Clean development mechanism


Garnaut talks tough — and looks north

Many Australians view PNG as a nation propped up by Australian aid dollars, but in last night’s curtain-raiser to today’s release of his interim report, Professor Ross Garnaut highlighted the nation could come to our rescue as we look for massive, low cost carbon abatement, writes Murray Griffin.

Bali: A tight spot for Kevin

The Rudd Government remains in danger of having its reputation tarnished at the Bali conference by the activities of the Australian delegation, writes Clive Hamilton.

Howard’s Kyoto alternative will have dire economic consequences

Having attacked the UN for years, including its alleged failure to develop a viable response to climate change, President Bush’s endorsement of the G8 statement was a huge concession. In short, Bush blinked, but Howard still hasn’t budged — so where does this leave Australia in the global climate change conversation? asks Clive Hamilton.