9 May 2025, Renew Economy: What happens when Australia’s methane bubble pops? A major new update from the International Energy Agency (IEA) reveals that Australia was the world’s sixth largest emitter of methane from coal mines, in 2024. The 1.7 million tonnes … Continue reading →
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20 August 2024, The Conversation: The overshoot myth: you can’t keep burning fossil fuels and expect scientists of the future to get us back to 1.5°C. Record breaking fossil fuel production, all time high greenhouse gas emissions and extreme temperatures. Like the proverbial frog in … Continue reading →
23 May 2024, The Conversation: What is ‘Net Zero’, anyway? A short history of a monumental concept. Last month, the leaders of the G7 declared their commitment to achieving net zero emissions by 2050 at the latest. Closer to home, the Albanese government … Continue reading →
12 May 2023, The Gurdian. Albanese government approves first new coalmine since taking power. The Australian government has approved a new coalmine development for the first time since it was elected last year. Tanya Plibersek, the federal environment minister, indicated she would … Continue reading →