Our prospects of a better, fairer future are inextricably linked with the minerals and metals beneath our feet. Is it time to make peace with the industry that extracts them?
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Much of the debate regarding the environmental cost of childbearing is underpinned by one influential study. Given the global commitment to net zero, should this be revisited?
The Danish capital reneged on its net zero target after an incinerator failed to secure state aid.
Force oil and gas companies to dispose of a tonne of CO₂ for every one they emit.
Engineered wood is a sustainable alternative to cement and steel in construction.
The government is now assured it will secure its legislation to enshrine its 43% 2030 emissions reduction target, after Greens leader Adam Bandt pledged his party would support it in both houses.
Michelle Grattan speaks to the Grattan Institute's Tony Wood about the factors that have lead to the crisis, previous governments' failure to plan for transition to renewable sources and the way out.
The New Zealand government has set the goal of net zero by 2050 but to get there, New Zealanders will need to let go of our big cars and embrace smaller options.
It wouldn’t be a modern Australian election campaign without the words “carbon tax” being thrown around.So lets clear a few things up.
University of Canberra Professional Fellow Michelle Grattan and University of Canberra Associate Professor Caroline Fisher discuss the week in politics
“The world has moved past Matt Canavan,” David Littleproud declared on Wednesday, tossing his colleague and former resources minister firmly under the bus as the “climate wars” exploded within the Coalition
Behind the government’s net zero bluster there has been little progress in decarbonising the UK.
Plan to cut emissions quickly, use offsets sparingly and set broader goals for improving society.
Soaking up and storing CO₂ is not just a question of technology.
Labor has released their much anticipated “Powering Australia” climate policy, committing to reduce emissions by 43%.
Australians are ready to embrace electric vehicles - but an emissions ceiling would speed up the transition dramatically.
Workers, not objects, make up most of the capital at risk from climate change.
Strengthen commitments to reduce emissions by 2030, redouble efforts to raise climate finance and junk fossil fuel subsidies.
New Zealand’s international pledges, domestic laws and carbon budgets run on different timelines. They could be better aligned to make sure everyone understands how Aotearoa plans to cut emissions.
Canada must move away from using fossil fuels, but a transition that comes too fast could harm the economy. Policy-makers must strike a balance between energy security and economic growth.
Principais colaboradores
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Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
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Professor of Physical Climate Change; Director of the Priestley International Centre for Climate, University of Leeds
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Visiting Fellow, SPRU, University of Sussex Business School, University of Sussex
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Climateworks Centre - Country Lead, Australia, Monash University
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Associate, Grattan Institute
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CEO, Climateworks Centre
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Executive Director, Oxford Net Zero, University of Oxford
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James Martin Fellow, Oxford Martin School, Environmental Change Institute and Institute for Science Innovation and Society, University of Oxford
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Honorary Senior Lecturer in Chemical Engineering, University of Aberdeen
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Emeritus Professor, Fenner School of Environment & Society, Australian National University
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Professor Emeritus, Macquarie Business School, Macquarie University
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Associate Professor in Urban Planning, The University of Melbourne
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Senior Research Associate in Environmental Governance, Lancaster University
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Professor of Advanced Building Design, University of Hertfordshire
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Professor of Geosystem Science, Director of Oxford Net Zero, University of Oxford
