Beginning of the end for fossil fuels? Panic sweeps global markets
Financial markets are finally catching up to the news: Fossil fuels are in decline in both transport and electricity, and the woes of VW and Glencore. Even the Bank of England has sounded a warning....
View ArticleBHP Billiton’s carbon bomb
In a world that increasingly shuns coal, BHP Billiton has amassed a 16 billion tonne stockpile that amounts to one of the world’s largest unexploded ‘carbon bombs’.
View ArticleThe fallout from SaskPower’s Boundary Dam CCS debacle
The crisis engulfing SaskPower's CCS plant has implications that will reach all the way from the Canadian province of Saskatchewan to the Paris climate conference.
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BHP under pressure to dump pro-coal lobby groups over climate policy
A shareholder resolution highlighting the chasm between BHP’s stated climate policy and the pro-coal advocacy of its mining industry lobby has pushed the company to commit to reconsidering its...
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What’s next for Minerals Council’s coal and climate policy?
The abrupt and unexpected departure of the Minerals Council of Australia’s CEO, Brendan Pearson, may well be a crucial tipping point in Australia’s debate over domestic energy policy. The post What’s...
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BHP sees 500MW solar and storage potential in disused mines
BHP has been told its legacy mines in north America could support more than 500MW of solar, wind and storage, turning liabilities into potential assets. The post BHP sees 500MW solar and storage...
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BHP may dump global group, but looks to forgive Australian coal lobby
BHP flags cutting ties with international coal lobby groups, but appears more forgiving of Minerals Council, other Australian organisations. The post BHP may dump global group, but looks to forgive...
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BHP gives World Coal Association the cold shoulder – but it’s no climate saint
BHP axes membership with global coal lobby group, citing “material difference” over its climate advocacy. But is this hypocrisy? The post BHP gives World Coal Association the cold shoulder – but it’s...
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EVs go underground, as BHP beats Tesla to the electric ute
BHP transforms a V8 4WD true blue Aussie ute to electric drive to work at it giant underground mine, and cops some flak from the nay-sayers. The post EVs go underground, as BHP beats Tesla to the...
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BHP sees early end for thermal coal, plugs in to electric future
BHP is preparing for the early end of thermal coal and huge opportunities in electric vehicles, renewable energy technologies, and a decarbonised future far different from the Coalition government. The...
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BHP says half of global vehicle sales could be electric by 2030
BHP market analyst suggests electric vehicles could grab a share of more than 50% in the global market for new car sales by 2030. The post BHP says half of global vehicle sales could be electric by...
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BHP energy tender could deliver “game changing” shift to renewables
BHP puts its Chile and Australian electricity contracts out to tender, and expects renewables to feature strongly in "game-changing" shift. The post BHP energy tender could deliver “game changing”...
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BHP casts doubt on renewables as it commits $US400m to cut emissions
BHP voices concerns about land use of renewables in establishing $US400m fund to reduce emissions across its entire value chain. The post BHP casts doubt on renewables as it commits $US400m to cut...
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BHP joins Morrison’s “Quiet Australians”, with support of dodgy carbon...
BHP reportedly endorses Morrison government use of Kyoto carry-over credits to effectively halve the ambition of its 2030 Paris climate task. The post BHP joins Morrison’s “Quiet Australians”, with...
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BHP asks for praise, as key institutions demand it quit coal lobby groups
BHP says shareholders should be praising its efforts, rather than demanding it quit pro-coal lobby groups. The post BHP asks for praise, as key institutions demand it quit coal lobby groups appeared...
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BHP energy tender could deliver “game changing” shift to renewables
BHP puts its Chile and Australian electricity contracts out to tender, and expects renewables to feature strongly in "game-changing" shift. The post BHP energy tender could deliver “game changing”...
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BHP casts doubt on renewables as it commits $US400m to cut emissions
BHP voices concerns about land use of renewables in establishing $US400m fund to reduce emissions across its entire value chain. The post BHP casts doubt on renewables as it commits $US400m to cut...
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BHP joins Morrison’s “Quiet Australians”, with support of dodgy carbon...
BHP reportedly endorses Morrison government use of Kyoto carry-over credits to effectively halve the ambition of its 2030 Paris climate task. The post BHP joins Morrison’s “Quiet Australians”, with...
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BHP asks for praise, as key institutions demand it quit coal lobby groups
BHP says shareholders should be praising its efforts, rather than demanding it quit pro-coal lobby groups. The post BHP asks for praise, as key institutions demand it quit coal lobby groups appeared...
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BHP backtracks on dodgy Kyoto accounting trick, puts fossil fuel lobby groups...
BHP reverses support for Australia's use of Kyoto surplus credits, issues new set of standards on climate advocacy that puts lobby groups on notice. The post BHP backtracks on dodgy Kyoto accounting...
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