climate change
Sophie is editor of One Step Off The Grid and deputy editor of its sister site, Renew Economy. Sophie has been writing about clean energy for more than a decade.
Australian Federal Government Climate Coal Governments
Australia tells Pacific Islands to “reflect” on climate action, dial down “crisis” talk
More detail on Australia's efforts with the red pen at the Pacific Islands Forum, deleting all but one mention of coal, and pushing for climate "reflection" rather than action.
Australian Federal Government Governments Markets News & Commentary
RBA issues another warning to companies to take climate risks seriously
RBA deputy governor Guy Debelle issues fresh climate warning, telling risk managers to use their skills to account for climate change financial risks.
Australian Federal Government Climate Coal Governments
Coalition conjures another accounting trick as it dodges climate commitment
Updated: More climate sleight-of-hand from federal Coalition, with $500m of existing aid money for the Pacific to be diverted into renewables, disaster resilience.
The IPCC's latest special report on climate change paints a stark future for the world's agricultural sector.
BHP voices concerns about land use of renewables in establishing $US400m fund to reduce emissions across its entire value chain.
Australian Federal Government Climate Tony Abbott
Barnaby’s bizzare Facebook rant: Most of us will die from starvation due to climate change
Barnaby Joyce predicts that "most" will die in a forthcoming ice-age in a bizarre Facebook rant, showing climate denialism remains strong in coalition ranks
Restoring the world’s forests on an unprecedented scale is “the best climate change solution available”, according to a new study.
Climate Governments News & Commentary
Bonn climate talks: Key outcomes from the June 2019 conference
With a “rulebook” for the Paris Agreement largely settled, the focus was on hammering out some contentious issues and laying the groundwork for the upcoming COP25.
TAI report says latest federal government data confirms two things: 1) Australia's emissions are definitely still going up; 2) The Morrison Coalition government is "contemptuous" of its obligations to...
The World Heritage list comprises more than 1,000 of our planet’s most important natural and cultural heritage sites – and they are increasingly vulnerable to climate change.
