Do we really need to work 5 days a week?What effect would a four day working week have on Australians? For starters: reduced emissions, better quality of life and increased efficiency, writes John Davidson.
Emissions
Obama ushers in new era of fuel efficiency
President Obama announces tough new nationwide rules for automobile emissions and mileage standards, embracing standards that California has sought to enact for years over the objections of the auto industry and the Bush administration.
Yes, Malcolm, we do lead the world in changing the climate
If admitting you have a problem is the first step in overcoming it, we should be offering Federal Environment Malcolm Turnbull generous praise today for admitting Australia leads the world in climate change, writes Thomas Hunter.
Crikey Cabbie Panel: Should Australia ratify a post-2012 Kyoto?
After labor environment spokesman Peter Garrett put himself in a policy pickle yesterday, we asked the Crikey Cabbie Panel if Australia should sign a post-2012 emissions agreement, regardless of what the US and China do?
Why should green groups take the leap of faith for Rudd?
Australia’s peak greens are in a hot spot. Labor’s climate policy is
vague and lacking urgency, short-term emissions and renewable energy targets. And it is committed to new coal mines and increasing coal exports. Anxious for a Labor victory, what does a good green do? writes David Spratt.
