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Ketan Joshi

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The core case for gas plummets into a screaming death spiral - Part 2

In Q4 2024, the average wholesale earnings [RC5] of batteries discharging was higher than gas. In Q4 2025, that has flipped.

Climate
The core case for gas plummets into a screaming death spiral - Part 2

EXPLAINER

The core case for gas plummets into a screaming death spiral - Part 1

For decades, fossil fuel advocates have been pushing the line that we “need” to burn methane as a ‘vital component of the energy transition’. It is an ancient talking point, predicated on the idea that integrating wind and solar power can only be done by using fossil methane-fuelled turbines, which can be turned up and down with some degree of flexibility and adjustability. 

Climate
The core case for gas plummets into a screaming death spiral - Part 1

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Bowen set for COP31 as Australia hits coal export record

The latest update from the department of industry shows that the September quarter in 2025 saw Australia’s highest volume of thermal coal exports, ever. it is a remarkable comeback for thermal coal after China re-established imports.

Climate
Bowen set for COP31 as Australia hits coal export record

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Part two: The false promise of carbon capture and storage

Despite the best efforts of climate and accountability campaigners, Australia’s major political parties have not stopped pushing the false promise of carbon capture and storage.

ClimateEnvironment & Biodiversity
Part two: The false promise of carbon capture and storage
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