Michael Mazengarb, Author at Renew Economy

Michael Mazengarb

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Michael Mazengarb is a climate and energy policy analyst with more than 15 years of professional experience, including as a contributor to Renew Economy. He writes at Tempests and Terawatts.

Policy & Planning

Australian carbon prices surge on Labor win, as Bowen holds back ‘greenslide’
The price of Australian carbon offsets jumps after Labor win, even as Chris Bowen seeks to dampen prospects of higher climate targets.
Michael Mazengarb

May 24, 2022

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Policy & Planning

Fossil fuel industry loses its grip over Australia’s climate and energy policies
Change of government will see a clean-out of fossil fuel industry lobbyists that held sway in the corridors of power for nearly a decade.
Michael Mazengarb

May 23, 2022

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Policy & Planning

Greens power play: New parliament to be a leadership test for Adam Bandt
The Greens celebrate best ever federal election result, and a win for climate action. But the next three years will be a leadership test for Adam Bandt.
Michael Mazengarb

May 23, 2022

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Angus Taylor denies access to details of Clover Moore letter, not ‘offical documents’ under FOI
Angus Taylor blocks FOI request for documents relating to infamous Clover Moore letter, which wrongly exaggerated the Lord Mayor’s travel expenses.
Michael Mazengarb

May 20, 2022

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Green-washed urea facility strikes deal with climate opponents Koch Industries
Strike Energy signs offtake agreement to supply green-washed fertiliser to climate denial funders Koch Industries.
Michael Mazengarb

May 20, 2022

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Australia ranks as world’s worst for pollution from coal fired power stations
New analysis shows Australia remains the world’s highest per capita emitter from coal generation, almost double the global average.
Michael Mazengarb

May 20, 2022

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Policy & Planning

“Fossil fuels are a dead end:” UN chief says coal, oil and gas subsidies a “scandal”
UN chief says fossil fuel subsidies are a scandal as latest WMO report paints grim picture on climate change.
Michael Mazengarb

May 19, 2022

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Coal

Greens to push for 2030 deadline to phase out coal power
Greens leader Adam Bandt says party will pressure the next government to set a hard deadline for an Australian phase out of coal.
Michael Mazengarb

May 19, 2022

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Controversial brown coal to hydrogen plant may lead to higher emissions
Emissions of controversial brown coal to hydrogen project may be much higher than claimed, while polling shows people confused by term “clean hydrogen.”
Michael Mazengarb

May 18, 2022

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Policy & Planning

Albanese pledges to get Australia out of climate ‘naughty corner’
Making his last major speech before the election, Anthony Albanese says stronger climate action could help repair Australia’s diplomatic relationships.
Michael Mazengarb

May 18, 2022

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Policy & Planning

Fossil fuel industry says it understands climate risks. But just doesn’t care
“Decarbonisation, not defossilisation” is the new catchcry of the fossil fuel industry as new research highlights risks of climate tipping points.
Michael Mazengarb

May 18, 2022

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Morrison buries more funds in CCS projects in late pre-election splurge
Coalition provides another $30m in grants for CCS, potentially investigating the capture and storage of CO2 in Angus Taylor’s electorate.
Michael Mazengarb

May 16, 2022

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