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Plibersek rolls out “game changing” EPA, but delays reforms to EPBC Act
Australia will soon have its first national, independent environment watchdog that can issue hundreds of millions in penalties, but Labor has delayed reform of EPBC Act.
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Australian coal mines leak massive amounts of methane in “super emitting” event
A toxic gas is turbocharging heatwaves, bushfires and coral bleaching, and going largely unreported under “faulty” emission safeguards, satellite data suggests.
Climate Authority says 75 pct cut in emissions “achievable” as Australia mulls 2035 target
Climate Change Authority says up to 75 pct emissions cuts by 2035 are achievable, but any more could risk economic and social disruption.
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Plibersek rolls out “game changing” EPA, but delays reforms to EPBC Act
Australia will soon have its first national, independent environment watchdog that can issue hundreds of millions in penalties, but Labor has delayed reform of EPBC Act.
Australian coal mines leak massive amounts of methane in “super emitting” event
A toxic gas is turbocharging heatwaves, bushfires and coral bleaching, and going largely unreported under “faulty” emission safeguards, satellite data suggests.Climate Authority says 75 pct cut in emissions “achievable” as Australia mulls 2035 target
Climate Change Authority says up to 75 pct emissions cuts by 2035 are achievable, but any more could risk economic and social disruption.
Australia could be one of world’s biggest carbon credit factories, but must be wary of hype
Polluters warned to be honest about the role of carbon markets in curbing climate change and biodiversity loss, with carbon credit production set to soar.
New phase of carbon markets to focus on emission cuts rather than offsets
Investors are holding back on climate and nature repair investment in Australia as uncertainty continues for the carbon markets and prices fall because of questions about integrity.
Australia’s fossil fuel dominated grid to have hefty shadow carbon price, starting at $66 a tonne
Australia’s electricity grid – still dominated by fossil fuels – is to have a hefty “shadow” carbon price that will guide regulatory and policy decisions, and help meet the country’s ambitious renewable energy goals.
