Environment
Climate change
‘Lead by example’: Former UN chief says Morrison must do more on climate
Former world leaders say Australia must step up its 2030 emission reductions targets to do its fair share on the global push to tackle climate change.
- by Nick O'Malley
Latest
Climate deal in the works
Australia's new climate policy is expected to be announced in coming weeks with PM Scott Morrison hoping to come to agreement with the Nationals ahead of the Glasgow climate summit.
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Business frustration over government’s climate inaction grows
As the Glasgow climate talks approach, pressure mounts on the government to make serious commitments on emission reductions.
- by Nick O'Malley and Nick Toscano
Analysis
Energy
How do we tackle Australia’s burning problem before it burns us?
If Australia sets a ‘net zero by 2050’ target at COP26, it will likely be heralded as a major shift, but it’s unlikely to do anything to align us with that trajectory.
- by Ketan Joshi
Opinion
Glasgow summit
NSW’s green machine leaves PM’s jalopy for dust
Matt Kean, the NSW Liberal minister leading the charge on a clean energy future, has some pointed words for his federal colleagues. If they drag the chain, he says, NSW can make its own deals with the world.
- by Peter Hartcher
Explainer
Glasgow summit
‘A matter of survival’: What’s COP26?
What is a “COP”? How did we get here? And what needs to be achieved at Glasgow?
- by Nick O'Malley
On the eve of COP26, the guest list remains a mystery
Hours after the Queen made it clear she was unamused by the number of world leaders yet to confirm their attendance at the Glasgow COP26 climate talks, Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced he would attend.
- by Nick O'Malley and Laura Chung
Opinion
Renewables
Blue or green, our future with hydrogen is bright
The former chief scientist argues we need to cut emissions as quickly as possible - and hydrogen from both sources will deliver the result.
- by Alan Finkel
Opinion
Renewables
Australian business talks big on climate, but who’s walking the talk?
New research attempts to sort the PR spin and “greenwashing” from the businesses that are taking concerted action to drive down emissions.
- by Andrew Charlton
Explainer
Future Power
Hype or holy grail: What’s driving the hydrogen rush?
What is green hydrogen? How could it help the environment? And what’s its future in Australia?
- by Nick Toscano