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EPISODE · May 27, 2025 · 34 MIN

Climate News: Woodside attibute blame for Spain's power blackout on unreliable renewables

from Climate Conversations · host Robert McLean

The lights recently went out across Spain, and the Australian oil and gas giant, Woodside, was quick to seize on the consequences of the disruption to drive home the importance of ensuring reliable energy supplies: "Spain’s crippling blackout shows need for gas in a greener world: Woodside CEO";"What we lose when weather balloons don’t fly";"5 huge climate opportunities await the next parliament – and it has the numbers to deliver";"'A war zone': Desperate for help, flood-hit residents say army deployment 'isn't enough'";"Rather than blaming carbon, Paul Hawken argues we should recognise its role in animating life. This way, we can heal the planet";"Could the fuel powering F1 next season also run your car?";"Damaging winds follow ‘unusual’ dust storm in Victoria";"Carbon-negative fuels startup Aeon Blue finds welcoming home in Atlantic Canada";"Waste generation is rising, and circular economy action is the answer";"As the energy transition ramps up, Australia risks becoming a more unequal society. Here’s what needs to change";"As Australia’s carbon offset industry grapples with integrity concerns, how can companies genuinely tackle climate change?";"For the First Time, China Invests More in Wind and Solar Than Coal Overseas";"I’m Facing Prison for My Climate Activism. Here’s Why.";"Veteran-led disaster recovery group calls on Albanese for help to build army of 10,000 volunteers";"Govt ‘actively considering’ financing home solar via council mechanism";"‘The spin has been wrong’: rock art expert raises concerns over critical report ahead of Woodside decision".

The lights recently went out across Spain, and the Australian oil and gas giant, Woodside, was quick to seize on the consequences of the disruption to drive home the importance of ensuring reliable energy supplies: "Spain’s crippling blackout shows need for gas in a greener world: Woodside CEO";"What we lose when weather balloons don’t fly";"5 huge climate opportunities await the next parliament – and it has the numbers to deliver";"'A war zone': Desperate for help, flood-hit residents say army deployment 'isn't enough'";"Rather than blaming carbon, Paul Hawken argues we should recognise its role in animating life. This way, we can heal the planet";"Could the fuel powering F1 next season also run your car?";"Damaging winds follow ‘unusual’ dust storm in Victoria";"Carbon-negative fuels startup Aeon Blue finds welcoming home in Atlantic Canada";"Waste generation is rising, and circular economy action is the answer";"As the energy transition ramps up, Australia risks becoming a more unequal society. Here’s what needs to change";"As Australia’s carbon offset industry grapples with integrity concerns, how can companies genuinely tackle climate change?";"For the First Time, China Invests More in Wind and Solar Than Coal Overseas";"I’m Facing Prison for My Climate Activism. Here’s Why.";"Veteran-led disaster recovery group calls on Albanese for help to build army of 10,000 volunteers";"Govt ‘actively considering’ financing home solar via council mechanism";"‘The spin has been wrong’: rock art expert raises concerns over critical report ahead of Woodside decision".

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