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Study: Warm Pacific may be freezing US
A new scientific study says unusually warm western Pacific waters linked to global warming may be the paradoxical cause of a bone-chilling winter in parts of the United States this year. The theory...
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OECD report say air pollution a real killer
According to a new report from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) air pollution is costing trillions of dollars and increasingly threatening lives in Australia. The new...
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Britain’s Prince Charles warns on climate change
The heir to the British throne, Prince Charles, has warned business leaders to take action against climate change or watch the world continue on a path to destruction. With his latest remarks Prince...
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Vic Lib-Nat government suspends CSG exploration
Environment groups have welcomed a move by the conservative Liberal-National government in the southern Australian state of Victoria to suspend decisions on all onshore gas exploration works. The...
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World watches Obama’s next move on carbon
Governments around the world are watching closely as President Barack Obama prepares to announce a United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulation to cut carbon pollution from the...
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Govt’s RET review again under question
The review commissioned by Australia’s conservative Liberal-National government of the Renewable Energy Target (RET) has come under further scrutiny, with questions being asked about a consultancy firm...
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Unions join global alliance to demand climate action
More than 50 unions representing millions of workers worldwide have added their voice to the growing chorus calling for strong climate action. The trade union action is an initiative aimed at...
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IEA says world needs $48trn energy spend by 2035
The International Energy Agency (IEA) says meeting the world’s growing need for energy will require more than $48 trillion in investment over the period to 2035. According to a special report on...
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EU on track to ‘overshoot’ 2020 carbon target
The European Union is likely to come under renewed pressure to agree to strict new greenhouse gas targets for 2030 as new figures show it will significantly exceed its emissions target of 20 per cent...
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China CO2 cap seen turning point in climate talks
In a major policy shift a senior Chinese government adviser has said China will set an absolute cap on its carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from 2016. The announcement came a day after the United States...
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Lowy poll finds ‘striking shift’ on climate change
Public opinion on climate change is emerging as a challenge for Australia’s conservative Liberal-National Government, according to the latest Lowy Institute Poll released today. In what the...
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Report: Multi-billion $ bill for US from climate change
A new bipartisan report just released forecasts economic costs in the billions of dollars and major disruption for the United States as a result of climate change. Annual property losses from...
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Palmer to axe carbon price but push for ETS
Following an announcement by billionaire mining magnate and federal MP Clive Palmer, his Palmer United Party (PUP) will vote to stop Australia’s conservative Liberal-National government axing key...
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Ambassador: US will push for climate change at G20
Australia’s conservative Liberal-National government remains under strong pressure from the United States to include climate change as an agenda item at the G20 summit later this year. Continuing the...
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World Bank: $2.6trn lift in GDP from climate policies
According to a new World Bank report global economic output could rise by as much as an additional US$2.6 trillion a year, or 2.2 per cent, by 2030 if government policies improve energy efficiency,...
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Car fuel standards reduce pollution, save money
According to a new report the Climate Change Authority (CCA) has found Australian motorists could save thousands of dollars in fuel costs and significantly cut carbon pollution by 2030 through the...
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Call for senate to take stock on climate laws
With continued uncertainty surrounding the exact implications of the proposals from the Palmer United Party (PUP), The Climate Institute think tank has called on incoming Senators not to be rushed into...
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Japan bets big on making fuel-cell car a reality
Japan’s government and its top carmakers, are joining forces to bet big that they can speed up the arrival of the fuel cell era in automotive transport. Fuel cell power is a still costly and complex...
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UN warns El Nino likely by year’s end
The United Nations weather agency has again warned it is highly likely an El Nino weather event, which can lead to droughts and heavy rainfall in different areas, will return by the end of this year....
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Business now fears Palmer plan for ETS
Many in Australia are still grappling with the implications of the new found views on climate change policy adopted by federal MP and leader of the Palmer United Party (PUP) Clive Palmer. Already...
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