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Policy & Planning

Gas industry cooking the carbon books with its clean and green kitchen claims
The gas industry marketing people chose an unfortunate example to promote its wares – cooking food.
Alan Pears

Jul 23, 2020

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Policy & Planning

Super fund says Australia’s climate policy void sending investment dollars overseas
Health industry super fund calls for federal net-zero emissions target, or risk losing trillions in investment dollars to more stable, less risky international markets.
Sophie Vorrath

Jul 22, 2020

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Policy & Planning

Methane emissions surge to new record in blow to gas lobby
Researchers say growth in gas production, including in Australia, and agriculture responsible for huge rise in methane emissions that put world on path to dangerous levels of global warming.
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 15, 2020

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Governments

Australia claims Kyoto success, but three decades as a climate wrecker is all it can boast
Morrison government takes credit for “beating” targets as Kyoto Protocol ends, but Australia left with a three decade legacy of inaction on climate.
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 1, 2020

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Renewables

ACTU warns Morrison: get real on climate and renewables, or lose metals industry
Australia’s peak trade union body calls on Morrison government to introduce “credible” emissions and renewables policies or risk losing some of the nation’s core industries.
Sophie Vorrath

Jun 26, 2020

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Coal

Zero emissions target by 2050 will require $30 carbon price, more for 2040
Reputex says $30 carbon price needed for zero emissions target by 2050, but a price of $100 a tonne needed to bring that target forward by 10 years in line with 1.5°C goal.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 24, 2020

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Policy & Planning

Four ways a smart government can create jobs and cut emissions
Done well, post-Covid government spending can make Australia’s economy more productive, improve quality of life and help the low-carbon transition. Here’s how.
The Conversation

Jun 12, 2020

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Renewables

New think tank backed by ex-LNP ministers calls for post-Covid focus on renewables, climate
CORRECTED: Blueprint Institute, co-founded by former Coalition ministerial advisors and backed by ex-LNP ministers, calls for renewables to be central to post-Covid recovery.
Sophie Vorrath

Jun 4, 2020

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Policy & Planning

Scientists and engineers say Australia not on track to meet 2030 emissions targets
Scientists, engineers and tech researchers slam Australia for being off-track to meet its weak emissions targets, saying more must be done.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 3, 2020

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Governments

Gaslighting Australia: How gas industry is driving up emissions
Analysis of emissions data shows that using gas as a transition fuel is dangerous in a world badly missing its climate targets.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 2, 2020

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