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Yes, it’s difficult for governments to pick green industry winners – but it’s essential Australia tries

The Conversation Australia: Picking winners is hard. That doesn’t mean green industrial policies will fail.

China is building almost twice as much wind and solar capacity as every other country combined (AFP)
AnalysisElectricityIn-DepthInfrastructureNewsSolarTransmissionWind

China’s solar sector blazes trail in commitment to renewables

China is building almost twice as much wind and solar capacity as every other country combined, with targets six years ahead of schedule

AnalysisCritical MineralsIndigenousOpinionPolitics

Is Canada’s critical-minerals strategy a green shift or greenwashing?

Policy Options: Indigenous and remote communities will bear the long-lasting ecological, social and cultural impacts of mining. This cannot be ignored.

AnalysisClimateEmissionsEmissions MarketsPoliticsReports

Researchers analysed 1,500 climate policies to find what works. These are the lessons for Australia

German researchers analysed 1,500 climate policies implemented around the world over the past two decades, and found only a small fraction were effective.

Desert oases, protected by the community for centuries, collect water critical for herders' livestock-based economy of camels, cattle and goats (AFP)
AnalysisBiodiversityClimateElectricityEnvironmentIn-DepthWind

India’s green energy wind drive hits desert herders hard

Wind turbines in India's Thar desert supply critical green energy, but those living in their shadows say it comes at their expense

AnalysisClimateElectionsEmissionsIn-DepthPolitics

What 2024’s Historic Elections Could Mean for the Climate

Global leaders will play a critical role in addressing climate change, the energy transition and ensuring a livable future for everyone.

AnalysisCritical MineralsEnvironmentLabourOpinion

Critical minerals investment must avoid the mistakes of the past in African mining

Opinion: It is important for mining companies and foreign governments to be cognizant of the historical context that surrounds the African mining industry.

FILE - Democratic vice presidential nominee Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz speaks at a campaign rally, Aug. 17, 2024, at The Astro in La Vista, Neb. (AP Photo/Bonnie Ryan, File)
AnalysisClimateElectionsEnvironmentIn-DepthNewsPolitics

In boosting clean energy in Minnesota, Walz lays foundation for climate influence if Harris wins

Governor Tim Walz, of Minnesota, has signed new legislation to speed things up with regards to clean energy

AnalysisBuildingsEfficiencyElectricitySolarStorage

Solar above, batteries below: here’s how warehouses and shopping centres could produce 25% of Australia’s power

Imagine if Australian cities became major producers of clean energy, rather than relying on far-flung solar and wind farms.

AnalysisAutomotiveElectric Vehicles (EVs)Politics

How more EV chargers can drive zero-emission vehicle adoption in Canada

Achieving net-zero targets will require strategically building charging infrastructure at a pace that allows more Canadians to embrace zero-emission vehicles and that can...

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