Research suggests Tony Abbott’s climate views are welcome in the Hunter Valley
While Tony Abbott's London climate speech has been widely criticised, research suggests his views have long had a sympathetic ear in Australia's coal heartland.
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Tony Abbott, once the ‘climate weathervane’, has long since rusted stuck
Tony Abbott will deliver a speech to the Global Warming Policy Foundation. Has the human weathervane stopped spinning? What does it mean for climate politics?
Coal and the Coalition: the policy knot that still won’t untie
The Turnbull government is still tying itself in knots over the future of coal, as literally decades of policy turmoil on climate and energy continue to roll on.
The Madhouse Effect: this is how climate denial in Australia and the US compares
While climate denialism impedes policymaking in both the US and Australia, there are key differences in their political and public cultures.
How trade policies can support global efforts to curb climate change
Climate change will have a big impact on the global economy, for better or worse. We explore four issues that bring climate and trade negotiations head to head.
Two new books show there’s still no goodbye to messy climate politics
What future the Great Barrier Reef? What future energy policy? Two new publications on the ongoing battles of climate politics deserve close attention.
In the absence of national leadership, cities are driving climate policy
A new report from the Climate Council details the climate policy ambitions of Australian cities and local governments, and launches a new project to link their efforts together.
Cities can jump-start climate progress by plugging in their vehicles
More than 200 mayors have committed their cities to stick with the Paris climate deal no matter what the US does. Electric vehicles offer a promising route to making good on that pledge.
Trump’s climate policy may backfire, as he unwittingly plays an old psychologists’ trick
US withdrawal from the Paris Agreement might eventually be a good thing for the climate. Psychologists call this a 'paradoxical intervention'.
While nations play politics, cities and states are taking up the climate challenge
As the US leaves the Paris accord, how much faith should we put in international treaties? States, cities and local movements are increasingly important players in the fight against climate change.
Trump’s decision to quit the Paris Agreement may be his worst business ‘deal’ yet
However, the global climate regime should survive without the United States.
Should the US stay in the Paris Agreement? A majority of Democrats and Republicans think so
The White House is deciding whether or not to stay in the Paris climate agreement. But a large majority of Americans – including Trump voters – want the U.S. to participate and lead.
China is planning ahead for life after coal
The era of a new coal power plant in China every week is over.
Why China is serious about becoming the global leader on climate change
Beijing wants to build an 'ecological civilisation'.
Trump tears down US climate policy, but America could lose out as a result
Donald Trump has signalled the end of US leadership on climate policy, with potentially unpleasant consequences for America's economy, security and diplomatic standing.
So long, Climate Institute – too sensible for the current policy soap opera
After 12 years, The Climate Institute is shutting down having failed to find financial backing for its brand of "centrist, pragmatic advocacy" on climate policy.
How to talk climate change across the aisle: Focus on adaptive solutions rather than causes
Talk of adapting to climate change is less polarizing to conservatives than the idea of slashing emissions.
New coal plants wouldn’t be clean, and would cost billions in taxpayer subsidies
Nobody in business wants to touch new "clean" coal plants, which means taxpayers would be left to foot the billion-dollar bills.
Turnbull’s energy policy vision: heavy on direction, light on action
Prime minister Malcolm Turnbull has set out a strong vision for Australia's energy policy, but there are many challenges ahead.
President Trump threatens to undermine key measure of climate policy success
The social cost of carbon – which calculates the impact of carbon emissions – plays a key role in US climate policy.
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