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COP26 Wrap: Australian and global reactions to the ‘Glasgow Climate Pact’
The “Glasgow Pact” receives mixed reviews; praise for delivering a turning point for coal, while failing to bridge the gap ambition to 1.5 degrees.
Michael Mazengarb

Nov 14, 2021

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‘Glasgow Pact’ keeps pressure on climate laggards like Australia, even after watering it down
The ‘Glasgow Pact’ keeps spotlight on countries going slow on climate action, despite a last-ditch attempt to weaken a call for the end of coal power.
Michael Mazengarb

Nov 14, 2021

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Glasgow Brief: Australia given “Colossal Fossil” award as COP26 goes into overtime
Australia recognised as the worst performer in Glasgow, as the COP26 talks set to run for at least one extra day.
Michael Mazengarb

Nov 13, 2021

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Glasgow Brief: Negotiations head into crunch mode as COP president warns “time is running out”
COP26 heads into crunch time, as the COP president pleads with negotiators to finish on time. New Zealand emerges as a surprise agitator on 2030 targets.
Michael Mazengarb

Nov 12, 2021

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Coal on the chopping block as US and China agree to cooperate on climate action
The US and China surprise COP26 with a rare joint statement to cooperate on climate action, bridging the ambition gap and accelerating a coal phase out.
Michael Mazengarb

Nov 11, 2021

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Glasgow Brief: Australia pressed to do more as it lands fifth fossil
Australia under pressure over coal use, and earns a fifth fossil award, while US and China issue rare agreement on tackling climate change.
Michael Mazengarb

Nov 11, 2021

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Glasgow Brief: World to exceed 2°C warming, Australia’s EV “inaction” plan mocked
Australia ranked last for climate policies, gets another ‘fossil’ award for EV “inaction” plan, as new report finds COP26 pledges would push world beyond 2°C.
Michael Mazengarb

Nov 10, 2021

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Taylor leaves Glasgow claiming success, but Australia faces “ratchet” over 2030 failure
Countries may apply new pressure on climate laggards to strengthen 2030 emissions targets, putting Australia back in the spotlight at future talks.
Michael Mazengarb

Nov 8, 2021

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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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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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