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After Paris, can the “little black rock” clean up after itself?
As Paris talks banning new coal mines, it’s worth reminding Australia’s leaders that rehabilitating coal plants and mines is an expensive business.
Rod Campbell

Dec 3, 2015

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Paris talks, fossil fuel divestment, Abengoa’s woes
As Paris talks kick off, the economics of fossil fuels are coming under increased scrutiny as some investors consider long-term prospects and risks.
Bloomberg New Energy Finance

Dec 2, 2015

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How Republican leaders are trying to scuttle the Paris climate talks
Driven by ideology and by friends in the fossil fuel industry, the leaders of the Republican party have barreled along with their “just say no” climate approach.
David Goldston

Dec 2, 2015

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Paris, COP21: Poor countries want 100% renewables, not coal
Poor nations say they want renewables, not coal; Obama stays on to make legal concessions; India emerging as potential spoiler for Paris deal; Australia criticised by IEA for lack of carbon price; and Hunt wobbles on energy efficiency.
Giles Parkinson

Dec 2, 2015

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India, France say solar is future, particularly those without power
India and France announce formation of International Solar Alliance, saying fossil fuels are technologies of the past, and solar is key to universal access.
Jon Walter

Dec 1, 2015

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Malcolm Turnbull does a Kevin Rudd and ratifies Kyoto Protocol
Malcolm Turnbull follows in footsteps of Kevin Rudd, and announces Australia will ratify the Kyoto Protocol – after fierce refusals from his conservative predecessor.
Giles Parkinson

Dec 1, 2015

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Paris, COP21: Australia still branded climate “dunce”
Australia still viewed as “climate dunce”; Coalition dismisses higher action as “heroic”; Why Turnbull could do a Kevin Rudd; Australia has some explaining to do on policies; no place to hide for delegations; Pope sends his shoes to protest; and pink kangaroos in Paris.
Giles Parkinson

Nov 30, 2015

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How world can go 100% renewables by 2050 – and save money
Stanford study says that 139 countries could power their economies with 100% renewable energy – wind, water and sunlight – by 2050, create millions of jobs and save trillions.
Giles Parkinson

Nov 30, 2015

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Paris update: Anticipation and hyperbole
The long-term emissions goals on the agenda at Paris offer a rare opportunity to reset some of the hyperbole in recent domestic policy discussions.
Erwin Jackson

Nov 29, 2015

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The likely winners and losers from the Paris climate talks
The fossil fuel industry stands to lose $34 trillion in revenues in the next two decades if a strong outcome is achieved at the Paris climate change talks. These 7 graphs highlight what is at stake as more than 140 global leaders and 40,000 people converge on Paris for these key negotiations.
Giles Parkinson

Nov 28, 2015

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Shorten lays down gauntlet on climate, but who will call time on coal?
As Malcolm Turnbull heads to Paris climate talks, Labor leader Bill Shorten commits to an emissions reduction target almost twice that set by the Coalition. Meanwhile, neither leader looks likely to come clean on their compromised position on coal.
Sophie Vorrath

Nov 27, 2015

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Seizing the Paris moment
COP 21 has the chance to be a turning point for how the world addresses not only climate change, but also how it provides a stable, healthy and prosperous future for people around the world.
Jennifer Morgan

Nov 24, 2015

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