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South Australia Climate Tech Showcase - Feb 8, 2023

South Australia boasts more renewable energy than any other state, but how do we make sure South Australia also becomes the net exporter of climate tech solutions?
Industry

Australia's defining moment in climate tech

The inaugural Climate Tech Festival was a defining moment in the Australian climate tech ecosystem, demonstrating the strength of this industry.
Industry

The 2022 Australia & New Zealand Climate Tech 100

The Australia and New Zealand Climate Tech 100 is HolonIQ’s annual list of the most promising startups working in new energy, the environment and sustainability.
Industry

HolonIQ Australia and New Zealand Climate Tech 100 2022

HolonIQ has announced their 2022 Australia and New Zealand Climate Tech 100
Industry

Taking Australian climate tech global

Meet the Australian climate tech companies taking on the US
Industry

How early is too early to talk to an investor?

We caught up with early-stage energy climate tech investors at Investible to pick their brains about investing in climate tech startups.
Industry

We believe that women are a driving force in climate tech

We are at a critical juncture in the world, where the actions that we take today will shape the future of our planet. We caught up with KPMG High Growth Ventures on why it's important to back women in climate tech.
Companies

Australian vine health technology set to grow

Deep Planet is helping Australian viticulture adapt to the effects of a changing climate

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Surging energy prices create perfect storm for PM

Demand and prices for coal and gas are surging just as Australia is trying to finalise plans for decarbonising its economy. What’s the story?

October 6, 2021
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Michael Molitor
Australia's Scott Morrison under pressure as biggest state boosts climate targets

Every Australian state and territory has committed to net zero by 2050, but the Morrison-led government won't make the same pledge

October 6, 2021
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Stefan Knight
Microsoft’s million-tonne CO2-removal purchase — lessons for net zero

Strengthen markets, measures and definitions for removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere to fight climate change.

October 6, 2021
Found by:
Michael Molitor
Investible launches $100M AUD fund for early-stage climate tech startups – TechCrunch

Investible, the Sydney-based early-stage venture firm, announced today it is raising a $100 million AUD (about $72.3 million USD) Climate Tech Fund.

October 6, 2021
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Grattan on Friday: To go or not to go — Morrison grapples with Glasgow

Climate or COVID? Both will influence the election outcome

October 6, 2021
Found by:
Stefan Knight
Analysis: Australia's climate policy is being dictated by a former accountant in a cowboy hat

PM Scott Morrison made it clear his loyalty lies with his deputy, and not with international allies who are urging Australia to take greater action to cut emissions

October 6, 2021
Found by:
Mick Liubinskas
Sustainability is Destroying the Planet

An environmental scientist calls BS

October 6, 2021
Found by:
Michael Molitor
‘No point in anything else’: Gen Z members flock to climate careers

Colleges offer support as young people aim to devote their lives to battling the crisis

October 6, 2021
Found by:
Charlotte Connell
Meet the Virginia conservationist trying to turn old coalfields into solar farms - Energy News Network

Nature Conservancy’s Clinch Valley Program, which is working to make the vision of developing solar energy projects on former coalfields a reality in central Appalachia.

October 6, 2021
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Forrest slams carbon capture as ‘failed’ technology

Andrew Forrest has blasted corporate net zero emissions targets as a ‘cop-out’ and criticised the controversial promotion of CO2 storage

October 6, 2021
Found by:
Michael Molitor
The energy crunch goes global #73

Plus, $100m+ climate mega-rounds raised by Octopus Energy, Perfect Day, Ola Electric, and Semios

October 6, 2021
Found by:
Mick Liubinskas
Melissa Price, Angus Taylor to share industry portfolio

The Industry portfolio has been split in two, with Melissa Price taking on science and technology and Angus Taylor taking on the industry aspect of the portfolio

October 6, 2021
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Big oil courts U.S. clean-energy startups in bid to speed green transition

Big oil courts U.S. clean-energy startups in bid to speed green transition

October 6, 2021
Found by:
Mick Liubinskas
Morrison and the Quad just committed to ending coal power by 2040, at the latest

As the Coalition went to war with itself over emissions targets, Quad leaders recommitted to goals that would require Australia to exit coal power by 2040.

September 30, 2021
Found by:
Stefan Knight
‘Blah, blah, blah’: Greta Thunberg lambasts leaders over climate crisis

Exclusive: Activist says there are many fine words but the science does not lie – CO2 emissions are still rising

September 30, 2021
Found by:
Michael Molitor
CEFC joins Future Super in backing Artesian’s green bond fund

Having invested in more than $700 million of green bonds since its inception, the CEFC is one of the country’s biggest backers of green bonds.

September 30, 2021
Found by:
Michael Molitor
Even U.S. bankers are getting anxious about climate change — Grist

Climate change will impact all governments, industries, and individuals. Housing and housing finance will not be spared.

September 30, 2021
Found by:
Michael Molitor
Children Born In 2020 Will Experience Up To 7 Times More Extreme Climate Events

A new study says the current climate crisis is a "severe threat" to the safety of younger generations, who will experience far more extreme climate events.

September 30, 2021
Found by:
Stefan Knight
Australia’s biggest battery given all clear after Tesla Megapack fire investigation

Regulators give all clear for Neoen and Tesla to resume commissioning of the Victorian Big Battery after identifying cause of fire and remedies.

September 30, 2021
Found by:
Michael Molitor