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The Australian Way to net zero is a scam, say Labor and Greens

Prime Minister Scott Morrison today committed Australia to net zero emissions by 2050, but political opponents have been quick to pile on.

ACT Government will pay the ‘social cost of carbon’

The ACT has become the first Australian jurisdiction to put a dollar value on climate inaction by implementing a ‘social cost of carbon’.

Farmers demand fair go on climate targets

Australian farmers are calling for a fair go in return for supporting an economy-wide aspiration of net zero emissions by 2050.

COVID recovery to send emissions soaring

The global rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic is set to drive greenhouse gas emissions that stoke climate change to all-time highs, the Paris-based International Energy Agency says.

To the editor: China produces 30% of world’s emissions

Dear Editor, I agree with my old Assembly colleague, Gary Humphries (CW, 3 June 2021, page 6), that amongst many young people there is "deep cynicism about the democratic process, and that a nihilistic...

Zali Steggall’s bill targets net zero emissions by 2050

Australia’s commitment to climate action was on full display this morning, as advocates lined the streets to Parliament House in Canberra in support of Federal Independent MP Zali Steggall’s private member’s bill,...

Calls to accelerate zero emission vehicle usage

A Canberra initiative is calling for innovative minds Australia-wide, to help accelerate the take-up of zero emission vehicles and reach a net zero emissions target by 2045.

ACT Greens offer $10,000 to electric vehicle buyers

The ACT Greens have detailed a plan to reduce the Territory’s greenhouse gas emissions in the next decade, aiming to increase zero emission car sales to 90% by 2030.

Community input sought on Molonglo school name

The ACT Government is asking for the community’s input to name the new school in Molonglo which is set to open in 2021 for pre and primary school students. The local community has...

ACT commits to zero-emission vehicles

The ACT Government has signed an international declaration committing the Territory to take “concrete steps” towards accelerating the transition to low-emission vehicles. ACT Minister for Climate Change and Sustainability Shane Rattenbury attended the...

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