Seven ways to suck CO2 from the atmosphere

Federal Energy Minister Angus Taylor is expected to outline the Morrison government’s first Low Emissions Technology Statement on Tuesday, plotting Australia’s way forward on climate action.

Economics may drive the climate change solution

Measures to reduce climate change are likely to be driven by economics as more nations measure the true cost of burning fossil fuels.

The case for an East Asian ‘climate club’

A new grouping of East Asian countries could boost the fight against climate change, just as similar groups have encouraged economic development in the past.

The climate change threat to tropical plants

Tropical plants closer to the equator are most at risk from climate change because it is expected to become too hot for many species to germinate in the next 50 years, UNSW researchers have found.

The lack of leadership on climate change

Climate change is the quintessential, implacable and, by this stage, possibly unstoppable threat we all face. The consequences of failing to recognise this unambiguous reality are spelled out in Anatol Lieven’s new book.

The business risk of climate change

The cost of not reducing greenhouse gas emissions can no longer be ignored by business, and in this landscape, all asset owners and investors should be planning now for the ongoing viability of their portfolios.

Sharing the burden and benefits of carbon transitions

Researchers at UNSW are developing a social justice framework to guide emission reduction goals for rural areas, given their different needs and opportunities from urban zones.

Combating COVID-19 and climate change

The government’s massive stimulus spending in the wake of the COVID-19 lockdown creates golden opportunity for a transition to a low-carbon economy.

Inspiring action on climate change

When COVID-19 passes, climate change will still be waiting for us but politicians have shown us that radical, global measures to tackle a common threat are not only possible, but effective.

Invest the fiscal stimulus to fight climate change

With economies in free-fall, all governments, including Australia’s, are on the hunt for opportunities to stimulate their economies while, ideally, addressing long-term challenges. Action on climate change provides a raft of opportunities to do both.

Debunking Australia’s excuse for climate inaction

Australia will face massive, disproportionate losses if it fails to invest in adaptation and resilience at home and lobby hard for regional and global decarbonisation.

Saving sandy beaches from climate change

Australia has around 12,000 kilometres of sandy coastline at risk from potential sea level rises caused by climate change.