22 April 2021, The Conversation: Scott Morrison can’t spin this one: Australia’s climate pledges at this week’s summit won’t convince the world we’re serious. Days out from a much-anticipated climate summit convened by US President Joe Biden, the federal government has moved … Continue reading →
Category Archives: Australian Response
22 April 2021, Renew Economy: No, Australia isn’t beating other countries on climate. A major component of Australia’s efforts to paper over its serious climate inaction on the world stage has been spurious comparisons of historical emissions and climate targets with other … Continue reading →
2 March 2021, Renew Economy: ustralia shifts emissions baseline again, as Covid-carbon rebound begins. Despite 2020 being a record year for renewable energy output in Australia, total emissions have begun a steady increase again as the impacts of a fossil-heavy COVID19 … Continue reading →
1 March 2021, Renew Economy: “Not even close:” UN slams Australia and other rich countries for weak climate efforts. United Nations secretary-general António Guterres has called on wealthy countries, including Australia, to commit to larger cuts to greenhouse gas emissions after … Continue reading →