Great Scott: The moment of truth for Morrison’s leadership
For Scott Morrison, committing to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 is a huge political gamble, writes Peter Gleeson.
Mission Zero
PM’s big climate summit problem
Scott Morrison will arrive in Glasgow with a net zero 2050 target and a clear goal. But critics say one thing could deal him out.
‘Hazardous’: how heat could kill summer sport
Extreme weather is increasingly affecting summer sports, with life-changing consequences for athletes. But now a new group is speaking up on the issue.
PM to resist global coal ban pressure
Prime Minister Scott Morrison said he would resist pressure at the G20 summit to phase out fossil fuels like coal.
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Liberal Senator goes rogue on PM’s net zero plans
Rogue Liberal Senator Alex Antic says net zero is “nothing more than a slogan” – and what do regional SA MPs think?
How China is hoodwinking the world on climate
A secret Chinese campaign to infiltrate global environmental bodies with their own agenda threatens united efforts to move to net zero.
Barnaby won’t back PM’s net zero plan without changes
Barnaby Joyce has said Scott Morrison’s net zero plan won’t get support from the Nationals as he warned they will not be threatened or pushed into it.
Mining billionaire’s plan to keep Australians in a ‘solid job’
Aussie mining tycoon Andrew “Twiggy” Forrest has reassured the mums and dads on Struggle Street the nation has a greener future with more jobs.
‘There’s a future in mining but it has to change’
Those from the Upper Hunter in NSW know there is a change coming. But miners need to know their jobs have a future.
Vic workers ‘want real jobs, not token retraining’
The CFMMEU is backing an energy transition and isn’t against a net zero by 2050 target, but they have concerns about how it would happen and create jobs.
How Victorians can save $5000 a year by going green
Victorians can make simple, fast changes to their energy usage and petrol bills by choosing greener ways to live.
How Queenslanders can save $5000 a year by going green
Queenslanders can make simple, fast changes to their energy usage and petrol bills by choosing greener ways to live.
Does Australia have a future with coal?
Coal is a massive export earner and a huge employer but bad for the atmosphere. Here’s why the coal question is trickier than you might think.
Coles, Woolies, Qantas’ low price move to help Aussies
Australia’s biggest companies will make buying groceries, boarding a plane or heating a home more sustainable without the bigger price-tag for customers.
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