Australia

The G20 yesterday promised 'strong and effective' climate action, despite opposition from Australia - BusinessGreen looks at the key implications of the latest climate commitments

World leaders insist on G20 reaffirmation of support for climate action and the phasing out of fossil fuels, in face of opposition from Australian Prime Minister

USA set to make biggest commitment to date to Green Climate Fund during G20 summit in Brisbane

The Climate Institute also says the world needs to know how Australia will calculate its target

Removal of carbon price has led to a surge in the use of brown coal generators in Australian electricity sector, analysis shows

The Coalition’s review of the Renewable Energy Target has caused investment in clean energy to drop below that of Algeria, Thailand and Myanmar

'Heart of New Caledonia' to power 750 homes in French overseas territory

Reports suggest government is to ban the use of the dirtiest coal, as it seeks to tackle smog crisis

Sydney Morning Herald reports that university is to cease investments in Whitehaven Coal following Greenpeace campaign

'How does this fit with the PM's often-stated position that Australia is open for business?', energy company boss asks