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Doha: Australia is off target on its approach to emissions reduction
From 2015, Australia will have a hard pollution limit on major emitting industries. So why are we aiming so low with our Kyoto 2 commitment?
Erwin Jackson

Nov 29, 2012

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Straw man science: Keeping climate simple
Much of the current climate debate uses straw man science – that is, like real climate science, but with the science, facts and complexity removed.
Michael J I Brown

Nov 28, 2012

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Doha: How does Australia’s Kyoto 2 target measure up?
Not very well, if we want to avoid 2°C warming. But Australia’s new carbon commitment does have some important upsides – and a silver lining.
Will McGoldrick

Nov 27, 2012

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Doha is worthwhile, but real decisions are elsewhere
Climate change is all about energy: the way we generate and use it. UN climate negotiators just don’t have the authority to change these dynamics.
Nick Rowley

Nov 27, 2012

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NY Times warns on climate change: “Fear death by water”
The New York Times finally goes apocalyptic on climate change.
Joe Romm

Nov 26, 2012

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Ticking time bomb for climate and investors
IFM chair Garry Weaven takes aim at herd mentality of funds managers taking a short term bet on vested interests winning the climate change debate. His comments came as scientists highlight the increasingly urgent nature of rapid action, and the emerging “carbon bubble” facing investors.
Giles Parkinson

Nov 23, 2012

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Al Gore on climate policy, renewable energy, natural gas, and more…
The Climate Reality founder and ex VP talks climate policy, carbon pricing, green investment, renewables R&D and gas emissions.
Zachary Shahan

Nov 22, 2012

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Australian diplomacy can help put the world on a low-carbon diet
With the carbon price and bipartisan support for Kyoto 2, Australia is well placed to use the Doha climate summit to help strengthen global ambition.
Will McGoldrick

Nov 22, 2012

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Mixed Greens: Greenhouse gases hit record high
Atmospheric CO2, methane, N2O at record levels in 2011. Saudi-Morroco solar; Areva’s turbine build; China solar settles; Desertec troubles denied; China’s wind play.
Sophie Vorrath

Nov 21, 2012

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Dear Doha: Time to get the climate policy right
An open letter from global investor networks calls on governments to develop workable frameworks to reduce climate risk and support low-carbon investment.
Nathan Fabian

Nov 20, 2012

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Australia feels the heat, as climate planning unravels
The World Bank says we’re heading for more heatwaves, so why are we unravelling efforts to protect vulnerable communities?
Barbara Norman

Nov 20, 2012

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Turn Down the Heat: The World Bank’s shocking climate report
Another day, another staid international organisation reviews the latest climate science and rings the loudest possible alarm.
Joe Romm

Nov 20, 2012

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