In the next week or so, the carnival of climate carpetbaggers is about to fold its tents on the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme. How it will all end up is still anyone’s guess, writes John Connor.
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Failure or foundations for Copenhagen
We are currently not on track to sign a ratifiable treaty in Copenhagen but that’s not to say we shouldn’t expect key outcomes that will set us on the path to achieve this global treaty in 2010, writes Erwin Jackson.
The $20b CPRS amendments with no budget impact
The Opposition believes its proposed CPRS amendments will have little or no fiscal impact, despite a suggested significant increase in compensation for trade-exposed polluters and the removal of coal emissions from the scheme.
CPRS polluter haggling crushes our national interest
You can’t drive the economy forward while looking in the rear-view mirror, and as the low carbon competitiveness report highlights, the longer we delay “the more costly the eventual transition will be”, writes John Connor .
Future of clean energy jobs in Senate’s hands
It’s time politicians and big polluters stopped arguing or seeking excuses for inaction and got on with the job, writes John Connor.
Climate Institute: All eyes on the government now
If the Government responds with the right policies, today, the fourth of July, would mark an important step towards carbon independence day, writes John Connor of The Climate Institute.
The Climate Institute defends its coal alliance
Has The Climate Institute unwittingly damaged their brand by announcing a “historic alliance” with the World Wildlife Fund, The Coal Association and the CFMEU? Sophie Black investigates.
PM Rudd’s first assignment: What I Did On My Trip to Bali
Kevin Rudd has indicated that he’s going to be big on report cards during his term. Report cards for his ministers, a report card for himself. The Climate Institute have kindly provided a cut-out-and-keep list of assessment guidelines for the new PM’s first big assignment.
Crikey Says: Crikey Says
According to a new report from Graeme Pearman, the former head of CSIRO’s atmospheric research unit, the latest evidence indicates that the rate of global warming has dramatically increased in the past 12 months.
Climate change in the marginals: the hot issue
As a handy reference point for today’s Environment portfolio smackdown which is now airing on Sky News, Crikey thought it appropriate to publish the Climate Institute’s latest polling on how important the environment issue is to voters in the all important marginals.
A weird day in the climate change debate
Yesterday was a weird one in the climate debate but as the smoke clears real differences between the major parties are now emerging, writes Climate Institute CEO John Connor.
Crikey Policy Comparison Part 6: Climate change (with Kyoto updates!)
A recent Climate Institute survey reports that two thirds of voters surveyed in marginal seats say climate change will affect their vote. Here’s a comprehensive and up to date rundown of the two major parties on the issue. And of course, there’s a third party that have been jumping up and down about this subject for much longer than the two major parties — we’ve included The Greens below too.
Kilgour: Best to save the planet before we bank the tax cuts
Campaign week one went straight to the hip pocket. Tax cuts and affordable housing. But those two policies will be meaningless if immediate action on climate change is ignored, writes Adam Kilgour.
State of the Planet
Climate Institute spends big on ad campaign … Big-Mac green drive crashes Japanese gov website … bigger the truck, better for the environment? … Oz faces permament dry.
Delay on climate change: the superannuation fallout
Generation X can add another entry to their ‘Reasons I Remain Disaffected’ list — the Climate Institute are today warning that there’s a serious risk that delayed action will harm Gen X. They stand to lose up to $1300 in superannuation for each year of retirement, writes Sophie Black.
