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<em>The Power Index</em> is profiling the top 10 people who are de-carbonising Australia's economy. Read our long list of the top 25 here, before we launch into the pointy end of the list tomorrow ...

The Power Index: our long list of carbon cutters

The Power Index is profiling the top 10 people who are de-carbonising Australia's economy. Read our long list of the top 25 here, before we launch into the pointy end of the list tomorrow ...

No-one in the 1980s in Australia saw the future direction of aviation with more clarity and purpose than James Strong, who has died at 68, writes <b>Ben Sandilands</b>.

Vale James Strong, captain of change in Australian aviation

No-one in the 1980s in Australia saw the future direction of aviation with more clarity and purpose than James Strong, who has died at 68, writes Ben Sandilands.

Who's really cutting carbon in Australia? <em>The Power Index</em> uncovers the most influential: the business chiefs, lawyers, regulators and bureaucrats driving the green economy as concerns mount globally over climate change.

The Power Index: who's doing the heavy lifting on carbon?

Who's really cutting carbon in Australia? The Power Index uncovers the most influential: the business chiefs, lawyers, regulators and bureaucrats driving the green economy as concerns mount globally over climate change.

Clive Palmer's <em>Titanic II</em> will have a high-tech engine, air conditioning, a hospital, a helipad ... and more lifeboats. But you'll still be able to dine in early-20th century finery.

Meet Titanic II: everything you need to know about Clive's ark

Clive Palmer's Titanic II will have a high-tech engine, air conditioning, a hospital, a helipad ... and more lifeboats. But you'll still be able to dine in early-20th century finery.

Departing BHP boss Marius Kloppers is leaving the mining company in far worse shape than he found it -- and being paid handsomely for it. Even Rich Lister Ivan Glasenberg took a swipe today.

Kloppers 'really screwed up', but still gets $85m for BHP stint

Departing BHP boss Marius Kloppers is leaving the mining company in far worse shape than he found it -- and being paid handsomely for it. Even Rich Lister Ivan Glasenberg took a swipe today.

Brightening marine clouds to reflect more sunlight? Coating the Earth with a solar shield of sulphate particles? From the new book <em>Earthmasters</em>, how science -- and Bill Gates -- could tackle climate change.

How Bill Gates is engineering the Earth to resist climate change

Brightening marine clouds to reflect more sunlight? Coating the Earth with a solar shield of sulphate particles? From the new book Earthmasters, how science -- and Bill Gates -- could tackle climate change.

Hamish McLennan, the new CEO of Ten, has promised the network's third revamp in two years. But until its deals with the Murdoch-owned Shine and Fox are reworked, an improvement in ratings seems unlikely

Another revamp won't save Murdoch's Ten debacle

Hamish McLennan, the new CEO of Ten, has promised the network's third revamp in two years. But until its deals with the Murdoch-owned Shine and Fox are reworked, an improvement in ratings seems unlikely

The Ten Network is in deep despair with an enormous job for new CEO Hamish McLennan ahead. So why is the company firing off legal letters around commentary of its woes?

Under Murdoch, Ten sprays bullets in all directions

The Ten Network is in deep despair with an enormous job for new CEO Hamish McLennan ahead. So why is the company firing off legal letters around commentary of its woes?

The shadowy figure that used to stand behind a client in court is slowly coming forward, garnering media attention and blurring the line between legal advocate and spin doctor.

Lawyers with stars in their eyes are blurring the lines

The shadowy figure that used to stand behind a client in court is slowly coming forward, garnering media attention and blurring the line between legal advocate and spin doctor.

Maris Kloppers will leave BHP Billiton in good shape. But his propensity to overreach has left its mark on the firm and the country, writes <b>David Llewellyn-Smith</b> of <a href="http://www.macrobusiness.com.au/" target="_blank"><em>Macro Business</em></a>.

Kloppers overreached but leaves BHP in good shape

Maris Kloppers will leave BHP Billiton in good shape. But his propensity to overreach has left its mark on the firm and the country, writes David Llewellyn-Smith of Macro Business.