Steve O'Connor, Author at Renew Economy

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Safeguard Mechanism: The good, the bad and the downright ugly
On the one hand, there are some pretty neat features of the legislation. On the other, Safeguard has some eerie parallels to the subprime mortgage crisis.
Steve O’Connor

Mar 14, 2023

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How serious are our politicians about long-term climate commitments
The long-term climate commitments from the three main parties are dissected as we head into an election..
Steve O’Connor

Jun 29, 2016

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Graph of the Day: Major parties’ 2030 emissions targets compared
Confused about where Australia’s major parties stand on 2030 emissions reductions? Check out this visual comparison against the recommendations of the CCA.
Steve O’Connor

Aug 14, 2015

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Playing climate roulette with fossil fuels
Even if other nations follow the US/China lead and deepen their targets, will it be enough?
Steve O’Connor

Nov 18, 2014

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Rudd needs to seize the moment on climate
Back at the helm, and with momentum from Obama’s speech last week, the time is right for Kevin Rudd to ‘shift the debate’ on climate.
Steve O’Connor

Jul 2, 2013

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