Malcolm Turnbull today announced details of a lower-cost emissions trading scheme, which would significantly increase Australia’s reliance on overseas permits. But there’s no free lunch in reducing carbon emissions: someone has to pay.
Emissions targets
China ready to deal on climate change
Beijing are finally ready to come to the table on carbon emissions — at least according to the British government.
Bickering over the cost of climate change
The emissions trading debate has been a boon for economic consultants, writes Bernard Keane.
Australia’s Kyoto target is a croc
The Rudd government knows the story behind our soft Kyoto target, so why keep peddling the spin?
