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Labor targets net-zero emissions by 2050, highlighting Morrison Government’s refusal to adopt a climate policy
SYDNEY, Feb 21 2020 – The Morrison Government’s climate policy void has again been called out as Labor announced a policy of net-zero emissions by 2050. However, immediate and sharp emissions reduction are required to prevent a repeat of this summer’s unprecedented bushfires.Labor Leader Anthony Albanese made the announcement during a speech at the PerCapita…
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New coal doesn’t stack up – just look at Queensland’s renewable energy numbers
There are calls from the backbench and elsewhere for the federal government to safeguard the future of coal. But do those calls make economic sense? A look at Queensland’s energy landscape suggests not. This article was originally published on The Conversation. As the name suggests, Windy Hill near Cairns gets its fair share of power-generating…
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Climate change challenge for new Cabinet
So Rudd has chosen his cabinet. And while us greenies will be shining our (energy efficient) spotlights on the new Minister for Climate Change and Water, Penny Wong, and Environment Minister Peter Garrett, it will be up to the whole cabinet to work together to address the most pressing issue of our time. Treasurer Wayne…