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Sophie is editor of One Step Off The Grid and deputy editor of its sister site, Renew Economy. Sophie has been writing about clean energy for more than a decade.
Climate Governments News & Commentary Western Australian Government
Ignoring carbon “a luxury” says Macquarie, as fallout continues over WA EPA guidelines
Federal resources minister upgrades W.A. EPA carbon guidelines from "homemade sledgehammer" to “brain explosion.” Macquarie analyst says it's a "solid compromise" for LNG companies.
Climate Coal Governments News & Commentary Western Australian Government
WA EPA raises climate bar for fossil fuel projects, including LNG
WA's Environmental Protection Authority sets "higher bar" for fossil fuel projects in W.A. to deal with their emissions. Coalition calls it a sledge-hammer.
Electric Vehicles GM News & Commentary
Car makers turn to climate deniers in quest to lower fuel economy regulations
Last month, the Alliance for Automobile Manufacturers submitted a report calling into question impacts of climate change and tailpipe pollutants in an effort to undercut the need for fuel...
Climate Governments News & Commentary United States Government
EPA head announces plan to eliminate Obama’s signature climate policy
Scott Pruitt's decision to repeal the Clean Power Plan would make it tough for U.S. to fulfill the Paris Climate Agreement.
Australian Federal Government Climate Donald Trump Governments Malcolm Turnbull News & Commentary People Renewables Solar United States Government
COAG: Can democracy weed out climate deniers?
Turnbull's recent use of the word "delusional" reminds us that climate denial is still alive and kicking in mainstream Australian politics.
Climate Governments News & Commentary United States Government
EPA’s Pruitt is tight with fossil fuel industry, including BHP
Scott Pruitt's official schedule shows that his door remains open to fossil fuel industry, and BHP has been among those thanking him for his "leadership".
Climate Donald Trump Governments Other Good Stuff People United States Government
Trump’s 100 days of trashing climate and clean energy policies
In the 100 days since President Donald Trump took office, his administration has embarked on an all-out assault on the environment. Here's a timeline.
Climate Governments News & Commentary United States Government
US environment chief denies Co2 emissions cause global warming
New EPA Pruitt won’t listen to scientists, but he promises he’s listening to industry.
Climate Donald Trump Governments News & Commentary People United States Government
Malcolm Roberts joins Trump’s climate deniers in fight for “freedom”
Senator Malcolm Roberts has met with some of world’s most notorious and longest-serving climate science deniers to help put their stamp on the new Trump administration.
Donald Trump Governments News & Commentary People United States Government
Trump to tap climate-denying EPA opponent … to head the EPA
Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt has been tapped to run the Environmental Protection Agency in the Trump administration.
