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Why Trump will force Labor to delay 2035 climate target, and the Dutton challenge that follows

Why Trump will force Labor to delay 2035 climate target, and the Dutton challenge that follows

“The election of Donald Trump, his statements on climate change and positions on energy policy are likely to have a global impact,” warns Climate Change Authority chair Matt Kean.

  • by Mike Foley

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‘He’s scared’: Dutton demands debate as Albanese taunts ‘hiding’ opposition leader

‘He’s scared’: Dutton demands debate as Albanese taunts ‘hiding’ opposition leader

Albanese mocks Dutton for hiding from proper press conferences, but Dutton challenges the PM to a debate.

  • by James Massola
The very big assumption Peter Dutton’s nuclear plan makes

The very big assumption Peter Dutton’s nuclear plan makes

The Coalition’s nuclear costings put it at odds with the government as well as a global effort to reduce emissions by electrifying economies and building renewable energy infrastructure.

  • by Nick O'Malley
Multibillion-dollar plan to convert coal into ‘clean’ hydrogen falters

Multibillion-dollar plan to convert coal into ‘clean’ hydrogen falters

The controversial plan was billed as a lifeline for the Latrobe Valley’s ageing brown coal industry.

  • by Bianca Hall and Nick Toscano
Renewables surge shows Australia can meet ambitious 2035 reductions

Renewables surge shows Australia can meet ambitious 2035 reductions

The UK has promised to cut emissions by 81 per cent by 2035. The Climate Change Authority is considering how much more we could do.

  • by Bianca Hall and Nick O'Malley
As the world wobbles on climate, Australia doubles down

As the world wobbles on climate, Australia doubles down

Rattled by Donald Trump’s victory and pushback against earlier commitments, the world’s climate diplomats have struggled to find common ground during COP29 talks.

  • by Nick O'Malley
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How climate-denier Trump may leave China to save the planet

How climate-denier Trump may leave China to save the planet

Xi Jinping will take great delight in showing the world how decadent the US becomes under Donald Trump when it comes to global warming. The planet may be the winner.

  • by Ross Gittins
Albanese unlikely to announce new climate targets until after federal election

Albanese unlikely to announce new climate targets until after federal election

The prime minister is telling regional leaders he is on track to slash emissions by 43 per cent by 2030, but has hedged on whether he will announce an updated target before voters go to the ballot box next year.

  • by David Crowe
Tax business-class flights, crypto and plastics, UN climate talks told

Tax business-class flights, crypto and plastics, UN climate talks told

Climate leaders suggest new taxes on dirty old industries could help pay for the multitrillion-dollar cost of stabilising the climate.

  • by Nick O'Malley
NSW is set to miss all emissions targets until 2050. Here’s why

NSW is set to miss all emissions targets until 2050. Here’s why

A report shows the state is not on track to meet its net zero target or interim reduction goals.

  • by Nick O'Malley
World’s biggest renewables hub planned for Australian desert

World’s biggest renewables hub planned for Australian desert

Donald Trump’s US election win is raising hopes for green investment growth in markets outside the US – and plans are afoot for Australia to capitalise.

  • by Mike Foley

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