
Away from COP30 and treaties, pragmatism sparks clean energy boom in the global south
Unshackled from legacy fossil fuel interests, the world’s clean energy future is being forged in the bustling cities of the global south.
ABC NewsThe future of energy policy just got a reboot! Trump's Energy Department is reshuffling, reportedly ditching renewables for a laser focus on fusion. This bold move, cutting congressionally authorized offices, is set to spark legal challenges. Strategic pivot or risky bet?
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https://techcrunch.com/2025/11/21/trump-energy-department-drops-renewables-promotes-fusion-in-office-reshuffle/

Trump Energy department drops renewables, promotes fusion in office reshuffle | TechCrunch
The revamped organizational structure cut at least one office authorized by Congress, which could spur legal challenges.
TechCrunch
Australia's race to rewire the country amid a global transmission boom is not unique
Countries across the globe are racing to rewire their electricity systems for a decarbonised future. In Australia, delays are mounting, along with doubts about whether it can meet goals on schedule.
ABC NewsAt Twiggy Forrest's wind farm, 'growing pains' of the renewable transition are laid bare
By Nathan Morris
At a wind farm in central Queensland, the billionaire backer and the local boilermaker offer a glimpse into how the energy transition is reshaping regional communities.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11-15/andrew-twiggy-forrest-backing-renewable-energy-in-queensland/105957172
#RenewableEnergy #RegionalCommunities #WindEnergy #EnergyIndustry #HydrogenFuel #MiningandMetalsIndustry #IronOre #EnergyPolicy #Coal #NathanMorris

Andrew Forrest is betting on renewable energy in Queensland's coal heartland
At a wind farm in central Queensland, the billionaire backer and the local boilermaker offer a glimpse into how the energy transition is reshaping regional communities.
ABC News
US President Caught Napping By US Solar Industry
The US solar industry has been battling for survival this year, but signs of persistence and recovery are already brewing.
CleanTechnica
US President Caught Napping By US Solar Industry
The US solar industry has been battling for survival this year, but signs of persistence and recovery are already brewing.
CleanTechnicaDoubts Liberal coal and gas push can cut prices — or emissions
By Jake Evans
Energy experts have cast doubt over the Liberal Party's central claim that it can bring down power prices by backing coal and gas, while questioning how the party plans to actually reduce emissions.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11-14/liberal-coal-gas-price-emission-doubts/106006866
#EnergyPolicy #FederalGovernment #GovernmentandPolitics #FederalParliament #RenewableEnergy #ClimateChange #EnergyIndustry #JakeEvans

Liberal plan to put public money into coal and gas may do little to help prices or emissions
Energy experts have cast doubt over the Liberal Party's central claim that it can bring down power prices by backing coal and gas, while questioning how the party plans to actually reduce emissions.
ABC NewsLiberals deliver slap in the face to voters by dumping net zero
By Michelle Grattan
The Liberal conservatives' success in forcing their party to dump its commitment to the net zero emissions reduction target has been a triumph of ideology over pragmatism.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11-14/liberals-net-zero-whitlam-andrew-hirst/106007366
#LiberalPartyofAustralia #EnergyPolicy #ClimateChange #FederalGovernment #MichelleGrattan

Liberals deliver slap in the face to voters by dumping net zero
The Liberal conservatives' success in forcing their party to dump its commitment to the net zero emissions reduction target has been a triumph of ideology over pragmatism.
ABC NewsLey's net zero decision may bring her extra time as leader, but at what cost?
By Courtney Gould
Ley's decision may have brought her extra time as leader. The question will be at what cost.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11-13/sussan-ley-liberals-net-zero-albanese-politics/105978388
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Ley's net zero decision may bring her extra time as leader, but at what cost?
Ley's decision may have brought her extra time as leader. The question will be at what cost.
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