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Direct Action trashed as “wishful thinking” and unfinanceable
Federal government’s Direct Action policy trashed by Bloomberg New Energy Finance, describing it as an exercise is wishful thinking. This comes as Tony Abbott’s main business advisor Maurice Newman renews his attack on climate science and renewable energy.6 -
Tony Abbott’s Christmas hit list on climate and clean energy
Conservative governments used the last week of parliament to renew their attack on the carbon price, clean energy and climate bodies. They also pushed through approvals for coal mines, brown coal exports, dredging the barrier reef, and delisting the Murray Basin. But not all went to plan. -
Australia turns into ‘anti-climate’ force at Warsaw
Within a week, Australia’s reputation as a constructive force in international climate negotiations has been trashed, as the Abbott government exports its hard-line domestic policy onto the international stage. This came as the UNFCCC head gave coal a dressing down at the Warsaw summit, and warned most of it may have to stay in the ground. -
Bill Shorten can make Tony Abbott look silly on carbon pricing
New Labor leader Bill Shorten’s support for carbon pricing is actually a deft assault on Tony Abbott’s weak spot, his hard right flank. International pressure for market-based climate solutions is mounting, and Australia’s credibility hangs in the balance. -
IPCC assessment to challenge Australia’s collective climate denial
The 5th assessment report from the United Nations climate body should leave no-one in doubt: climate change is unequivocal, the role of mankind is clear, the changes experienced already are unprecedented and the world has no time to waste. It will be an inconvenient truth for Australia’s new government.
