting big on oil, coal, and gas interests.
