Former BHP chief economist Huw McKay argues for robust government climate policies, like a carbon price, to drive decarbonisation at major resource companies. Leaked documents revealed BHP's delays in renewables projects and electrification, raising concerns about Australia's climate targets.
Bilim insanları, Batı Avustralya'daki Pilbara Çölü'nde yer alan North Pole Dome yapısının yaklaşık 3,02 milyar yıl önce oluştuğunu doğrulayarak, burayı Dünya'nın bilinen en eski çarpma krateri haline getirdi. Bu keşif, gezegenin erken dönemleri ve yaşamın gelişimi hakkında önemli bilgiler sunuyor.
Researchers have identified the Earth's oldest known asteroid crater at the North Pole Dome in Western Australia, dating back over 3 billion years. Advanced mineral dating techniques on zircon and apatite confirmed the impact event, providing insights into early Earth's violent geological history.
Scientists have identified the world's oldest impact crater in Australia's Pilbara region, dating back 3 billion years. Analysis of zircon and apatite minerals in ancient rocks at the North Pole Dome crater provided evidence of a meteorite strike during the Archean eon, offering insights into early Earth.
Leaked documents reveal BHP has delayed decarbonization efforts despite public commitments, benefiting from $622m in diesel tax credits while paying only $9m under Australia's safeguard mechanism.
Leaked documents reveal mining giant BHP has scaled back climate action, delaying emission reduction projects and renewables. Minister Chris Bowen insists polluters like BHP must cut onsite emissions, while MP Kate Chaney calls for reforms to the diesel tax credit scheme.
Leaked documents show mining giant BHP is delaying decarbonisation efforts in Western Australia, purchasing polluting trucks and scrapping greener facilities. Experts warn this could have global implications. The Pope also denounced AI.
Leaked documents reveal mining giant BHP is delaying decarbonisation efforts in Western Australia. Pope Francis has criticized AI, while Australia's David Pocock discusses a potential 'teal' political party. The world's longest golf course and other news are also covered.
BHP is continuing to purchase hundreds of millions of dollars worth of diesel trucks for its Pilbara operations, despite internal documents highlighting the environmental impact and misalignment with decarbonisation goals. The company cites 'low technology readiness' for battery-electric trucks, a claim disputed by competitors and experts.
Leaked documents reveal BHP has delayed or halted major climate investments in its Western Australian iron ore operations, pushing them into the next two decades. The company is aware of reputational risks and the impact on its 'licence to operate' but has slashed spending and shelved key renewable projects.
BHP quietly shelved plans for an iron ore beneficiation plant in Western Australia, despite it being rated highly for social value and alignment with its climate goals. The project would have drastically cut customer emissions but was deemed to have marginal economics.
