Ethical Investing
State bans commercial logging of native forests
3 January
The end of unsustainable commercial logging in Western Australia could save almost 20,000 square kilometres of forest, the state government says. Chopping down native karri, jarrah and wandoo hardwood in the state’s southwest and selling it is...[Read More]
The types, pros and cons of Ethical Investing
28 December
Ethical investing has been gaining prominence over the last few decades. Find out what makes it an attractive investment strategy in this post. The investment technique known as ethical investing prioritises the investor’s moral, religious and...[Read More]
Google links solar farm deal to help big data go green
20 December
A business-critical data centre specialist and a global renewable energy provider are teaming up with tech giant Google to build new generation capacity in Australia’s energy grid. Data centre firm AirTrunk, Swedish energy giant OX2 and Google on...[Read More]
‘Crucial’ research funding to end plastics, cut methane
13 December
Two new research centres will share $127 million to eliminate plastic waste and slash toxic emissions from livestock in a bid to avoid failure on climate targets. “There are very few challenges more crucial than achieving net zero emissions and...[Read More]
Clean energy superpower status remains work in progress
13 December
Extra billions have been committed to “renewable superpower” status in a federal budget update as Australia tries to keep its climate commitments and control rising power bills. The update released by Treasurer Jim Chalmers on Wednesday said the...[Read More]
Community groups power the switch to renewable energy
6 December
Australia’s community groups produced enough renewable energy in a year to power 2800 households or remove the equivalent of 7700 cars from the roads, a study has revealed. The Community Energy Collective Impact report, released on Wednesday, also...[Read More]
Government taps private investors for net zero, defence
6 December
The federal government has pledged to look at ways to leverage $2.5 trillion in capital from superannuation funds and big banks for clean energy, defence and social spending. Treasurer Jim Chalmers hosted a roundtable with executives in Canberra on...[Read More]
Doctors call for climate change action, less new gas
29 November
A group of West Australian doctors want the government to do more to protect the community from the negative health effects of climate change. Doctors for the Environment (WA Branch) is calling on the Cook government to stop approving gas projects...[Read More]
Tripling of renewable energy within reach for Australia
22 November
Australia has been singled out in a global report as a big emitter with relatively unambitious plans for renewable power. The report released by independent energy think tank Ember on Tuesday found Australia will easily meet its target of 82 per...[Read More]
Logging ban can save Australia’s iconic mammals: MP
15 November
Australian mammals are under threat of extinction unless the nation ends native forest logging, says Independent MP Sophie Scamps. She said on Monday that failing to act on the issue would be “morally bankrupt” and she’ wants the federal...[Read More]
What is Ethical Investing?
9 November
The investment technique known as ethical investing prioritises the investor’s moral, religious and social ideals over financial gain. The reason for this is that a growing number of investors have begun to demand social responsibility from the...[Read More]
Interest-free loans to power up demand for clean energy
1 November
Australia’s largest bank will make solar panels and home batteries available through interest-free loans as part of a growing portfolio of green finance offerings. The Commonwealth Bank will launch the product on Tuesday, offering loans of up to...[Read More]
High-purity silicon from Townsville to power the world
1 November
A global energy infrastructure investor plans to use local silicon for a green energy supply chain founded at a high-tech manufacturing hub in Townsville. “This means thousands of long-term sustainable manufacturing jobs for Townsville as well as...[Read More]
Why the US is overtaking Australia on electric trucks
25 October
One of America’s largest companies has revealed it has put more electric trucks on the road than Australia has in its entire heavy-duty electric fleet and uses artificial intelligence to keep them running. But Amazon will have to ramp up its...[Read More]
Fresh records for renewables but fears linger for bills
25 October
Wholesale energy prices are returning to normal but the federal government is warning of further threats to power bills if the renewable energy rollout stalls. Record solar energy is helping to cut wholesale electricity prices, as the benefits...[Read More]