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environment December 19, 2020
Covid-19 saved Morrison, but climate is the real test
Having outperformed the world in containing coronavirus, Australia’s lack of action on climate change will precipitate a much greater crisis.
environment December 12, 2020
The Liberal minister forcing action on climate change
In his first major interview since passing a landmark energy package, NSW Environment Minister Matt Kean outlines his philosophy for a new kind of politics.
resources November 28, 2020
How Australia’s leaders are preparing for climate change
While the Biden presidency pushes forward international climate action, both the Morrison government and its Labor opposition are fractured over emissions policy.
environment November 21, 2020
Covid-19 and the bushfire season
While South Australia scrambles to contain its coronavirus outbreak, there are concerns whether the state – and the rest of the country – will be able to cope with the dual crises of the pandemic and bushfire season.
environment October 22, 2020
Queensland teenagers launch legal challenge of Adani mine
Brooklyn O’Hearn and Claire Galvin have lodged a legal request for the Environment minister to revoke approval for the Carmichael mine, citing research linking its associated emissions with damage to up to 18,000 square kilometres of the World Heritage site.
rural September 26, 2020
On everything from policies regarding water capture to koalas, the NSW Nationals – led by the controversial John Barilaro – are fast losing popularity with their rusted-on constituents and the support of their own party members.
environment September 19, 2020
Gas plan locks in decades of high emissions, experts warn
While the prime minister’s newly announced gas funding is politically useful – soothing the Coalition backbench and wedging Labor – it will imperil Australia’s climate targets.
environment September 12, 2020
Logging after the Black Summer bushfires
Despite warnings from environmental experts, logging has recommenced in NSW forests ravaged by the Black Summer bushfires. Now, the EPA is investigating alleged regulation breaches by logging contractors, with habitats and wildlife at risk of irreparable damage.
resources August 22, 2020
While the government continues to push for a gas-led recovery from the coronavirus-induced recession, the ACCC has another message – that Australia pays far too much for domestic gas.
environment August 22, 2020
Govt ignores health risks of climate change
The government has been asked repeatedly to develop a plan to address the health risks associated with climate change, so why is nothing being done?
resources August 8, 2020
Could Adani drop its Qld mine and head to NSW?
As fossil fuel prices collapse, there is growing speculation that Adani might throw in its Carmichael operation to buy BHP’s massive Mount Arthur thermal coalmine instead.
