climate change
Michael Mazengarb is a journalist with RenewEconomy, based in Sydney. Before joining RenewEconomy, Michael worked in the renewable energy sector for more than a decade.
Australian Federal Government Climate Governments People Scott Morrison
Australia singled out for climate denial as “Doomsday Clock” ticks closer to midnight
"Doomsday Clock" moved to 100 seconds to midnight as Morrison government is slammed for "mendacious" climate denial.
Climate Governments Renewables
Scotland to reach 100% renewables in time to host 2020 climate summit
Data shows Scotland is likely to meet its 100% renewable electricity target in good time for the November climate meeting, making it an exemplary host.
Australian Federal Government Climate Governments
Experts slam Morrison’s false equivalence between emissions targets and hazard reduction
Experts slam Morrison's comments on hazard reduction, showing the PM still does not understand the link between climate change and fire.
Climate Research Groups, Institutes and Universities
2019 world’s second warmest year on record, Australia’s hottest
2019 ranks as world's second warmest year on record as global warming 43rd consecutive year of above average temperatures.
Climate Governments Western Australian Government
W.A. EPA goes with fossil fuel-friendly version of carbon emissions guidelines
Environmental watchdog ditches proposed requirement for all new emissions-intensive projects in W.A. to be carbon-neutral, in new draft greenhouse gas guidelines.
Australian Federal Government Climate Governments People Scott Morrison
Morrison sponsored report says reef tourism may be virtually wiped out by climate change
A Morrison-government sponsored report finds Australia's reef tourism industry could shrink by 94% due to climate change by 2100.
ANU Climate Governments Research Groups, Institutes and Universities
Tipping points leading to ‘Hothouse Earth’ already “active”, scientists warn
Group of leading climate scientists warn that tipping points that could cause irreversible and rapid global warming are already 'active'.
Climate Coal Governments Markets News & Commentary Queensland Government Western Australian Government
Sweden dumps Australian bonds over “large climate footprint”
Sweden's Riksbank sells holdings in bonds issued by emissions-heavy states of Queensland and W.A., in latest sign “carbon borders” are being put in place.
Australian Federal Government Climate Governments Josh Frydenberg People Scott Morrison
Climate experts call ‘BS’ as government offers only “thoughts and prayers” for fire crisis
Political leaders work to squash links between climate change and fires, saying now is not the right time, but the scientific community disagrees.
Battery Climate Governments News & Commentary Renewables Solar Storage
Tuvalu heads for 35% renewables with $6m solar and storage grant
ADB grant to install rooftop solar, storage and ground mounted PV across Tuvalu promises to take daytime electricity supply to 35%, and 100% at times.
