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Australian Academy of Science President: why we divested ourselves of fossil fuel investments
Professor Andrew Holmes is adamant his Academy will act on one simple principle: scientific fallacy shall not stand.
Andrew Holmes

Oct 28, 2015

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Most countries need to at least double their efforts on climate: study
To limit global warming to 2C we can’t emit more than another trillion tonnes of greenhouse gases. Burning fossil fuels is a major source.
Anita Talverg and Malte Meinshausen

Oct 27, 2015

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Investors finally focusing on risk of climate change, stranded assets, EY says
EY survey finds greatest increase in institutional investor focus is on climate change, with nearly two-thirds concerned about risk of stranded assets.
Sophie Vorrath

Oct 22, 2015

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No more dirty COPs – NGOs want fossil fuel lobbies excluded from climate talks
Increasing corporate activity is interfering with progress on climate policy, and activists want fossil fuel interests removed from the upcoming climate talks.
Sam Parkinson

Oct 21, 2015

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Both Coalition and Labor remain wedded to new coal mines
Approval for the huge Carmichael coal mine has created outrage in environment circles. But remember, this is bipartisan policy – both the Coalition and Labor want this “carbon bomb” to go ahead. Indeed, the fossil fuel industry continues to enjoy “carte blanche” in Australia, with virtually no restrictions.
Giles Parkinson

Oct 16, 2015

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Exxon’s early knowledge of climate risks, and their long campaign of climate deception
Senior Exxon executives knew by 1978 that emissions of carbon dioxide from fossil fuels posed significant risks of disrupting the climate.
Peter Frumhoff

Oct 12, 2015

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LCOE for renewables decreases, fossil fuels see increase
The generating cost comparison between renewable energies and fossil fuels is narrowing, with 2015 recording a “significant shift,” says BNEF.
Becky Beetz

Oct 7, 2015

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ANZ makes climate commitment, but labelled ‘satirical’, ineffective
ANZ revises climate and coal rules, but criticised as ‘almost satirical’ because it allows financing of new coal mines and allows it to increase its carbon footprint.
Sophie Vorrath

Oct 6, 2015

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TPP agreement slammed as ‘betrayal’ of environment, boon for fossil fuels
Monday’s Trans Pacific Partnership agreement has sparked anger among green groups who say it is a betrayal of the environment, a disaster for climate policy, and a boon for the fossil fuel industry.
Sophie Vorrath

Oct 6, 2015

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Greens propose coal tax to foot bill for energy clean-up
Greens leader Richard di Natale has unveiled a policy proposing a levy on coal miners to pay for mine site rehabilitation and retraining of workers.
Sophie Vorrath

Sep 29, 2015

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Obama says Paris climate talks bound to ‘fall short’
Obama hopes major countries will agree to “aggressive enough targets” tat climate talks in Paris, but it won’t be sufficient to meet 2C target.
Roberta Rampton

Sep 28, 2015

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Number of U.S. coal mines falls to lowest on record
The number of new coal mines opening each year in the U.S. has fallen to its lowest point in at least a decade.
Bobby Magill

Sep 25, 2015

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