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No, minister, 250 people haven't been charged with arson

No, minister, 250 people haven't been charged with arson

In the context of the current bushfire crisis, there is simply no evidence that arson was responsible.

History set to repeat itself in royal commission into Black Summer

History set to repeat itself in royal commission into Black Summer

Decades of fires and dozens of reviews, inquiries and royal commissions have taught us to not hold our breath over the upcoming royal commission into the 2020 bushfire crisis.

Vulnerable Australians will bear the brunt of climate change unless we act

Vulnerable Australians will bear the brunt of climate change unless we act

Low-income and vulnerable Australians are likely to experience the negative consequences of climate change first and worst.

How much money has been pledged to bushfire relief — and where is it going?

How much money has been pledged to bushfire relief — and where is it going?

With all the confusion surrounding bushfire relief, Crikey takes a look at what’s been pledged so far, and where it’s going.

Australia's bushfire losses are worse than first thought

Australia's bushfire losses are worse than first thought

The cost is absolutely immense. But the final figures will depend on how quickly we rebuild.

Net zero emissions — a target big enough to cover a host of sins

Net zero emissions — a target big enough to cover a host of sins

Beware the "net zero by 2050" target — it's vague enough that fossil fuel interests see it as an opportunity to expand.

What Scott Morrison needs to do about climate change

What Scott Morrison needs to do about climate change

The PM needs to commit to transitioning away from fossil fuels as soon as possible, while reassuring people that the sky will not fall if he does.

Andrew 'the Bolter' Bolt is a victim of a changing climate

Andrew 'the Bolter' Bolt is a victim of a changing climate

A dispatch from our latest flame war with Andrew Bolt.

Australians want to hear about plans to reduce emissions

Australians want to hear about plans to reduce emissions

The government should tell us how Australian resources and innovation can make us world leaders in clean energy.

All the pros and cons of climate change — now, you can decide!

All the pros and cons of climate change — now, you can decide!

Sometimes choosing is hard! But Crikey's definitive list can help you decide whether this whole climate change hoo-ha is, in fact, good or bad.