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US climate action – the truth about its ‘costs’
EPA guidelines quick to attract ire of climate change skeptics and myopic economists who fail to see forest for smog-obscured trees.
Jules Kortenhorst

Jun 10, 2014

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India’s energy future: Australian coal or renewable revolution?
The new India leader will need to balance his love of solar with energy demand – but ultimately it will be price that decides role Australia coal.
Craig Froome

Jun 5, 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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Carbon offsets can do more environmental harm than good
Globally and across consumer companies, carbon offsets are not only green-washing, but can do more harm than good.
Sharon Beder

May 29, 2014

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Palmer United Party needs to go back to school on carbon facts
PUP needs to go back to school as their perception on the scientific consensus of human-caused global warming fails to pass.
John Cook

Apr 29, 2014

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What’s the greenest car? A short guide to vehicle emissions
A guide to vehicle emissions of four petrol cars and electric vehicles using four different types of electricity (coal, oil, gas and solar).
Lindsay Wilson

Apr 29, 2014

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Direct Action policy still leaves loopholes open for big polluters
Abbott’s Direct Action policy could let the few companies that produce the most pollution off the hook as Greg Hunt reaffirms commitment to climate change.
Jemma Green

Apr 28, 2014

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The 5 key elements of sustainable transport
A great graph on the carbon intensity of travel – from flights to bicycles. And 5 tips on making transport more sustainable.
Lindsay Wilson

Apr 11, 2014

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The new 400ppm world: CO2 measurements at Mauna Loa continue to climb
Record amounts of CO2 are reaching the atmosphere. C02 levels are up 25% at Mauna Loa since measurements were first taken in the 1950’s.
Melanie Fitzpatrick

Mar 31, 2014

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What price carbon in Europe?
Will the 2030 carbon target revive the ETS market? The switch from coal to gas needs a carbon price of €36/tonne.
Energy Transition

Mar 24, 2014

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German power myths: Emissions did not rise in 2013
Contrary to widespread belief, CO2 emissions from Germany’s electricity sector did not rise in 2013. They actually fell slightly.
Craig Morris

Mar 20, 2014

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The curious case of Caroline, a CO2 borehole
Caroline flows pretty close to pure CO2 to service our need to fizz our drinks, among other things. And provides important lessons about CO2 storage.
Mike Sandiford

Mar 13, 2014

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