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A general view image of the Port of Newcastle's Port Waratah Coal Service and Coal Loading Facilities in Newcastle, NSW, Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2016. NSW Premier Mike Baird announced the commitment of $12.7 million for a multi-purpose cruise ship terminal able to accommodate cruise ships up to 3000 metres long and will be similar in scale to Sydney's White Bay Terminal. (AAP Image/Darren Pateman) NO ARCHIVING

Coal comfort as bank discovers a conscience

When it comes to double standards, Australian banks offer a masterclass in high achievement. Just look at ANZ abandoning the world’s largest coal export port because it wants to appear “green”, writes Mike O’Connor.

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Looking Forward - September 2016 - Mike O'Connor at The Village, Yeronga.

Paying price for ‘buy now pay later’ world

Politicians don’t have to worry about tomorrow because tomorrow will be someone else’s problem. We can aspire to have zero emissions by 2050 because no one sprouting these lofty ideals will be around in 29 years’ time, writes Mike O’Connor.

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