Climate policy
Pocock backs Climate Council’s call to end fossil fuel sport sponsorships
A new voluntary code is asking sports and arts institutions to pledge they will not enter into new contracts or accept funding from coal, oil and gas companies.
- by Emma Kemp
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In Norway 88% of new cars are electric, in Australia it’s 3.8%. Why?
By 2025, every new car, bus and van in Norway will be a zero-emissions model. While Australia lags the rest of the world in this field, Norway’s state transport secretary explains how it can speed up its transition away from petrol-guzzlers.
- by Patrick Hatch
‘Need to up our game’: Moves to halt global warming hinge on transport choices
Efforts to slow global warming are being compromised by transport emissions. But there is hope; if the use of electric vehicles, public transport and non-motorised travel is increased.
- by Patrick Hatch
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Political leadership
‘You can’t simply wish things to happen’: PM’s message for progressives
On the eve of the anniversary of his election triumph, Anthony Albanese is unapologetically pragmatic.
- by David Crowe
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Emissions
Gas companies can use their own profits to pay for carbon capture technology, says minister
Resources Minister Madeleine King says she cannot justify financial support for the gas industry to develop controversial emissions reduction technology.
- by Mike Foley
Opinion
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Climate change will hurt. Fortunately for us, we can still be the lucky country
Dealing with climate change has some upsides for Australia’s economy – but they won’t come cheap.
- by Ross Gittins
Pacific pressure: Island leaders say security ties at risk unless Australia does more to cut emissions
A group of Pacific leaders are threatening to “upend the chessboard” while Australia plays strategy with China in the region while not addressing climate change.
- by Mike Foley
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Coal
Hunter coal mine expansion to blow hole in NSW’s net zero plan
The scale of methane emissions from a new mine near Singleton would force other sectors of the economy, such as transport, agriculture and construction, to make even deeper cuts.
- by Ben Cubby
‘Uncharted territory’: Global temperatures could hit new records in next five years, report warns
Global temperatures could surge to record levels in the next five years, fuelled by heat-trapping greenhouse gases and an El Nino weather pattern.
- by Laura Chung
Opinion
Federal budget
For young Australians, this budget is not responsible or sustainable
For a budget boasting support for those struggling with the cost of living crisis, there is little relief for young Australians at the fore of these issues.
- by Georgia York
Australia joins global race for green investment, but gas is still key
While Australia made a $2 billion “down payment” on a strategy to ensure a slice of booming green energy markets, Chris Bowen reiterated the need for gas in the transition.
- by Mike Foley