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25 years ago the Australian government promised deep emissions cuts, and yet here we still are
Carbon emissions target were initially proposed to cabinet when Jon Bon Jovi was number one in Australia with “Blaze of Glory”.
Marc Hudson

Oct 9, 2015

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Turnbull says emission trading schemes are “valid”, but he’s not for turning yet
Turnbull says emissions trading schemes are a “valid mechanism”, but Coalition will continue with Direct Action, at least until review in 2017.
Giles Parkinson

Oct 1, 2015

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Di Natale: Time for Turnbull to stand up to Coalition dinosaurs
Di Natale says things “pretty crook” when we celebrate non-reappointment of climate denier as chairman of PM’s business advisory board.
Staff Reporter

Oct 1, 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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Turnbull appoints a nuclear fan to head energy policy
Malcolm Turnbull’s new energy minister is a big fan of nuclear energy, although he hasn’t said much about it since Fukushima. Josh Frydenberg is said to be a “big picture” man, and Australia needs an energy vision. But there is still no clarity around CEFC and ARENA.
Giles Parkinson

Sep 21, 2015

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How Malcolm Turnbull can revive renewable energy industry
There are a couple of very easy things Malcolm Turnbull can do to return stability to renewable energy industry and kick-start investment.
Kane Thornton

Sep 21, 2015

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With a single sentence, Malcolm Turnbull can end Tony Abbott’s war on renewable energy
The rhetorical war on renewables unleashed by Abbott and his colleagues over the past two years had the desired effect: investment in the industry dried up.
John Mathews

Sep 18, 2015

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Turnbull channels Abbott as he attacks Labor’s renewables target, ETS
Turnbull describes Labor’s 50% renewables target as reckless, Hunt continues nonsense attack on emissions reduction costs, while Coalition’s climate deniers and renewable-haters continue to run amok. Has anything changed?
Giles Parkinson

Sep 17, 2015

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Is Turnbull for turning on climate change?
In his first Question Time as PM, Malcolm Turnbull did little to shake the impression he has sold out on climate change. So has he?
Sophie Vorrath

Sep 16, 2015

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Bolt’s idea for Bernardi-led right wing party may be blessing for Turnbull
Andrew Bolt flags possibility of ultra-right party led by Cory Bernardi. That could be good news for Turnbull and climate policies.
Giles Parkinson

Sep 16, 2015

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Eight things Malcolm Turnbull should do on climate, renewables
Malcolm Turnbull’s views on climate change and renewable energy are clear, but his options may be constrained by party politics. Here are 7 things he could do, from ditching slogans, throwing out dead wood, expressing support for wind power, and key institutions, and re-programming the environment department.
Giles Parkinson

Sep 15, 2015

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Enter Turnbull, stage (centre) right. But will he deliver?
Will Malcolm Turnbull bring his progressive views on climate change and the low-carbon economy with him to the top job? The solar industry is hopeful. Not everyone is.
Sophie Vorrath

Sep 15, 2015

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