Auspol Archives - Page 4 of 6 - Renew Economy

Queenslanders want renewables to become the ‘norm’
Queenslanders say they want renewable energy to become the norm. The Newman government responds by suggesting they subscribe to think tanks.
Giles Parkinson

Aug 1, 2014

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Hunt gives approval to massive Carmichael “carbon bomb”
Environment Minister Greg Hunt approves what many are describing as one of the world’s major “carbon bombs”.
Emma Fitzpatrick

Jul 28, 2014

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Commentary

Abbott may have delivered the ETS’ last rites, but what did Bernardi’s G8 do?
Many revelations have come out with the carbon tax repeal, including disclosures about an inner core or ‘Group of 8’ within the Coalition who have worked tirelessly to kill the carbon tax, the reporting of Rupert Murdoch’s views on climate change and a rearguard pitch by News Corp tabloids to turn the repeal into a rejection of the science.
David Holmes

Jul 28, 2014

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A really bad decision that will be difficult to rectify
The government’s monstrously stupid decision will be incredibly hard to rectify, and will be a huge burden for decades.
Noel Barton

Jul 17, 2014

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The price of carbon: A view from the mendicant state
Tasmania will suffer from the axing of the carbon price, with hundreds of jobs to perish.
Phil Gorman

Jul 17, 2014

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ARENA puts $18.5m to solar, wind, storage in Coober Pedy
ARENA commits $18.5m to solar, wind and storage project to outback town of Coober Pedy, seeking to replicate success of King Island renewable integration.
Giles Parkinson

Jul 14, 2014

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Will the real Greg Hunt please stand up?
Greg Hunt claims carbon pricing should go because it is ineffective, but data shows carbon pricing has helped reduce emissions by 11% in 2 years.
Mike Sandiford

Jul 8, 2014

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Commentary

Dear Tony Abbott – can you please stop lying about the RET
I don’t like to publicly criticize leaders but I am compelled to take you to task. Can you please stop lying about the Renewable Energy Target?
Nigel Morris

Jul 2, 2014

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Age of entitlement has not ended for fossil fuels
State governments are providing billions of dollars in subsidies to fossil fuel industries.
Richard Denniss

Jun 24, 2014

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Commentary

RET Road Trip 8: Renewable target creates jobs, investment on Canberra’s doorstep
Friends of the Earth wrapped up its fact-finding RET Review Road Trip at the Capital wind farm on Thursday June 19—right on Canberra’s doorstep.
Leigh Ewbank

Jun 19, 2014

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NSW cuts solar tariffs, Qld lifts network costs
IPART announces yet another cut to the recommended tariffs for export to the grid from rooftop solar owners.
Emma Fitzpatrick

Jun 16, 2014

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An assertive Turnbull steps out and shapes up
Was Malcolm Turnbull being forensically honest, or poking the anthill with a stick?
Michelle Grattan

Jun 6, 2014

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