Donald Trump

Commentary

‘Drill, baby, drill’: The surprising history of Donald Trump’s fossil-fuel slogan
As Donald Trump prepares for this year’s US presidential election, he continues to summarise his energy policies with one simple borrowed slogan: “Drill, baby, drill.”
Josh Gabbatiss

Mar 20, 2024

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Other Good Stuff

Net-zero America can be achieved by 2050, if not sooner, says study
Princeton study says the US can reach net-zero emissions by 2050 or sooner and, if properly managed, it won’t break the bank.
Fereidoon Sioshansi

Jan 22, 2021

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Policy & Planning

Biden weighs “social cost” of carbon in reversing Trump-era climate damage
Biden administration instructed to “capture the full costs of greenhouse gas emissions” in accordance with the science and taking global damages into account.
Joshua S Hill

Jan 22, 2021

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Gas

It’s Scott Morrison versus the world about his gas-fired fantasy
A significant expansion of gas-fired power on Australia’s grid would cut into the growth of renewables, stifling emissions reductions.
Ketan Joshi

Nov 6, 2020

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Donald Trump

The US election is a climate moment like no other
America’s carbon future rests on today’s election decision, with impacts around the world
Ketan Joshi

Nov 3, 2020

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Other Good Stuff

A Biden loss to Trump would end hopes of US decarbonisation by 2050
Wood Mackenzie report predicts that a Trump victory at the upcoming US election will forfeit four more years in the fight against climate change. A Biden victory, however…
Joshua S Hill

Sep 3, 2020

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Coal

Coal power falls to lowest levels in 43 years in US, after biggest annual drop in 2019
Coal generation slumps to 43 year low as the number of generators declines and those that are left are little used. And that’s with the support of Donald Trump.
Giles Parkinson

May 12, 2020

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Coal

Study shows coal plant closures dramatically cut asthma cases, as Trump loosens pollution controls
A US-based study finds asthma cases and hospitalisation dropped markedly in surrounding communities following the closure of coal-fired power stations.
Michael Mazengarb

May 4, 2020

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Coal

Under cover of pandemic, fossil fuel interests unleash lobbying frenzy
Oil and gas sector, including in Australia, ramps up lobbying for financial support and the repeal of environmental regulations due to Covid-19 pandemic.
Dana Drugmand

Apr 6, 2020

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Policy & Planning

Sorry to disappoint climate deniers, but coronavirus makes the low-carbon transition more urgent
There is every reason to expect that the virus crisis will strengthen and accelerate the imperative to transition to a low-carbon world by mid-century.
John Hewson

Apr 6, 2020

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