Paris Agreement
COP26: How will the Oz soft-shoe climate shuffle be received?
A broad picture of what Australia might offer the world is emerging from the political uncertainty, and the world is taking notice.
- by Nick O'Malley
Latest
Twelve Apostles drilling plan turns spotlight on Victoria’s gas strategy
Victorian government consent over a proposal to extract gas near the Twelve Apostles raises questions about its long-term plans for the future of gas in the state.
- by Miki Perkins
‘A joke if it wasn’t so serious’: Australia lags developed countries on climate action
No Australian federal government “policies or discourses” were found to help manage a wind-down of fossil fuel production.
- by Nick O'Malley and Miki Perkins
Origin Energy faces climate push as investors dial up the heat
More than 40 per cent of Origin’s shareholders backed an activist resolution for the company to align its spending strategy with stronger goals to stop global warming.
- by Nick Toscano
Exclusive
National Australia Bank
NAB targeted by Indigenous group over stake in Canadian pipeline
National Australia Bank has been targeted by a coalition of more than 100 activist organisations who are calling for divestment from Canada’s Coastal GasLink project, a controversial pipeline fiercely opposed by the Wet’suwet’en nation.
- by Charlotte Grieve
Grim future for coal and gas if China and Japan meet climate plans
The future of regional-based fossil fuel exports is grim according to the RBA, creating headaches for the Nationals.
- by Mike Foley
Australia’s climate uncertainty a turn-off for investors: IGCC
Australia is on par with Saudi Arabia and Russia as one of the least attractive destinations for green investment, as the world switches to a cleaner energy future.
- by Charlotte Grieve
Who called COP26 a ‘last chance saloon’? Take the climate change quiz
Test your own knowledge of the Glasgow summit and the issues at stake.
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
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
Editorial
Editorial
Morrison must not outsource climate policy to the Nationals
The Prime Minister has a duty to take back control of the climate change debate and set out a long-term course.
- The Herald's View