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Researchers say they have made a breakthrough with cheap, safe, powdered hydrogen.
Algae tapped for new fuel
Scientists are working on ways to produce biodiesel, aquaculture and livestock food from fast-growing microalgae.
EV highway heads west
Queensland is extending its electric vehicle charging network into remote areas.
Ex-MPs face new charges
Former New South Wales Labor ministers Eddie Obeid, Joe Tripodi and Tony Kelly are facing criminal charges.
Light shone on dark report
An official report shows Australia’s land and wildlife are being gradually destroyed.
Drone gardening tested
Seed-shooting drones are being used to restore native vegetation on degraded land.
Green savings tallied
New stats show building wind and solar saved $81 billion in fossil fuel costs in 2021.
Report reveals friendly posts
A new report shows one in five federal government board positions are filled by political appointees.
Big names look to skills summit
The Prime Minister has announced a national jobs and skills summit to be held in September.
Coal mine fined for cracks
A coal mine has been fined for “unacceptable” damage to world-renowned NSW rock formations.
Coal pressure alleged
An environmental lawyer says the Queensland government was “bullied” over alleged illegal mining in the state's south.
Green price slide slows
Officials have confirmed that renewables remain the cheapest source of electricity, but cost reductions are stalling.
NSW union block fails
The NSW Government has lost a bid to suspend future industrial action by unions.
Silicosis cost forecast
Experts predict over 10,000 Australian workers will develop lung cancer from silica exposure.
Battery backed for NSW grid
ARENA has today announced $6.6 million in funding for a battery to strengthen NSW’s grid.
EV viability reviewed
Experts say electric vehicles may be feasible for 99 per cent of rural Australia.
Fossil fuel re-think urged
Environmentalists want the Federal Government to reconsider 19 major coal and gas proposals.
Gas prices spook firms
Some Australian fossil fuel megaprojects are at risk from soaring global gas prices.
Treasury returns to green stats
Australia’s Treasury will soon restart modelling of the economic impacts of climate change.
Big backing for CCS box
A local carbon capture and storage company has received some serious backing to rollout its technology.
Hydrogen links enhanced
CSIRO is bringing together Australia’s budding hydrogen industry with a new knowledge hub.