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Author Naomi Klein says it's not necessarily that the Right doesn't believe in climate change, it's that they see economic advantage in drowning the poor.

Naomi Klein on climate change, cooking the poor and the disgraceful Australia-Canada bond

Author Naomi Klein says it's not necessarily that the Right doesn't believe in climate change, it's that they see economic advantage in drowning the poor.

Climate talks are making progress in Peru (with one noted dissenting voice -- no points for guessing). But the fossil fuel industry has a trillion reasons to try to stop climate action.

Fossil fuel's trillion-dollar incentive to rain on Lima climate conference parade

Climate talks are making progress in Peru (with one noted dissenting voice -- no points for guessing). But the fossil fuel industry has a trillion reasons to try to stop climate action.

Germany's largest energy utility is splitting into two companies, with one focusing on renewables and the other on fossil fuels and nuclear power. It's high time Australia also realised fossil fuels and nuclear are both on their way out.

Germany's big energy play has nuclear lessons for Australia

Germany's largest energy utility is splitting into two companies, with one focusing on renewables and the other on fossil fuels and nuclear power. It's high time Australia also realised fossil fuels and nuclear are both on their way out.

Australia is unlikely to be able to leverage another "Australia clause" at the Lima negotiations -- the United States has been showing us up on climate action for 20 years.

Australia will disgrace itself in Lima, just as it did in Kyoto

Australia is unlikely to be able to leverage another "Australia clause" at the Lima negotiations -- the United States has been showing us up on climate action for 20 years.

The comet lander Philae has discovered a great deal that was previously unknown about comets. But it hasn't brought home news of alien life.

Life on Mars? What Philae's discovery really means

The comet lander Philae has discovered a great deal that was previously unknown about comets. But it hasn't brought home news of alien life.

It is clearer than ever that Australia must act on climate change -- or risk being left behind. Climate Institute deputy CEO <b>Erwin Jackson</b> explains.

US-China climate deal shows up Australia's pathetic targets

It is clearer than ever that Australia must act on climate change -- or risk being left behind. Climate Institute deputy CEO Erwin Jackson explains.

Authorities are considering introducing Tasmanian devils onto Wilson's Prom to decrease the feral cat population. But biologist <b>Allen Greer</b> says there's little evidence the devils will make any difference.

Should Tassie devils be introduced to Wilson's Prom?

Authorities are considering introducing Tasmanian devils onto Wilson's Prom to decrease the feral cat population. But biologist Allen Greer says there's little evidence the devils will make any difference.

This morning, the European Space Agency's Philae lander touched down on the surface of a comet. Now comes the hard part.

Balanced precariously on the face of a comet, Philae's work is just beginning

This morning, the European Space Agency's Philae lander touched down on the surface of a comet. Now comes the hard part.

Think comets are pristine, snowy wonderlands? Think again -- and comet lander Philae will prove it.

Cold as ice? Comet landing comes with a long tail of fibs

Think comets are pristine, snowy wonderlands? Think again -- and comet lander Philae will prove it.

Greg Hunt's plan to reduce carbon emissions through cleaner coal is too little, too late.

No DICE: Greg Hunt deceives the public about 'clean' coal project

Greg Hunt's plan to reduce carbon emissions through cleaner coal is too little, too late.