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Woodchip power plant plan under fire.
Forestry Tasmania is under continuing criticism over its plan to generate electricity using woodchips. The idea has not gone down well with the Wilderness Society. Sydney ABC News, Australia. 8 September 2010.
Climate's right for change to carbon debate.
In its negotiations to form government, Labor agreed to convene a climate change committee made up of MPs and experts that would work toward putting a price on carbon. Sydney ABC News, Australia. 8 September 2010.
Power of persuasion creates critical mass for climate action.
The science of climate change does not appear to be understood by the leaders of the major political parties, though it appears to be better understood by at least three of the four elected independents, as well as by the Greens MP for Melbourne. Melbourne Age, Australia. Opinion, 6 September 2010.
Brumby's call to arms on climate.
Premier John Brumby has called on Victorians to support his landmark climate change law which, for the first time, has set a bipartisan, ambitious target to cut carbon pollution. Melbourne Age, Australia. 5 September 2010.
Life under Gillard could be an expensive business.
If Julia Gillard holds government, her alliance may help Labor get emissions trading through Parliament. But the emissions trading model the climate change committee devises may create more political problems than it solves. Melbourne Age, Australia. Opinion, 5 September 2010.
Baillieu commits to carbon cut.
Ted Baillieu has committed a future Coalition government to ambitious cuts to Victoria's carbon emissions should he win at November's state election. Melbourne Age, Australia. 4 September 2010.
No need to be afraid of a tax on carbon.
The most significant policy issue in the deal struck between the Australian Greens and the Australian Labor Party was that of climate policy. Sydney Morning Herald, Australia. Opinion, 4 September 2010.
Oceans on brink of mass extinction: study.
Climate change, over-fishing and other human impacts have pushed the oceans to the brink of a mass extinction that could take tens of millions of years to recover from, an Australian scientist says. Sydney ABC News, Australia. 3 September 2010.
Julia Gillard's high-risk embrace.
A promise of action on climate change in return for support from Greens to govern. Sydney Australian, Australia. 2 September 2010.
Burrowing crayfish in hot water.
For years the crayfish have battled urban, agricultural and forestry development. Now climate change poses new threats. Sydney ABC News, Australia. 2 September 2010.
'Red list' alert for tiny crayfish.
For years the crayfish have battled urban, agricultural and forestry development. Now climate change poses new threats. Sydney ABC News, Australia. 2 September 2010.
Change of heart from climate sceptics.
Two of the world's most influential climate sceptics appear to have had a change of heart. Sydney ABC News, Australia. 2 September 2010.
Stern warning for climate sceptics.
One of the world's leading climate change experts, Sir Nicholas Stern, has warned that countries such as Australia will face future trade barriers unless they move to a low-carbon economy. Melbourne Age, Australia. 2 September 2010.
Pact could lead to tougher emissions scheme, says Brown.
Any emissions trading scheme or carbon tax emerging from Labor and the Greens' new climate change committee could be tougher on Australia's polluting industries than the government's previous scheme, according to Bob Brown. Brisbane Times, Australia. 2 September 2010.
No fast-track for an emissions trading scheme.
The Greens have signed a formal agreement to support a minority Labor government despite receiving no assurance from Julia Gillard that she would try to bring forward the introduction of an emissions trading scheme. Melbourne Age, Australia. 2 September 2010.
The dirty topic of peak oil: Get ready to reduce your reliance.
Wouldn’t it be funny if we spent so long arguing about what to do about climate change that we ran out of cheap oil first? No, it wouldn’t really; it would be catastrophic. Melbourne Crikey, Australia. Opinion, 2 September 2010.
Greens and rural independents could be new 'odd couple.'
Up until now, rural independents and urban Greens may have seen each other as adversaries, rather than allies. But the hopes of either group cannot be achieved without the support of the other. Sydney ABC News, Australia. Opinion, 2 September 2010.
Scientists defend UN climate panel probe.
The country's leading climate researchers have endorsed the findings of an independent investigation into the IPCC, the United Nations global warming body, which found that its scientific findings were sound but that its structures needed to change and become more transparent. Sydney Morning Herald, Australia. 1 September 2010.
Greens side with Labor.
The Greens have agreed to back the Gillard government in return for creation of a climate change committee with multi-party membership to get a price on carbon. Sydney Daily Telegraph, Australia. 1 September 2010.
Tony Abbott scorns Labor-Greens deal as bad for rural Australia.
Tony Abbott has declared that after today's Labor-Greens deal there are now two coalitions in the nation but only one will be good for rural Australia. Sydney Australian, Australia. 1 September 2010.
Gillard replaces citizens assembly in Labor alliance deal with Greens.
Julia Gillard appears to have dumped her election promise to deliver a citizens assembly to debate a carbon price under today's formal deal with the Greens to support a Labor government. Sydney Australian, Australia. 1 September 2010.
Victoria takes leading steps on climate change.
As environmentalists, our job is to look at the coming climate crisis and demand action commensurate to the problem we all face. We are painfully aware of the need for deeper cuts in greenhouse pollution. Sydney Morning Herald, Australia. Opinion, 1 September 2010.
Coal crackdown will not reduce emissions.
Labor's promised emissions standards for new coal electricity generators would not cut greenhouse gas emissions from any of the 12 coal power plants proposed in Australia, an analysis of the carbon profiles of each project shows. Sydney Morning Herald, Australia. 31 August 2010.
Wind farms feel the heat from small-scale solar.
Wind farm investment is suffering from a ''bust'' due to complex policy changes and uncertainty over government responses to climate change, says Infigen Energy. Sydney Morning Herald, Australia. 31 August 2010.
$30 mill for renewable energy in Vic.
A new Office of Solar Energy and $30 million for renewable energy technology were announced today by the Victorian Government. Premier John Brumby said the initiatives would drive new investment and the development of cleaner energy in Victoria. Melbourne Weekly Times, Australia. 31 August 2010.
Greens reaped rewards of emissions backflip: Poll.
An exit poll commissioned by the Climate Institute shows almost one third of Greens voters in key marginal seats would have voted Labor if the introduction of the emissions trading scheme had not been delayed. Sydney ABC News, Australia. 30 August 2010.
State must adapt to change.
From mountain tops to coastal waters, a new report says Tasmania has a lot to lose if the state does not act to adapt to climate change. Hobart Mercury, Australia. 30 August 2010.
Dump project tackles greenhouse gases.
A Coffs Harbour project that extracts gas from landfill is helping tackle climate change in the region. Sydney ABC News, Australia. 30 August 2010.
Kangaroo Valley winning the carbon challenge.
A community in New South Wales is aiming to become one of the most eco-friendly tourist destinations in the world. Sydney ABC News, Australia. 30 August 2010.
Tasmania's climate change hit list.
A new report shows alpine regions and coastal areas will be Tasmania's first casualties of climate change. Sydney ABC News, Australia. 29 August 2010.
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