‘The Australian way’: how Morrison trashed brand Australia at COP26
The Morrison government’s great refusal to take action on climate may come back to haunt Australia when we seek the cooperation of other countries.
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COP30: climate law changes mean NZ could retreat from its international obligations
Proposed changes to New Zealand’s landmark climate law amount to a “soft renege” on the Paris Agreement, with potentially significant consequences for the economy.
Two charts in Australia’s 2023 climate statement show we are way off track for net zero by 2050
Australia’s latest climate change statement shows we have little hope of reaching net zero emissions by 2050. There’s good news on the 2030 target, but then what?
In China and Pakistan’s coal romance, where’s the love for the climate?
Massive new coal plants planned for Pakistan will further harm the environment in a country already suffering the effects of climate change. Solar energy is a clear alternative.
Biden’s ‘hard look’ at liquefied natural gas exports raises a critical question: How does natural gas fit with US climate goals?
The US, a minor liquefied natural gas supplier a decade ago, now is the world’s top source. That’s good for energy security, but bad for Earth’s climate. An energy scholar explains the trade-offs.
Tensions and war undermine climate cooperation – but there’s a silver lining
This year’s climate talks have been overshadowed by rising international tensions, energy crises and war. But that doesn’t mean climate action is dead.
Australia is counting on cooking the books to meet its climate targets
Australia’s government insists it is on track to surpass its emissions reduction commitments under the Paris Agreement. But while that may be true, it will only happen with some clever accounting.
Will the Paris Agreement still be able to deliver after the US withdrawal?
Like president George W. Bush before him, Donald Trump made the announcement from the White House Rose Garden, showing that Republican governments have failed to learn past lessons.
Australia to attend climate summit empty‑handed despite UN pleas to ‘come with a plan’
The UN has asked world leaders to bring concrete climate action plans to this week’s summit - and Australia is likely to cop heavy criticism.
California universities launch experiment to go carbon‑neutral ‘at scale’
The University of California intends to be carbon-neutral by 2025 by implementing existing technologies and focusing on public education. Is this a model for decarbonizing at large scale?
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