Australia

'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

Company ditches planned $233m wave energy project, as Atlantis Resources reveals Scottish tidal current project is making progress

Australian Prime Minister accused of 'short-sighted, opportunistic selfish politics' as controversial carbon pricing scheme is axed

As Australian government edges towards repealing carbon tax, media magnate gives voice to his climate scepticism

Tony Abbott's ongoing failure to repeal Australia's carbon tax contains a serious message on the general direction of global climate policy

Colourful senator Clive Palmer withdraws his party's support for controversial amendment at 11th hour

Coal industry threatened by rooftop solar as it competes with daytime power provision