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Glasgow Brief: Australia called a “fossil”, yet again, as Angus Taylor leaves COP26
Australia earns a third fossil award, protesters take to the streets at the half-way point, and Angus Taylor leaves Glasgow, just when ministers are expected to take control of negotiations.
Michael Mazengarb

Nov 7, 2021

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Methane does more damage to climate than coal, but Australia has gas to burn
Methane is a powerful greenhouse gas and is worse for the climate than coal over the short term. Curbing it is critical to 1.5°C target.
Bruce Robertson

Nov 5, 2021

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Australia given a ‘Fail’ for first week performance in Glasgow
Climate groups give Australia a ‘fail’ score at the half-way point of COP26, after its failure to set a new interim target and its promotion of fossil fuels.
Michael Mazengarb

Nov 5, 2021

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Glasgow pledges may be enough to cap global warming below 2°C, IEA says
“Landmark moment:” IEA says emissions pledges announced at COP26 may cap global warming below 2°C, but more needed for 1.5°C target.
Michael Mazengarb

Nov 5, 2021

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Glasgow Brief: Big “anti-coal day” as Taylor gets a dressing down
Anti coal day but Poland does a back flip, 2°C global warming appears within reach, and Taylor buttonholed in Glasgow.
Michael Mazengarb

Nov 5, 2021

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“Pacific Bully:” Australia accused of greenwashing climate finance commitments
A new report suggests Australia is a bad neighbour in the Pacific, using international aid to bully Pacific countries into silence over climate dissent.
Michael Mazengarb

Nov 4, 2021

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More than 40 countries to make pledge to end coal generation, but not Australia
Around 190 countries and organisations, including subnational governments, banks and utilities, expected to sign pledge to end coal use.
Michael Mazengarb

Nov 4, 2021

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Forrest’s relentless pursuit of green hydrogen deals extends to Jordan and Argentina
Andrew Forrest continues spree of green energy deal-making, with massive renewable hydrogen hubs proposed for Jordan and Argentina.
Giles Parkinson

Nov 4, 2021

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Glasgow Brief: Greta pledges net zero swearing, as new targets keep 2 degrees within reach
Greta Thunberg pledges to offset swear words, investors pledge $175 trillion to decarbonisation, and new targets may keep 2 degrees within reach.
Michael Mazengarb

Nov 4, 2021

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Morrison leaves Glasgow with Australia’s global reputation in a state of crisis
Scott Morrison had a chance to reset Australia’s position on global climate action, instead he leaves Glasgow with Australia’s reputation in crisis.
Michael Mazengarb

Nov 3, 2021

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Policy & Planning

More clean energy will insulate against rising coal, oil and gas prices
Economic recovery should be fuelled by renewables, not fossil fuels.
Johanna Bowyer

Nov 3, 2021

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With “net zero 2050” and 1.5°C in same breath, Glasgow reeks of cognitive dissonance
Glasgow will not get close to pledges to halve emissions by 2030, and any reputable climate scientist will say that means warming will shoot past 2°C.
David Spratt

Nov 3, 2021

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