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The climate crisis and the myth of ‘green’ capitalism
Is corporate capitalism incapable of achieving the levels of decarbonisation necessary to avoid dangerous climate change? A new book asks the question.
The Conversation

Sep 21, 2015

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Low-carbon policies aren’t just pain – they make economies grow
The transition to low-carbon energy systems may cost money, but economies can grow – not despite but also because of them.
Paul Hockenos

Jan 21, 2014

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Graph of the Day: Why the world needs low carbon electricity
What would global electricity generation emissions look like if the world used just one generation technology? The result reveals a stark comparison.
Lindsay Wilson

Aug 1, 2013

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Obama steps it up on climate – takes on US coal, power plants
US President Barack Obama says it’s time to by-pass ‘flat-earthers’ and act on the moral obligation to curb carbon pollution. Unable to introduce a carbon price, his plan instead invokes direct action – but with real bite; doubling down on coal and power plant emissions and doubling up on efficiency and renewable generation on public lands.
Giles Parkinson & Sophie Vorrath

Jun 26, 2013

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What’s driving climate action? It’s the market, stupid
When it comes to the shift to a low-carbon economy, many are so busy looking at politics for signs of change, they’re missing the signs in the market. Policy might be essential, but markets deliver solutions – and the signs are that this process is now well underway. Meanwhile, that carbon bubble just keeps getting bigger.
Paul Gilding

Apr 4, 2013

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Victory at hand for the climate movement?
What began as a predominantly ecological question is rapidly transforming into an economic one, putting the global climate movement on the verge of a remarkable victory that would include the removal of the oil, coal and gas industries. And the greatest transfer of wealth and power the world has ever seen.
Paul Gilding

Mar 19, 2013

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Australian diplomacy can help put the world on a low-carbon diet
With the carbon price and bipartisan support for Kyoto 2, Australia is well placed to use the Doha climate summit to help strengthen global ambition.
Will McGoldrick

Nov 22, 2012

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Dear Doha: Time to get the climate policy right
An open letter from global investor networks calls on governments to develop workable frameworks to reduce climate risk and support low-carbon investment.
Nathan Fabian

Nov 20, 2012

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Mixed Greens: Carbon winners and losers
2012 CDP report finds ASX200 getting on with green business… mostly. Plus Australia’s carbon-scheme tick of approval; and no Milne at Carbon Expo?
Sophie Vorrath

Nov 7, 2012

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World headed to 6°C warming: study
And according to a new PwC report, even 4°C would require ‘nearly quadrupling the current rate of decarbonisation.’ Business-as-usual – not an option.
Joe Romm

Nov 7, 2012

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