Paris Agreement
‘Savage blow’: Coal companies hit back over banks’ flight from fossil fuels
Coal companies are fighting back against banks that are refusing to lend to them in a battle for the future of the economy.
- by Anne Hyland
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Phone a friend: Boris Johnson pressures Morrison on net zero by 2050 during climate call
The conversation occurred on the same day the British Prime Minister’s climate chief said it was time to “consign coal power to history”.
- by Bevan Shields
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Ethical investing
‘Problematic’: Macquarie’s green push questioned due to fracking investments
Macquarie Group’s climate commitments have been questioned amid revelations the banking giant controls investments in dozens of fracking companies.
- by Charlotte Grieve
Turnbull says ‘right wing craziness’ drives the government on climate
Malcolm Turnbull joins a chorus of clean energy supporters disappointed in the federal government, saying only the “implausible” threat of Labor will shift it.
- by Nick O'Malley
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Sydney councils
Sydney to spend $24 million to accelerate net-zero goal by five years
The City of Sydney will bring forward its net-zero emissions goal to 2035, making it the first council in the state to set such an early target.
- by Peter Hannam
How a ‘green pillow’ is helping to save Hoi An from climate change floods
The mangrove forest planted along this shrinking village’s riverbank is like a pillow that doesn’t stop but slows down the forces of nature.
- by Lam Le
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Climate policy
Australia pressured to step up climate action during G7 talks
First from Washington DC and now from London, Australia faces friendly but firm diplomatic pressure to commit to more ambitious climate targets.
- by Nick O'Malley
State action alone could lead to nation meeting emissions targets
Even if the federal government takes no action, the states’ own efforts to reduce climate change would enable Australia to meet current emission reduction targets.
- by Nick O'Malley
There’s a key element missing from the debate about Australia’s journey to net-zero emissions
Everyday Australians are being left out of the conversation.
- by Lynne Gallagher
Analysis
Analysis
Emissions targets could have been more ambitious but heading in right direction
While Victoria’s new climate goals are achievable are they in line with what’s needed to keep global warming under two degrees?
- by Miki Perkins
Victoria makes pledge to halve carbon emissions by 2030
All government operations – from schools to hospitals – will be powered by renewable energy within the next four years.
- by Miki Perkins and Nick Toscano