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Climate Change
‘Fake independents are recipe for chaos’
The architect of Scott Morrison’s successful 2019 election campaign says a vote for ‘fake’ pro-climate independents increases the risk of a chaotic hung parliament.
Morrison could deliver second miracle victory
Scott Morrison faces an uphill battle selling his green credentials to inner-city and tree-change voters, but he can still turn things around.
‘Big investment’ in natural wonder
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has insisted Australia is a ‘leader in reef management’ while announcing a billion-dollar package in an attempt to save the natural wonder.
OZ Minerals considers nickel processing as battery metals surge
Nickel from OZ Minerals’ West Musgrave project could be processed on-site and supplied direct to electric vehicle or battery makers, with the company now looking into the idea.
Fake snow fraught with danger, Beijing told
The threat will increase as more resorts lose natural snow cover due to climate change, according to researchers.
From Covid to climate, navigating the extremes
Alan Finkel says the politics of the Covid-19 pandemic has reminded him of the climate change culture wars that dominated his tenure as chief scientist.
Westpac sends 800 bankers for environmental, social training
The banking major hopes to boost its green credentials by rolling out environmental, social and governance training for more than 800 bankers.
Can-do Adblue deal dodging Chinese ban
Australia is almost fully self sufficient in producing AdBlue – a key ingredient in powering diesel engines – smashing China’s stranglehold on the product.
Fortescue pays $309m for Williams F1 offshoot
Fortescue has paid a big price to acquire the battery technology offshoot of the Williams F1 team that it says will be a crucial plank in the company’s 2030 climate goals.
Act now on climate change: businesses leaders
Australian business leaders are more alarmed about climate change than ever, with a report finding a big opinion shift in just eight months.
Google to probe Climate MPs’ ads
Google has launched an investigation into pro-climate candidates and independent MPs supported by the Climate 200 group.
‘Never seen sanctions like ones I’ll impose on Russia’
Joe Biden warns Russia is ready to invade Ukraine, says he’s optimistic Congress will pass his climate, health plans.
Albo, renewable energy will not power your blueprint
The Opposition Leader speaks of “cheap renewable energy” as if it’s already a feature of our economy, but the harsh fact is that it may take quite some time before it can compete on both price and reliability.
News flash: less lockdown lightning as emissions decline
The change in the weather appears to have been driven by steep declines in industrial activity and road and air traffic.
The cooling relief of La Nina is welcomed by all of us
That Australia has benefited from La Nina is, indeed, fortunate, but the rest of the world has been less fortunate. The simple reality is that La Nina is not a forever solution.
$6 trillion giant puts green target on ASX 200
A top global money manager has put Australian companies on notice to come clean on how they intend to hit net zero targets, arguing climate change is a ‘systemic risk’.
Cool change a hot topic for wineries
Australian wineries are following a global trend by relocating to regions with cooler climates, to escape the impact of global warming.
Coal power, carbon emissions surge to record levels
New report highlights the gulf between COP26 promises and the reality of global energy.
Unhappy anniversary: 50 years of climate panic
We need a smarter approach that doesn’t scare everyone and focuses on realistic solutions such as innovation. Then everyone, including developing countries, can sustainably go green.
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