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Policy & Planning

Interminable climate argument is costing us solutions for our future
Over the last week, we have seen tiresome name calling return after the CCA report that suggested a fresh approach to these decisions and actions.
John Connor

Sep 13, 2016

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Policy & Planning

Some facts on climate science for Malcolm Roberts
One Nation senator-elect and climate denier Malcolm Roberts has raised a number of questions on climate science and empirical evidence. Here are some answers…
John Connor

Aug 8, 2016

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Policy & Planning

Our political parties have a climate policy credibility gap
A gap is opening between climate policies and the views held by the Australian community and business.
John Connor

Jun 22, 2016

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Policy & Planning

Turnbull repeats incorrect global action formula, ALP needs to do more for reef
Last night’s leadership debate saw the term “climate” used almost as much as “economy” – but it wasn’t till the end that the two were connected on the costs of inaction.
John Connor

May 30, 2016

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Australian company directors can no longer ignore long term view on climate
Those who ignore the need to build business models that can prosper in low carbon economies find themselves increasingly between a rock and a hard place.
John Connor

Apr 1, 2016

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Big thorns, small roses in climate news from Australia, China and world
Pyjamas, fart references and electoral reform dominated political news from our national capital last week, but climate news ranged from the downright terrifying to the possibly hopeful.
John Connor

Mar 21, 2016

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Paris climate agreement: Now it’s time for the real work to start
Australia needs a net-zero emissions target, a coal plant phase-out, and to cancel its Kyoto surplus credits to remain in step with the world.
John Connor

Dec 13, 2015

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Abbott-Hunt safeguard mechanism riddled with loopholes for polluters
The government’s proposed policy on so-called ‘safeguard mechanisms’ leaves taxpayers to do heavy lifting in reducing emissions and allows business to increase total emissions.
John Connor

Sep 2, 2015

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Ballooning pollution shows Abbott’s climate tools aren’t up to the task
There is still no evidence the Australian government’s policies are up to the economic modernisation and and decarbonisation challenge.
John Connor

Mar 23, 2015

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Time for states to step up on climate, carbon and clean energy
With the turmoil at the national level on renewables just one sorry example, the states should be stepping up on climate action.
John Connor

Mar 20, 2015

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