National affairs
6 June 2024
Opponents of renewable energy are combining Nimbyism and ideology to oppose projects that would significantly benefit rural communities
National affairs
22 December 2023
The cost of renewable energy is falling so steeply that even the toughest fossil fuel lobbies will eventually buckle
Correspondents
1 December 2023
UAE deal-maker Ahmed Al Jaber has kicked off this year’s climate talks with a historic coup
National affairs
6 October 2023
The International Energy Agency brings news, good and bad, on climate
Books & arts
4 July 2023
Underlying Russia’s invasion of Ukraine are existential fears of democracy, diversity, sustainability and the decline of patriarchy
National affairs
20 April 2023
Labor’s electric vehicle strategy won’t quickly reverse Australia’s laggard status. But the news isn’t all bad
National affairs
9 March 2023
Despite Russia’s war in Ukraine, and despite China’s investment in coal, the signs are encouraging
International
8 February 2023
A new generation of sailing vessels is highlighting the challenge of reducing shipping emissions
Essays & reportage
8 December 2022
Labor’s decision to drop the prosecution of Bernard Collaery leaves key questions unresolved
Correspondents
22 November 2022
Nearly forty hours behind schedule, a final climate compromise was reached in Sharm el-Sheikh. But important action was going on elsewhere too
Books & arts
25 January 2022
Elon Musk has cast a spell across global business and investment. Someone needed to
Correspondents
15 November 2021
Is it finally the end of the line for fossil fuels? Our correspondent’s Glasgow COP26 wrap-up
Correspondents
4 November 2021
With the national leaders departing, the climate talks are commencing in earnest. And the optimists see grounds for hope
Essays & reportage
29 October 2021
Tech billionaire Mike Cannon-Brookes is using his wealth to shake up Australian business and politics
Correspondents
27 October 2021
What exactly is up for negotiation at next week’s COP26 conference?
National affairs
20 October 2021
The Nationals say they’re worried about jobs — but we know from experience how to handle the move away from fossil fuel–based employment
National affairs
20 October 2021
As Australia continues to dodge, the International Energy Agency issues a blueprint for action
National affairs
6 October 2021
Has the NSW environment minister changed the new premier’s mind about climate?
National affairs
26 August 2021
The road to reduced emissions is clear
National affairs
23 July 2021
On climate, Barnaby Joyce is a speed bump about to be run over by a monster truck
National affairs
6 April 2021
The former chief scientist shows the Coalition how it can shift on climate
Essays & reportage
27 March 2021
It’s been a long road for hydrogen, but its time might finally have arrived
National affairs
3 March 2021
Ever the optimist, Ross Garnaut has a plan for Australia’s economic future
National affairs
22 February 2021
Power failures in the United States highlight system problems half a world away
International
19 February 2021
Shifting alliances have created an opportunity for the East Timorese government to map out a long-term strategy
National affairs
27 November 2020
Has the NSW Coalition provided a winning formula for Anthony Albanese and his colleagues?
National affairs
16 November 2020
And that creates an opportunity for Labor
National affairs
19 October 2020
Ultra-low interest rates have fundamentally changed the arithmetic of renewable energy
National affairs
13 October 2020
Has BlackRock upped the ante for investor action on climate change?
National affairs
6 October 2020
Australia’s coal enthusiasts pinned their hopes on Chinese purchases that are looking increasingly unlikely