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.
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A brief history of Al Gore’s climate missions to Australia
Al Gore's trip to Australia this week is the latest in a long line of visits - and not just because he has movies to promote.
Why China is serious about becoming the global leader on climate change
Beijing wants to build an 'ecological civilisation'.
Australian climate politics in 2017: a guide for the perplexed
If you thought the climate debate has been ugly, you haven't seen anything yet. In 2017 Australia will review its climate policies, and the process is not off to a good start.
Will China lead on climate change as green technology booms?
All is not lost for the climate with the election of Donald Trump.
US-China ratification of Paris Agreement ramps up the pressure on Australia
Unlike the Kyoto Protocol, which languished for years, the Paris climate agreement is rocketing towards the threshold for it to enter into international law – leaving Australia in its wake.
Life after DECC? How climate policy can thrive without a government department
The UK's business secretary is well placed to deliver a low carbon economy.
Can Malcolm Turnbull do climate and energy policy now?
Malcolm Turnbull returns to the helm with a wafer-thin majority and a significant element in his government who still oppose climate action - can he defy the odds and serve up some credible policy?
Ideas for Australia: A six-point plan for getting climate policy back on track
Australia has been mired in climate confusion for years - as reflected by its underwhelming performance at last year's Paris climate summit. Here's how to get things back on an even keel.
In blocking EPA Clean Power Plan, is the Supreme Court wading deeper into politics?
By halting Obama's cornerstone climate policy before considering its legality, the Supreme Court could further tarnish its partisan reputation.
Will extreme weather events get Americans to act on climate change?
Despite what some climate advocates think, extreme weather events do little to sway Americans' political views on climate change.
How 1.5 became the most important number at the Paris climate talks
1.5 or 2 degrees? What matters is how we get there.
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PhD Candidate, Sustainable Consumption Institute, University of Manchester
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Associate Professor, School of Geography, University of Melbourne
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Director, Centre for Climate Economics and Policy, Australian National University
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Professor of Global Environmental Politics, College of the Atlantic
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Associate Professor, Indiana University
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Reader in Environmental Innovation & Sociology, Lancaster University
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PhD candidate, Australian German Climate and Energy College, University of Melbourne
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Senior Research Fellow, Development Strategy and Governance, Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research
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Professor of Environmental Law, University of Maryland, Baltimore
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Associate Professor of Public Policy, Australian National University
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Assistant Professor of Instruction, Temple University
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Programme Director, Energy2050, University of Sheffield
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