Malcolm Turnbull Archives - Page 6 of 8 - Renew Economy

Abbott’s Green Army beats a retreat under Turnbull’s command
In Malcolm Turnbull’s latest effort to distance his government from the climate policies of his predecessor, Tony Abbott’s Green Army has been slashed.
Sophie Vorrath

Dec 16, 2015

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Adani hits panic button over Carmichael coal mine
Just as Adani’s demand of Turnbull is ham-fisted, his sense of timing is symptomatic of why the project is in deep, deep trouble.
Bob Burton

Dec 10, 2015

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Malcolm Turnbull does a Kevin Rudd and ratifies Kyoto Protocol
Malcolm Turnbull follows in footsteps of Kevin Rudd, and announces Australia will ratify the Kyoto Protocol – after fierce refusals from his conservative predecessor.
Giles Parkinson

Dec 1, 2015

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Turnbull accused of “browning down” OECD coal subsidy cuts
OECD deal to end export credits for new coal plant technology marred by Turnbull government-led compromise that could allow up to 16,000MW of extra coal plants – already in the planning pipeline – to be financed.
Sophie Vorrath

Nov 18, 2015

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Malcolm Turnbull was right: Direct Action is a climate con
Latest Direct Action auction won’t even make up for emissions increase in coal generation since dumping of carbon price. When will Turnbull and Hunt have courage to stand up for their convictions? i
Giles Parkinson

Nov 13, 2015

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Australian fossil fuel subsidies put at $5.6bn a year in new report
As Turnbull heads to Turkey’s G20 Summit, a new report reveals Australia still subsidising fossil fuel production to tune of $A5.6 billion a year.
Sophie Vorrath

Nov 12, 2015

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Turnbull, Oz business challenged to act, not just talk, on climate
Turnbull asked to do to Galilee Basin coal what Obama has done to Canadian tar sands. Meanwhile, ACF to take Carmichael approval to court, while business still has a long way to go to match their rhetoric on climate action.
Giles Parkinson

Nov 9, 2015

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Hunt hints at Turnbull climate change initiative in Paris talks
Environment minister Greg Hunt hints Malcolm Turnbull will make significant announcement on first day of Paris climate talks, and forecasts one third of coal power to close by 2022.
Giles Parkinson

Nov 3, 2015

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Review of Australian vehicle emissions standards not good enough, say Greens
In wake of the VW ‘dieselgate’ scandal, Turnbull govt says it will review Australian vehicle emissions standards and tests. But with no change to policy for at least two years.
Sophie Vorrath

Nov 2, 2015

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Turnbull to join global leaders in first days of Paris climate conference
Leaders from US, China, India, Brazil, the EU, Canada and Australia confirmed for talks to remove roadblocks in first day of Paris climate negotiations.
Giles Parkinson

Oct 30, 2015

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Turnbull defends Coalition coal stance, Bernie Fraser calls it ‘obscene’
Coalition’s ‘moral’ case for coal development slammed as ‘obscene’ nonsense by former CCA chair, as PM Turnbull defends the development of Carmichael coal mine.
Sophie Vorrath

Oct 27, 2015

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Paris climate talks: Now it’s up to Turnbull to save the planet
Turnbull is off to Paris for the climate change talks. His intervention, like those of other government leaders, will be crucial if a deal is to be reached. The man ousted in the days before Copenhagen because of the influence of fossil fuel interests, now has the opportunity to return the favour.
Giles Parkinson

Oct 26, 2015

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