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In Paris with the Mayor of Byron
While world leaders debate climate policy in Paris, hundreds of mayors are speaking the same language. Byron Shire’s Simon Richardson is one of them.
Giles Parkinson

Dec 9, 2015

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Policy & Planning

Paris, COP21: Australia digs in on fossil fuels, sees coal as solution to hunger
Julie Bishop says coal a solution for hunger; US energy secretary wants 80% emission cuts; French prepare to release Paris text; Australia ranks 3rd last on climate policies; Greenpeace exposes academics-for-hire by fossil fuel companies. Plus audio for Richard di Natale audio interview.
Giles Parkinson & Jon Walter

Dec 9, 2015

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Heartland Institute kicks journalists out of ‘public’ climate denial event in Paris
Accredited journalists were kicked out of a sparsely attended climate denial conference hosted by the US oil-and tobacco-funded Heartland Institute today in Paris.
Kyla Mandel

Dec 8, 2015

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Phase-out fossil fuel subsidies, says IEA chief
IEA chief Fatih Birol says current low oil and coal prices provides “fertile ground” for the phase-out of $500bn a year fossil fuel subsidies.
Jon Walter

Dec 8, 2015

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How Australia can lead on climate in the final week at Paris
With Julie Bishop at the helm, Australia has a final chance to shake its reputation as climate laggard and position our economy for low-carbon growth.
Tom Quinn

Dec 8, 2015

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South Australia to set path towards 100% renewable energy
South Australia premier says 50% renewable energy target – set for 2025 – will be reached next year, and the government will now plan to reach as close to 100% renewables as it can. It says this involves risks, but also huge opportunities. He’d also like an electric vehicle manufacturer to set up in the state.
Giles Parkinson

Dec 8, 2015

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Paris, COP21: Ministers move in, as do the climate deniers
Australia trots out the same spin at start of second week; how 1.5C target translates into 100% renewables for Australia, and quickly; is Australia’s negotiating team playing short? CEFC in global green bank initiative; climate deniers at the Hotel California, and Saudi wins another fossil.
Giles Parkinson

Dec 8, 2015

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COP21: Global Solar Council launches with call to end all trade barriers by 2020
The COP21 UN Climate Change Summit in Paris saw the launch today of the world’s first dedicated and unified body for the solar industry.
Ian Clover

Dec 7, 2015

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Paris, COP21: Australia ignoring energy transition as emissions soar
What clean energy transition? Turnbull govt says emissions targets are about targets, not changing economy; Greens say Coalition has head in sand; scientists say Great Barrier Reef needs 1.5°C target; Branson calls for big carbon tax; and climate talks end week 1 full of optimism.
Giles Parkinson

Dec 7, 2015

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Why Differentiation threatens to derail climate talks and weaken targets
Differentiation was always going to be a key sticking point at COP21, but the discussions so far suggest that the issue could derail the talks altogether.
Bloomberg New Energy Finance

Dec 4, 2015

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Paris COP21: Climate talks may not matter, because coal and oil will be redundant anyway
The dominance of new clean technologies with zero margin costs may make fossil fuels obsolete within 15 years, even without a Paris accord; fossil fuel lobby warmed by Macfarlane’s defection; climate deniers roll out red carpet; Denmark channels Tony Abbott.
Giles Parkinson

Dec 4, 2015

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Energy ministers pushed to remove barriers to disruptive technologies
Clean Energy Council says Australia’s grid still dominated by 20th century technology, creating huge barriers to renewable energy – solar and storage in particular.
Giles Parkinson

Dec 3, 2015

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