Malcolm Turnbull
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Labor trumps Coalition on climate, forces Turnbull into Abbott-era scare campaign
Labor’s climate and clean energy commitment – including zero carbon target by 2030 – forces Turnbull government into Abbott-era scare campaign on prices. This, as Bloomberg New Energy Finance says Australia should be even more ambitious in short term and aim for 63% cut in emissions by 2030. -
Turnbull’s evolving climate strategy: When less is more
Malcolm Turnbull’s rapidly evolving strategy on climate change – announce new jobs and investments, but only after cutting – follows his approach to clean energy. Meanwhile, the Paris deal calls for the “decarbonisation” of the global economy. That means replacing fossil fuels with clean energy. -
Strong support for Turnbull govt to fund Port Augusta solar thermal plant
Plans to build a solar thermal tower power plant with storage in Port Augusta have gained strong popular support, according to a new poll, which shows a majority of South Australians think the project should get federal government funding. -
Turnbull’s Jekyll and Hyde climate and clean energy policy
Greg Hunt this week toured innovative battery storage products, hailing the work of an agency he wants to de-fund, and announcing the sort of grants he wants to close. So when will the Coalition get serious about climate, clean energy and a vision for the future? -
Should Turnbull follow French lead and invite Tesla to build EVs in Australia?
Malcolm Turnbull is a big fan of Tesla, and innovation, so should be follow France’s lead and ask Elon Musk to build electric vehicles at an old factory? A consortium of utilities and others in Australia wants the government to stop its “do-nothing” approach to EVs.
