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Our carbon task just got harder
First, the good news. Australia will, as expected, comfortably meet its Kyoto emission reduction target, and won't get into trouble with the international community when its report card is due at the end of 2012.http://www.climatespectator.com.au/commentary/our-carbon-task-just-got-harder
It should be easy being green
Is the Australian Government subsidising the fossil fuel industry? That's the question posed in a recent ABC Unleashed article from the Institute of Public Affairs.At a time when Australians are rightly concerned about rising energy costs as well as the need to shift to an economy powered by clean energy, where our taxes get spent is an important issue. But asking whether the Australian Government is subsidising the fossil fuel industry is the wrong question.http://www.abc.net.au/unleashed/43868.html
Australia admits CO2 emissions will balloon
Australia's climate change policies will lead greenhouse gas emissions to balloon out of control in the next few years, the federal government says in an annual report to the United Nations.http://www.smh.com.au/environment/climate-change/australia-admits-co2-emissions-will-balloon-20110208-1alqn.htmlBen Cubby, SMH, February 9, 2011
Firies 'will die' without climate action
JOSH JERGAJanuary 28, 2010
AAP
Tidal power project could run all homes
NIGEL ADLAMJanuary 29th, 2010
A COMPANY wants to build a multimillion-dollar tidal power project in the Top End.
US sets 17pc carbon emissions reduction target
AFP January 29, 2010 8:34AM
THE United States today officially stated a goal to cut carbon emissions by 17 per cent by 2020 off 2005 levels, in a submission to the United Nations as part of last month's Copenhagen meeting.The United States said it expected to cut emissions blamed for global warming "in the range of 17 per cent" and "anticipated" that Congress would approve legislation to meet the target.
Europe offers to cut emissions 95% by 2050 if deal reached at Copenhagen
EU sends 'clear message' to the world with ambitious target
Ian Traynor in Brussels
Wednesday 21 October 2009 17.31 BST
Taking the temperature of our climate scientists, part 1
Margot O'Neill
Have you heard the one about the international climate scientist buying land in New Zealand? An isolated, cold and elevated hideaway could be become de rigeur in family wills to try to protect future generations against rising sea levels, drought and heatwaves. Actually there's no punchline here. It's just a rumour. But it's also an uncomfortable realisation that some experts studying the data may have already decided what the future looks like.
China leads accusation that rich nations are trying to sabotage climate treaty
Angry statement from 131 countries at climate talks in Bangkok claims rich nations are rejecting historical responsibilities
John Vidal, environment editor in Bangkok
Monday 5 October 2009
More in Europe Look to Carbon Tax to Curb Emissions
By JAMES KANTER and MATTHEW SALTMARSH
Published: September 9, 2009 BRUSSELS -
Economists have long seen a carbon tax as a good idea because of its simplicity: Polluters pay at a level that is set by decree.