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Why climate action could be a winner of the US “blunami,” even if it wasn’t a high priority for voters

Democrats have achieved mid-term success beyond their wildest hopes of a few months ago. But can they turn Congressional clout into climate action?
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Singapore wants to send us its carbon pollution, and Australians will be left holding the bill

Australia is negotiating a deal to import carbon dioxide from Singapore and store it offshore. We need to ask what other conversations are happening and who will pay for this carbon dumping scam.
“Serious omission:” Report says consultant advised government and industry on gas policy – and didn’t declare it

“Serious omission:” Report says consultant advised government and industry on gas policy – and didn’t declare it

Consultancy under fire for providing advice to both the government and the fossil gas industry – without declaring its dual role.

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Why climate action could be a winner of the US “blunami,” even if it wasn’t a high priority for voters

Why climate action could be a winner of the US “blunami,” even if it wasn’t a high priority for voters

Democrats have achieved mid-term success beyond their wildest hopes of a few months ago. But can they turn Congressional clout into climate action?
Singapore wants to send us its carbon pollution, and Australians will be left holding the bill

Singapore wants to send us its carbon pollution, and Australians will be left holding the bill

Australia is negotiating a deal to import carbon dioxide from Singapore and store it offshore. We need to ask what other conversations are happening and who will pay for this carbon dumping scam.
“Serious omission:” Report says consultant advised government and industry on gas policy – and didn’t declare it

“Serious omission:” Report says consultant advised government and industry on gas policy – and didn’t declare it

Consultancy under fire for providing advice to both the government and the fossil gas industry – without declaring its dual role.
Chart of the day: World notches up hottest October on record as 500 academics call for courage on climate

Chart of the day: World notches up hottest October on record as 500 academics call for courage on climate

Last month was the hottest recorded for any October, according to Europe’s Copernicus service, increasing the likelihood 2026 will be second-warmest year since records began.
“Forests on the moon:” Academics and green groups say proposed carbon credit reforms fall short

“Forests on the moon:” Academics and green groups say proposed carbon credit reforms fall short

Reforms to Australia’s carbon credits have divided an inquiry, with critics warning they will not do enough while others argue they could undermine confidence.
Chart of the day: October delivers triple the typical rainfall for one state as El Niño builds

Chart of the day: October delivers triple the typical rainfall for one state as El Niño builds

Queensland had an exceptionally wet October but national rainfall was also about twice the long-run norm for the month, BoM says.
Crossing 1.5°C is a call to urgent action

Crossing 1.5°C is a call to urgent action

Every fraction of a degree matters and increases risks to people, communities and ecosystems.
If cost of living is key, why is this state Labor government burying its energy policy success story?

If cost of living is key, why is this state Labor government burying its energy policy success story?

One state stands head and shoulders above the others when it comes to bragging rights on renewable energy and lower power prices – so why isn’t this a top election issue?