John Mathews

John Mathews

Articles by John Mathews

Albanese just laid out a radical new vision for Australia in the region: clean energy exporter and green manufacturer

July 15, 2022
By John Mathews, Elizabeth Thurbon, Hao Tan and Sung-Young Kim

This week, Australia began a climate pivot on its relationship with the region. Fossil fuels are out and exporting green energy and green manufacturing techniques are in.
China just stunned the world with its step-up on climate action – and the implications for Australia may be huge

October 9, 2020
By Hao Tan, Elizabeth Thurbon, John Mathews and Sung-Young Kim

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China’s President Xi Jinping surprised the global community recently by committing his country to net-zero emissions by 2060.
It might sound ‘batshit insane’ but Australia could soon export sunshine to Asia via a 3,800km cable

February 28, 2020
By John Mathews

Economy & Industry

Australia doesn’t currently export renewable energy. But an ambitious new solar project is poised to change that.