Glasgow COP26 Archives - Renew Economy

Policy & Planning

“Now or never:” IPCC says immediate and deep cuts needed for liveable future
IPCC uses dramatic language to insist world must make “immediate and deep” emissions cuts, to try and ensure a liveable planet.
Michael Mazengarb

Apr 5, 2022

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Policy & Planning

Taylor’s latest $50m gas subsidy splurge deplored as “slap in the face for flood victims”
Morrison government pours more money into the gas industry, defying calls for Australia to stop the expansion of fossil fuel industries.
Michael Mazengarb

Mar 22, 2022

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Policy & Planning

“Stupid investment”: UN chief slams coal and Australia in extraordinary climate speech
UN chief Antonio Guterres slams Australia as a climate “hold out” and labels coal a “stupid investment”.
Michael Mazengarb

Mar 22, 2022

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Policy & Planning

IPCC exposes Morrison government’s catastrophic failures on climate
Australia’s response to devastating Queensland floods has been to set up a “gofundme” page. The IPCC report underlines why it needs to do so much more.
Michael Mazengarb

Feb 28, 2022

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Policy & Planning

Dozens of questions on climate and energy policies go unanswered by Morrison
Senate estimates questions, relating to the Morrison government’s climate and energy policies, remain unanswered and are weeks overdue.
Michael Mazengarb

Jan 24, 2022

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Policy & Planning

“So much at stake:” Australia urged to set 75 pct emissions target for 2030
Climate think tank says emissions targets of both the Coalition and Labor fall well short of the ambition needed for Australia to remain competitive.
Michael Mazengarb

Dec 14, 2021

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Policy & Planning

Conservatives want Australia’s cricket captain to shut up about climate
Conservative commentators have discovered there is one thing worse than a prime minister championing climate action – an Australian cricket captain doing the same.
Sophie Vorrath

Nov 29, 2021

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Policy & Planning

Australia’s de facto carbon price hits $40/t as international markets take off after COP26
Australia’s de facto carbon price hit $40/tonne, at least in the forward market, as international markets took off in response to COP26 outcome.
Reputex

Nov 23, 2021

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Treasury says Australia must engage with global shift to sustainable finance
Australia’s most senior treasury offical warns Australia must remain engaged in global shift to sustainable finance, whether it likes it or not.
Michael Mazengarb

Nov 19, 2021

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Policy & Planning

Why Morrison and Taylor won’t “meet and beat” their 2030 emissions target
New analysis finds no evidence Australia will achieve a “projected” 35 per cent cut in emissions by 2030, and even the official Paris targets are in doubt.
Michael Mazengarb

Nov 18, 2021

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Podcasts

Transcript: Energy Insiders Podcast interview with Simon Corbell
Simon Corbell says Australia’s green energy transition will be harder, slower and more expensive due to federal government’s lack of leadership.
Energy Insiders Podcast

Nov 16, 2021

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Coal

Australia hails COP26 “green light for more coal,” won’t budge on 2030 target
With the ink barely dry on Glasgow Climate Pact, the Morrison government settled straight back into its domestic routine of climate obfuscation and obstruction.
Sophie Vorrath

Nov 15, 2021

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