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Abbott’s silly claim: 50% renewables will ruin us
Contrary to Coalition claims, achieving 50% renewables by 2030 is not an economic or technical problem. It just needs to be made a policy priority.
John Grimes

Aug 14, 2015

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CleanTech Bites

Shorten says solar + storage allowing consumers to lead energy revolution
Labor leader says energy markets in midst of ‘seismic shift’ – an ‘energy revolution’ driven by consumers, solar and battery storage.
Staff Reporter

Aug 14, 2015

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Coalition calculations on Labor RET cost all wrong, says CEC
Clean Energy Council says Coalition claim Labor RET to cost $85bn based on flawed assumptions, false economics – and ignores plunging cost of renewables.
Sophie Vorrath

Aug 7, 2015

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Policy & Planning

Shorten slams Coalition ‘flat earthers’ as incumbents bite back
The Australian Labor Party and Bill Shorten appear to have rediscovered their climate change mojo, rejecting Tony Abbott’s party of “flat Earthers”. But the Coalition, large vested interests and the Murdoch media have responded with a vicious scare campaign.
Giles Parkinson

Jul 24, 2015

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Featured

Labor picks a winner with 50% renewable energy target
Labor has picked a winner by adopting a long-term renewable energy target, and pushing rooftop solar and battery storage, finally distinguishing itself from the hard right Coalition government. A new poll suggests a clear majority want a renewable target of at least 50%, and many in regional areas want to go to 100% by 2030.
Giles Parkinson

Jul 22, 2015

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Policy & Planning

Bill Shorten can make Tony Abbott look silly on carbon pricing
New Labor leader Bill Shorten’s support for carbon pricing is actually a deft assault on Tony Abbott’s weak spot, his hard right flank. International pressure for market-based climate solutions is mounting, and Australia’s credibility hangs in the balance.
Giles Parkinson

Oct 14, 2013

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