The Guardian Europe
Australia's Grid Hits 80% Renewables, Proving Sun and Wind Can Actually Do the Thing
Australia's grid briefly hit 80.4% renewables, because apparently the sun and wind don't care about your energy policy deadlines.
2026-09-22
The Guardian Europe
2026-08-04
The Guardian
Pocock Praises Falling House Prices as 'Good Thing' While Politicians Debate Gambling Ads and Solar Discounts
Senator David Pocock thinks falling house prices are a good thing, gambling ads should be opt-in, and Jetstar now charges for overhead bins - plus solar discounts expand, and Kevin Rudd takes a swipe at Pauline Hanson.
2026-06-14
The Guardian
Australia Talks Climate Seriously While Its Politicians Apparently Get Their News From a TikTok Truther Pipeline
Australia's climate minister pushes for global electrification while One Nation denies warming exists and News Corp papers tell him to quit. Just another Tuesday.
2026-06-09
The Guardian
Turkey's Climate Summit Host Suggests Electrifying Everything by 2035, Because Fossil Fuels Are So Last Century
Turkey's environment minister wants 35% of global energy to come from electricity by 2035, because apparently we need a deadline to stop burning stuff.
2026-05-26
The Guardian
Australia Lights Up Buildings for Dead AFL Legend While Politician Gets Grilled Over Israel Stance
Australia mourns a footy legend with decorative lighting, a minister defends a climate role as a bargain, and batteries get called in to save the energy grid from peak-hour price spikes.
2026-05-12
The Guardian
Australia to AI Datacentres: If You’re Going to Drain the Grid, You Could at Least Buy It a Drink
Australia’s energy ministers, except Queensland’s, want AI-serving datacentres to fund their own renewable energy offsets - because the grid shouldn’t be the one picking up the tab for ChatGPT’s midnight snack.
2026-05-07
The Guardian
Gas Companies Forced to Share 20% of Exports with Locals, Because Apparently Sharing Is Caring Now
Australia tells gas companies to share 20% of exports with locals, because apparently the free market needed a little nudge.
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