One Million Jobs Plan
Beyond Zero Emissions has just released a plan they say is: ….nation building, transformative projects that can upgrade our economy, modernise our industry, reskill our workforce and deliver a bright …
Decarbonisation critical for economic recovery – ARENA
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency says climate change is now central to resetting the economy post-Covid-19 – a once-in-a-generation opportunity to build a more resilient and prosperous Australia. We agree. …
Under cover of Covid
The Qld Government, in its post-COVID-19 $13.8m stimulus strategy, wants to open up an additional 7,000 square kilometers in the Bowen and Surat Basins for gas and coal exploration. Craig …
Energy at the crossroads
This is the right time for governments to reshape the economy so it’s fit for purpose for at least the next few decades. Australia is at the energy crossroads. The …
Defend democracy
Barry Jones says 40 years ago he feared it would require a great crisis to bring a more rational, evidence-based approach to long term problems.
Working together to overcome Covid-19
When we come out on the other side of this pandemic it will show that decisive leadership, the courage to act quickly and strategically is crucial.
Climate change denials & the toilet paper wars
by Craig Hill, Democrats National Vice President – The fear about coronavirus seems worse than the virus itself, yet somehow the fear of climate change seems not to have hit …
Asleep at the wheel
The Government announced over a year ago that it would develop a National Strategy for Electric Vehicles, but it won’t be done before June 2020 and it’s unlikely to add …
Targets must come forward
Will Steffen, climate researcher at the ANU, says Labor’s targets of 45% reduction by 2030 and zero emissions by 2050 won’t contain global heating to 1.5 degrees above pre-industrial levels. …
Ice tells the tale on gas
While the PM and his Resources Minister tout the benefits of using gas as a ‘transition fuel’, CSIRO research says fugitive methane from extraction puts gas on a par with …