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Michael Mazengarb is a journalist with RenewEconomy, based in Sydney. Before joining RenewEconomy, Michael worked in the renewable energy sector for more than a decade.
Australian Federal Government Climate Governments
Lip service and lies: Coalition’s response to the IPCC report
Little surprise that the Coalition is mixing its message on climate, but overall it's clear to see our current leaders are unwilling to part with the financial support of...
Alex Turnbull says cheap renewables means no trade-off between lowering power bills and reducing emissions. If only his dad had said that.
Australian Federal Government Climate Coal Governments
IPCC says coal must go in urgent race to limit global warming
It's over to the Morrison government, as IPCC warns of increasing urgency of emissions reduction task, and of the "very, very substantial" cut in coal use essential to this.
Climate Other Good Stuff
New IPCC chief wants public to have better understanding of climate science
Better communication with the public one of the main goals of the new head of the UN scientific body examining climate change.
For the Australian government, the IPCC report could not have come at a worse time — or at least, that’s what you would have assumed.
IPCC confident report will help give politicians the impetus to commit to the required deep emissions cuts.
News & Commentary Renewables Smart Energy
Finally, some light relief for the Renewable Energy Target
The draft final report of the IPCC Fifth Assessment Report has just been sent to government. Australia's should read it. Carefully.
The wording of the IPCC report around how climate is changing more decisive, and evidence is stronger too than than previous report.
By 2050, India could rely entirely on renewable energy to create a sustainable energy future.
Neglecting to take action can be considered criminal as a doctor or a politician, but what of accountability for climate change?
