Man of his word: Pope Leo speeches declared human-authored by Australian AI detection tool Maps of Hope has been certified by Proudly Human, a company led by former chief scientist, Dr Alan Finkel The Guardian - AU · Jul 21
Is the hydrogen vehicle dream over? Australian car buyers are making their choice clear Experts worry hydrogen cars will delay electrification of transport – but only five were sold in Australia in the last quarter, while EVs sell steadily The Guardian - AU · Aug 17, 2024
Outspoken MPs take out prestigious parliament gongs Liberal MP Bridget Archer and independent senator David Pocock have been recognised for their leadership and courage in politics. AAP · Mar 19, 2024
'There's no easy fix': Vice chancellor shoots down nuclear option Experts agree it would take 20 years to get nuclear off the ground. Newcastle Herald · Mar 13, 2024
Introducing The Conversation's new climate series, Getting to Zero Australia, like many other countries, has committed to achieving net zero emissions by 2050 – just 27 years from now. The Albanese government has also committed to sourcing 82% of all electricity from renewables by 2030 – just seven years from now. The Conversation · Oct 2, 2023
Powering into the 'electric age' 'Forget billions. In my book, we only talk about trillions.' Newcastle Herald · Aug 17, 2023
Consumer watchdog urged to investigate ‘misleading’ Australian oil and gas industry PR campaign Climate campaigners complain to ACCC over Appea ad that claimed gas was ‘50% cleaner’ than coal The Guardian - AU · Jul 20, 2023
We need to decarbonise our electricity supply, and quickly – Alan Finkel shows how green energy can be a reality, and bring economic benefits We use energy in everything we do, but few of us understand it properly. Much of the time this doesn’t matter. We can flick a light switch or turn the ignition key in a car, knowing the technology will work whether we understand it or not. Even something as simple… The Conversation · Jun 26, 2023
Act now or 'miss the boat' on energy revolution: report Australia has a chance to straddle old and new economies as a minerals "superpower" but could miss out if governments don't wake up to big-spending rivals. AAP · Feb 28, 2023
Finkel dreams of 'electro-state superhero' Alan Finkel says renewable energy, decarbonised products and critical minerals will be Australia's "superpowers" in the electric age. AAP · Nov 30, 2022
Hunter nuclear plant concept blown up The federal government's low emissions technology advisor Alan Finkel has dismissed suggestions the Hunter's coal-fired power stations could be transformed into nuclear reactors. Newcastle Herald · Sep 19, 2022
Aust tipped to be powerful 'electro state' A leading Australian scientist says the longstanding imperative to change the country's "dig and ship" economy has intensified. AAP · Sep 14, 2022
Australian voters have sent Peter Dutton a clear message; he would be silly to miss the cue Dutton’s choice to continue a policy of wrecking in energy highlights the challenge Albanese has in seeking to end the destructive decade The Guardian - AU · Jun 24, 2022
50 years ago, John Bockris saw the future of Australia's climate crisis Today's climate experts were in awe when the ABC played them quotes from one man in the early 1970s on the climate crisis and how it could be averted. ABC News · Apr 12, 2022
The Canberra Times · Jan 25, 2022 'It does worry me': Climate plan man concerned change is too slow Alan Finkel was made an officer of the Order of Australia
ABC News · Jan 25, 2022 Australia Day honours recognise those battling COVID-19, bushfires and climate change Recipients of this year's Australia Day honours range from those who have worked on the front lines of bushfires, COVID-19 and climate change, to those advocating for Indigenous people and the elderly.
AAP · Jan 25, 2022 Top scientist extols clean energy era Scientist and government adviser Alan Finkel says advances in clean energy are reminiscent of the rapid technological advances during the space race.