Leaders celebrate the adoption of the Paris Agreement on Saturday.
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The Paris Agreement is an extraordinary achievement. But there is much work to be done to ensure global warming does not exceed dangerous levels.
Climate activists demand a fair share outside the Paris conference.
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The Paris Agreement will leave activists demanding direct action on fossil fuels and energy market reform.
Even oil and gas companies have now started calling for a global carbon tax.
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Even oil companies have started asking for a price on carbon, not least because it could help them avoid other, stricter forms of regulation.
Is the “end of the world” the best way to understand our ecological woes?
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Collapse porn. Apocalyptica. Eco-rapture. A growing genre of environmental writing that sees endless economic growth as the enemy.
Engie’s renewable energy installation outside the Paris climate conference.
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Companies in the fossil fuel business are coming up with ways to green their image - including sponsoring the Paris climate summit.
Al Gore lays some facts on the COP21 meeting.
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With the main UN climate negotiations grinding along elsewhere in the building, Al Gore told a packed side event about his vision for a low-carbon economy.
Pulpit friction.
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The land of Ikea and apple charlotte is hoping to sell its vision of sustainability at COP21. There are a couple of meatballs in the ointment, though.
Big promises: John Key addresses the COP21 opening session.
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New Zealand Prime Minister won plaudits at COP21 for issuing a declaration against fossil fuel subsidies. But he has also effectively weakened his country’s emissions target.
The low-lying islands of the Pacific such as Kiribati are vulnerable to sea level rise.
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Australia need to take responsibility for the consequences of its fossil fuel consumption and exports.
Strong links to the mining sector have put universities in a difficult position.
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There are ‘fossil free’ campaigns at 15 Australian universities, but yet no university has fully committed to divesting in fossil fuels.
Getting out the message: environmental activists seized on the Keystone XL pipeline as a symbol.
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Activists can rightfully claim some credit for the Obama’s decision to reject the Keystone XL pipeline. How did they do it?
Road to nowhere?
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Obama will decide on the Keystone pipeline before he leaves office, but despite marginal voter interest, it’s an issue politicians on all sides will not let die.
A tax on coal would increase the price, reducing demand but benefiting exporting countries such as Australia.
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Coal exporting countries could buffer the transition to low carbon economies by taxing coal production or exports.
Part of the coal loading facility at Kooragang Island, NSW.
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The Academy says it will withdraw “millions of dollars” from investments in environmentally sensitive activities, primarily in energy and mining companies.
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Fracking in the US has relied on chemicals linked to a range of health problems but the industry claims UK operations would be far safer.
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MIT has angered fossil fuel divestment proponents, but its strategy of industry engagement is ultimately more effective.
Coal no more? The rise of renewables and climate action will spell an end to Australia’s coal industry.
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Australia’s failure to reassess its commitment to coal will have serious negative consequences, not only for Australia’s economy, but for the health and well being of millions of people and the global environment.
A fracking well in Pennsylvania, which saw rapid and sometimes-problematic spread of natural gas development.
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Different states and countries with shale gas can benefit from the mistakes made by other regions that rushed into fracking. Here’s one state’s plan.
The shale oil revolution has only just begun.
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Oil price developments over the past 40 years have been truly spectacular, but the recent fall in oil prices is likely to last, thanks to increasing production.
Change is coming for Australia’s energy sector. Time for our leaders to embrace it.
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The key drivers for energy in the 21st century are managing climate change, shifting community concerns, and radical technology change.