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Climate policy
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
Albanese mocks Dutton for hiding from proper press conferences, but Dutton challenges the PM to a debate.
- by James Massola
Analysis
Nuclear energy
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
The controversial plan was billed as a lifeline for the Latrobe Valley’s ageing brown coal industry.
- by Bianca Hall and Nick Toscano
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Anthony Albanese
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
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
Opinion
Global warming
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
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
Analysis
United Nations
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
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New South Wales
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
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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