A coalition of political parties working to form a government in Germany has committed to end coal in the country by 2030, nearly a decade earlier than previously expected. The leaders of the Social Democrats, Greens and the liberal Free Democrats said their parties would now enter formal coalition negotiations […]
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$3 Billion Green Hydrogen Play for Australia’s Biggest State
The government of New South Wales, Australia’s most populated State, will fund A$3 billion ($US2.3B) in green hydrogen grants. The State is looking to attract between A$80 and A$50 billion in hydrogen development infrastructure as it accelerates its shift to zero emissions. The announcement was made with FFI Chairman Andrew […]
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Conflict of Interest: US Senator Holds Key US Climate Policy to Ransom
A powerful Democratic Senator is holding key US Climate policy to ransom. West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin III is demanding a key provision in the next infrastructure spending bill be stripped. The Biden Administration had placed a key provision in the bill to rapidly replace America’s coal- and gas-fired power […]
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UK to build Rolls-Royce mini nuclear reactors
The British government will roll out investment in Rolls-Royce mini nuclear reactors in the coming years, to help meet ambitious climate goals. A consortium of investors has backed a Rolls-Royce fund for the mini reactor project, that will be matched by the UK taxpayer. So far Rolls-Royce had raised £210m […]
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Green Hydrogen electrolyser factory for Australia
Australia will invest in a electrolyser factory to help power the expected boom in green hydrogen demand for the future. Queensland will host the electrolyser factory – a JV between Australia’s Fortescue Future Industries and US manufacturer Plug Power. The plant would be Plug Power’s third renewables gigafactory. The factory […]
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South 32 Investing Big on Green Demand for Copper
South32 is set to invests $2.05 billion USD in Chile – Western Australian based South 32 has invested in its biggest venture yet, a copper mine in the Sierra Gorda project. South32 will pay Sumitomo $US1.55 billion upfront for the 45 per cent stake with a possible further $US500 million […]