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Obama says leaders not taking climate change seriously “not fit to lead”
US President says world leaders must act now on climate change, and those willing to gamble on business as usual are “not fit to lead.”
Giles Parkinson

Sep 1, 2015

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Obama to triple solar on low-income housing, Abbott urged to follow
US govt outlines plans to triple amount of rooftop solar installed on low-income housing in America, and to boost development of community solar projects.
Sophie Vorrath

Jul 8, 2015

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Policy & Planning

How John Howard could help turn Tony Abbott around on climate
Next time Abbott seeks advice from John Howard, he might just ask him about how best to respond to the clear geopolitical momentum on climate change.
Nick Rowley

Nov 25, 2014

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FactCheck: does the new climate deal let China do nothing for 16 years?
Far from “doing nothing”, China will be building the world’s largest renewable energy system over the next 16 years.
Frank Jotzo

Nov 17, 2014

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8 things to know about Obama’s big move on climate
On Monday the EPA released its proposed rule to limit the amount of carbon pollution that existing power plants can dump into the atmosphere.
Ryan Koronowski

Jun 3, 2014

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White House goes solar, as Obama pushes hard on PV
There is – once again – a 6.3kW solar system on the White House roof, as Obama gets major retail names to commit to 850MW of solar installations.
Eric Wesoff

May 12, 2014

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10 key clean energy statements from Obama’s climate speech
In his speech on US climate change action, Barack Obama trumpeted a strong plan to develop and use clean energy. Here are 10 key statements.
Zachary Shahan

Jun 27, 2013

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‘Invest, divest’: Obama turns climate hawk in plan to cut carbon
The President surprised with his speech on the moral urgency of cutting carbon pollution. He even gave climate hawks a new slogan: ‘Invest, divest.’
Joe Romm

Jun 26, 2013

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What you need to know about Obama’s energy secretary nominee
Where US energy secretary nominee Ernest Moniz stands on climate change, carbon pricing, energy efficiency, solar, nuclear and gas.
Rebecca Leber

Mar 6, 2013

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Obama: ‘If Congress won’t act to protect future generations, I will’
Barack Obama turned climate hawk in his State of the Union address, with strong words and strong plans for action. Meanwhile, back at the GOP…
Joe Romm

Feb 13, 2013

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