Mike Foley
Mike Foley is the climate and energy correspondent for The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald.
Black swans in ‘significant peril’ from bird flu
Australia’s poultry industry is grappling with an outbreak of H7 bird flu, but the H5N1 strain, which has spread to every other continent, could wipe out native species.
- by Mike Foley
Latest
Electric vehicles can charge to the rescue in blackouts
A world-first trial highlights the huge potential of EVs to help out in a crisis.
- by Mike Foley
The dirty secret of Australia’s green energy transition
Renewable energy, storage and transmission lines will get Australia most of the way to banishing coal from the grid. But not the whole way, officials warn.
- by Nick Toscano and Mike Foley
East coast gas crisis to hit sooner than expected: ACCC
The competition watchdog says major new supplies needed by 2027 to stop homes and businesses running short.
- by Mike Foley and Nick Toscano
Analysis
Gas
Yes, we really are dumb enough to import our own gas. Here’s why
There’s plenty of blame to go around for the current mess we’re in.
- by Mike Foley
Australia exports gas. Are we going to import it too?
Experts say time has run out to develop new sources of supply to avert crippling shortages on the east coast.
- by Mike Foley and Nick Toscano
Exclusive
Advertising
Loophole allows alcohol advertising to be broadcast during the Wiggles
Independent senator says the government must close a loophole in laws protecting children from alcohol advertising on free-to-air television.
- by Mike Foley
Gas plant building boom to fuel renewable revolution, says energy grid chief
Many new gas power plants will be needed to back up renewables, despite warnings that gas supplies are running out on the East Coast.
- by Mike Foley and Nick Toscano
PM slams ‘arrogant’ social media giants over child safety
Meta representatives told a parliamentary hearing on Friday that social media provides “tremendous benefits” to children.
- by Mike Foley
Exclusive
Nuclear energy
Coalition moves to calm investors spooked by nuclear pitch
The opposition’s energy spokesman will attempt to reassure clean-energy businesses that the Coalition sees a central role for wind and solar power after comments by the Nationals leader rattled the industry.
- by Paul Sakkal and Mike Foley
Government’s clean power shift not happening fast enough, says grid operator
The energy market operator has warned not enough renewable energy generators, batteries and transmission lines are being built in time to replace coal-fired energy.
- by Mike Foley and Nick Toscano