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Obama gets hawkish on climate. Progress, or deja vu?
President Barack Obama has used his second (and final) inauguration speech to commit his government to finally taking action on climate change. But his words about the imperative for clean energy investment has been said – many times over. So what’s different this time round?6 -
Swan dive on climate as study warns of disappearing pensions
Treasurer Wayne Swan addresses Australia’s biggest economic challenges and opportunities, and climate change barely gets a mention. Clean energy none at all. Meanwhile, a landmark report in the UK warns that the world’s pension schemes could be wiped out if politicians and actuaries continue to ignore climate and resource constraints. -
Miners embrace solar power – as a cost saving measure
Mining companies are now embracing solar PV and solar thermal technologies to reduce their dependence of diesel and other fossil fuels – and to keep a lid on soaring energy costs. The first solar thermal plant for a mining operation has been opened, and BHP has tested the waters by commissioning a 1MW project for its high-altitude Chilean copper project. -
… and time to get real about climate, say Greens
Greens leader Christine Milne discusses the implications of the latest heat-wave, the IPCC meeting in Hobart, The Australian’s “scoop” on sea level rises, why mainstream parties will avoid climate change in the election, the Senate inquiry into extreme weather and her visit to a 24-hour solar plant. -
Australia heat wave lights fire under climate inflation
Leading global bank says Australian heat wave, like Hurricane Sandy, will force investors to reassess “climate inflation”, and the potential impact on margins, profits, and the long term future of some companies and industries – something the market has so far failed to do.
