Ethical Investing
Fears āfreeā electricity could come with hidden costs
5 November
Energy retailers say theyāve been blindsided by reforms promising free electricity to hundreds of thousands of Australians during peak solar power hours. The Solar Sharer program, announced by the federal government on Tuesday, would give...[Read More]
No sound, no fury: a startup is backing electric trucks
5 November
Australia could slash transport emissions by swapping diesel prime-movers for battery-powered models, a start-up has advised after completing the longest freight delivery in an electric truck on a single charge. On the heels of the 480-kilometre...[Read More]
Coal down, solar up: Australia halfway to 2030 target
24 September
Australia is generating renewable energy in record amounts and is halfway to its 2030 target, latest figures show. Coal-based power generation also produced less than half the nationās energy for the first time during the past year, while Western...[Read More]
Green jet fuel creates runway for 2035 climate goals
24 September
A promise to kickstart an emerging low carbon fuel industry has been sandwiched between dire warnings of Australiaās climate threats and the expected release of national targets to slash emissions. The federal governmentās $1.1 billion to...[Read More]
Is ethical investing a no brainer? 5 Questions to ask your financial adviser
18 September
Ethical investingāalso referred to as sustainable, socially responsible, or ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) investingāhas grown rapidly over the past decade.Ā More investors are seeking to align their portfolios with their personal...[Read More]
Faster approvals considered in nature law overhaul
10 September
Housing, energy and infrastructure developments could be fast-tracked in some areas and blocked entirely in others under a major overhaul of Australiaās planning rules. The federal government is promising to enshrine āregional planningā in...[Read More]
Electric car safety check could spark second-hand sales
10 September
The second-hand electric car market may be slow off the mark in Australia but services are emerging to encourage more buyers to kick some tyres. Motoring group NRMA has teamed with Austrian battery specialist Aviloo to launch an electric car...[Read More]
Nature delivers $510b bounty but needs more resources
3 September
Australiaās natural environment contributes more than $510 billion to the nationās bottom line every year, a report has found, making it as valuable as the finance and mining sectors combined. But the federal government is not investing enough...[Read More]
Tesla slump and falling prices set to change EV market
12 February
A worldwide shake-up in the electric vehicle market, including a Tesla sales slump and policy changes in several countries, could benefit Australian motorists and send prices plummeting. Drivers could expect electric cars to break the $20,000...[Read More]
Solar boost could mean good news for renters, regions
29 January
Low-income households, renters, and people in regional and rural areas could be among those who benefit most from greater investments in solar energy projects. Environment and community groups issued their assessments on Tuesday after Energy...[Read More]