Why Alan Finkel is wrong about climate action
Resistance is not futile, as Alan Finkel might have us believe. There are so many reasons why climate action can and must go much faster. The post Why Alan Finkel is wrong about climate action appeared first on RenewEconomy.
UK’s climate pledges lead the world, but its policy falls badly short
UK government has made historic climate promises in the past year, for which it deserves credit. But it has been too slow to follow these with delivery. The post UK’s climate pledges lead the world, but its policy falls badly short appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Faking climate action will be the main game at major gas conference
A massive gas industry conference marks an acceleration in efforts to create weak, ineffective climate ‘targets’ to mask huge fossil expansion. The post Faking climate action will be the main game at major gas conference appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Your G7 greenwashing guide: How Australia will feign climate ambition
Instead of focusing on reducing emissions, Australia’s government is putting great effort into greenwashing and twisting statistics. Here’s how. The post Your G7 greenwashing guide: How Australia will feign climate ambition appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Taylor’s new $2 billion fossil subsidy snubs EVs and provides security only for oil companies
In a year where climate action is accelerating and the EV industry is burgeoning, Australia’s government is ramping up subsidies for oil refineries. The post Taylor’s new $2 billion fossil subsidy snubs EVs and provides security only for oil companies appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Running the numbers on Victoria’s climate plan – the leader in state climate action
Victoria has raised its climate ambition – but has it raised it far enough? There seems to be plenty of low hanging fruit left strangely unpicked. The post Running the numbers on Victoria’s climate plan – the leader in state climate action appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Historic German court decision rules climate inaction violates rights of the young
A significant and historic ruling from Germany’s top court: putting off climate action for future generations to deal with is illegal. The post Historic German court decision rules climate inaction violates rights of the young appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Morrison finds shameless new way to fake climate action as world steps up
As major emitters took major steps to enhancing climate action, Scott Morrison figured out a stunning new way to fake emissions reductions. The post Morrison finds shameless new way to fake climate action as world steps up appeared first on RenewEconomy.
UK’s stunning new climate target adds major pressure on Australia
The UK government has announced a climate target of 78% reductions by 2035. It shines a bright light on Australia’s current inaction. The post UK’s stunning new climate target adds major pressure on Australia appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Australia’s big four banks drag heels on fossil fuel finance: new report
A new report on the global supply of finance to fossil fuel companies shows Australia’s big four banks are doing terribly. The post Australia’s big four banks drag heels on fossil fuel finance: new report appeared first on RenewEconomy.
