Elizabeth Thurbon

Solar energy plant in rural Australia

The federal government has been challenged to provide $100 billion over the next ten years to boost the renewables sector. But will policymakers respond to the challenge?

volodymyr zelensky speaking via zoom at cop27 conference

This year’s climate talks have been overshadowed by rising international tensions, energy crises and war. But that doesn’t mean climate action is dead.

illustration of australia in the region

Fossil fuels are out and exporting green energy and green manufacturing techniques are in.

cyclist in front of cooling towers

China is changing, and it's time Australia's coal exporters faced up to this reality.

Albany wind farm

Many Asian nations are shunning fossil fuels, presenting a huge opportunity for Australia's renewables sector. And one massive project has stepped up to the plate.

Polluting factories with China flag

It remains to be seen whether China's climate promise is genuine. But it puts pressure on many other nations – not least Australia – to follow.

South Korea flag with renewable energy

With a bit of political vision, risk-taking and a national strategy led by government, Australia too can kickstart investment in the post-COVID recovery.

wind farm

The federal government is spending $94 million to buy cheap oil. Instead, Australia should use the money to manufacture our own energy.

solar farm

Sun Cable could provide Australia an alternative to the export business of coal and gas, and even reduce our export dependence on China.

TPP

The TPP can't go ahead in any form, so its time the Australian government lets it go, writes Elizabeth Thurbon.

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