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NSW Government

NSW Greens call for zero net emissions by 2040 for state
NSW Greens challenge Premier Baird to adopt nation-leading climate policy, including a target of zero net emissions by 2040, in a climate bill introduced into state Parliament on Thursday.
Sophie Vorrath

Oct 22, 2015

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How to define success at the Paris climate summit
Paris COP21, must set the stage for a new form of international cooperation to accelerate the transition to a clean, resilient economy.
Jennifer Morgan

Oct 2, 2015

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BHP, BCA named as ‘climate obstructionists’ on new investor website
Business Council of Australia and mining giant BHP Billiton ranked as climate change legislation obstructionists by new investor tool.
Sophie Vorrath

Sep 16, 2015

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Is Turnbull for turning on climate change?
In his first Question Time as PM, Malcolm Turnbull did little to shake the impression he has sold out on climate change. So has he?
Sophie Vorrath

Sep 16, 2015

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Weak emissions target kicks coal can down the road
Abbott’s emissions target offers one of the slowest rates of reduction of advanced economies – and as a clean energy investment signal, it fails dismally.
Olivia Kember

Aug 11, 2015

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Policy & Planning

How low will Abbott and Hunt go on Australia’s emissions target?
Ahead of releasing Australia’s emissions reduction target for 2030, all signs suggest the Abbott government will keep ambition levels low, while turning up rhetoric about economy-harming carbon policies and ‘massive’ electricity prices.
Sophie Vorrath

Aug 10, 2015

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CleanTech Bites

Labor raises the renewables bar, Australia responds
From ‘visionary’ to ‘economic game-changer’ to first step in right direction, here’s what people are saying about Labor’s renewables policy announcement.
Sophie Vorrath

Jul 22, 2015

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Policy & Planning

The story of the papal encyclical, as told by the media
After months of speculation and expectation, the Pope has released an encyclical about climate change and our relationship with natural environment.
Sophie Yeo

Jun 19, 2015

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Global emissions trading scheme ‘should be based on UN carbon budget’
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s (IPCC) carbon budget could provide the scientific basis for a global cap on emissions.
Sophie Yeo and Simon Evans

Mar 17, 2015

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The 15 options for net-zero emissions in the Paris climate text
A long-term net-zero goal would provide a new focus for international action, which has so far aimed to limit warming to 2° above pre-industrial temperatures.
Simon Evans

Feb 16, 2015

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Policy & Planning

How John Howard could help turn Tony Abbott around on climate
Next time Abbott seeks advice from John Howard, he might just ask him about how best to respond to the clear geopolitical momentum on climate change.
Nick Rowley

Nov 25, 2014

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The implications of the US midterm elections for climate change policy
The US mid-term elections will be crucial for climate policy at a national level, and for solar and wind in some key states.
Mat Hope

Nov 5, 2014

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