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United States of cleantech: Can the US lead the world?

Congress may be divided on climate & energy law, but recent low-carbon advances in America could have major implications for the global economy.

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CEFC: Finally, an opportunity for consensus

Business needs to know if emission reduction policies are part of a serious and enduring trend, or just a passing fad.

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World headed to 6°C warming: study

And according to a new PwC report, even 4°C would require ‘nearly quadrupling the current rate of decarbonisation.’ Business-as-usual – not an option.

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Mixed Greens: Carbon winners and losers

2012 CDP report finds ASX200 getting on with green business... mostly. Plus Australia's carbon-scheme tick of approval; and no Milne at Carbon Expo?

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Dear Doha: Time to get the climate policy right

An open letter from global investor networks calls on governments to develop workable frameworks to reduce climate risk and support low-carbon investment.

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Australian diplomacy can help put the world on a low-carbon diet

With the carbon price and bipartisan support for Kyoto 2, Australia is well placed to use the Doha climate summit to help strengthen global ambition.

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Victory at hand for the climate movement?

What began as a predominantly ecological question is rapidly transforming into an economic one, putting the global climate movement on the verge of a remarkable victory that would include the removal...

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What’s driving climate action? It’s the market, stupid

When it comes to the shift to a low-carbon economy, many are so busy looking at politics for signs of change, they’re missing the signs in the market. Policy might be essential, but markets deliver...

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Obama steps it up on climate – takes on US coal, power plants

US President Barack Obama says it's time to by-pass 'flat-earthers' and act on the moral obligation to curb carbon pollution. Unable to introduce a carbon price, his plan instead invokes direct action...

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Graph of the Day: Why the world needs low carbon electricity

What would global electricity generation emissions look like if the world used just one generation technology? The result reveals a stark comparison.

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Low-carbon policies aren’t just pain – they make economies grow

The transition to low-carbon energy systems may cost money, but economies can grow – not despite but also because of them.

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The climate crisis and the myth of ‘green’ capitalism

Is corporate capitalism incapable of achieving the levels of decarbonisation necessary to avoid dangerous climate change? A new book asks the question.

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World headed to 6°C warming: study

And according to a new PwC report, even 4°C would require ‘nearly quadrupling the current rate of decarbonisation.’ Business-as-usual – not an option.

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Mixed Greens: Carbon winners and losers

2012 CDP report finds ASX200 getting on with green business... mostly. Plus Australia's carbon-scheme tick of approval; and no Milne at Carbon Expo?

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Dear Doha: Time to get the climate policy right

An open letter from global investor networks calls on governments to develop workable frameworks to reduce climate risk and support low-carbon investment.

View Article


Australian diplomacy can help put the world on a low-carbon diet

With the carbon price and bipartisan support for Kyoto 2, Australia is well placed to use the Doha climate summit to help strengthen global ambition.

View Article

Victory at hand for the climate movement?

What began as a predominantly ecological question is rapidly transforming into an economic one, putting the global climate movement on the verge of a remarkable victory that would include the removal...

View Article


What’s driving climate action? It’s the market, stupid

When it comes to the shift to a low-carbon economy, many are so busy looking at politics for signs of change, they’re missing the signs in the market. Policy might be essential, but markets deliver...

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Obama steps it up on climate – takes on US coal, power plants

US President Barack Obama says it's time to by-pass 'flat-earthers' and act on the moral obligation to curb carbon pollution. Unable to introduce a carbon price, his plan instead invokes direct action...

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Graph of the Day: Why the world needs low carbon electricity

What would global electricity generation emissions look like if the world used just one generation technology? The result reveals a stark comparison.

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