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Coalition position 'irrelevant' on emissions trading scheme

Created Thu, 10^th of Jul 2008

The Greens say the Opposition's position on an emissions trading scheme is so confused that the minor parties will have to play a key role in negotiating it through the Senate. Federal Opposition ... more
Climate study looks at tourism impact

Created Thu, 10^th of Jul 2008

The Barossa Valley is among five tourism destinations in Australia which are part of a national study into the impact of climate change on the economy. The study will run until December, ... more
World must aim for 90pc emissions cut: climate lawyer

Created Thu, 10^th of Jul 2008

An Australian climate lawyer says the G8 nations' commitment to a 50 per cent cut in global greenhouse gas emissions would require a much bigger reduction target for industrialised ... more
Turnbull moves to clarify emisssions stance

Created Wed, 9^th of Jul 2008

Federal treasury spokesman Malcolm Turnbull has moved to clarify the Opposition's stance on the timing for an emissions trading scheme (ETS). Earlier this week Federal Opposition Leader Brendan ... more
Turnbull moves to clarify emissions stance

Created Wed, 9^th of Jul 2008

Federal treasury spokesman Malcolm Turnbull has moved to clarify the Opposition's stance on the timing for an emissions trading scheme (ETS). Earlier this week Federal Opposition Leader Brendan ... more
G8 buries climate pledges in time capsule

Created Wed, 9^th of Jul 2008

Group of Eight leaders meeting in Japan wrangled over the timeframe to fight global warming, but they have a set deadline when their pledges will be reviewed - in 100 years. Their summit ... more
No G8 climate breakthroughs, Rudd admits

Created Wed, 9^th of Jul 2008

Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has acknowledged there have been no great breakthroughs on climate change at the G8s major economies meeting in Japan. Mr Rudd is adamant that while the meeting did not ... more
Vic Premier wants emissions trading eased in

Created Wed, 9^th of Jul 2008

The Victorian Premier John Brumby says local jobs will not be lost if there is a "soft start" to an Emissions Trading Scheme. Mr Brumby says he supports Professor Ross Garnaut's recommendation to ... more
'Put shoulder to wheel' on emissions, Rudd urges G8

Created Wed, 9^th of Jul 2008

Prime Minister Kevin Rudd is holding one-on-one meetings with the leaders of five countries at the Group of Eight (G8) summit in Japan in which he says he will appeal for more political momentum to ... more
MP urges emissions trading scheme industry compo

Created Wed, 9^th of Jul 2008

The independent Member for Murchison Eyre is concerned the Federal Government will not compensate local industry for the costs incurred under a proposed carbon emissions trading scheme. The plan, ... more
Greens to push for tougher ETS in Senate

Created Wed, 9^th of Jul 2008

Greens Leader Bob Brown has vowed to use his party's new power in the Senate to push for a tough emissions trading scheme (ETS). The Greens now share the balance of power in the Upper House and ... more
Visiting food expoert welcomes Australian research

Created Wed, 9^th of Jul 2008

A UN expert visiting Australia thinks our research into climate change could help developing countries. Dr Irene Hoffman heads the animal production service of the UN's Food and Agriculture ... more
Vic ready for climate change challenge: Garnaut

Created Wed, 9^th of Jul 2008

The Federal Government's climate change adviser Professor Ross Garnaut says Victoria is well placed to meet the challenges of climate change. He has addressed a gathering at the Melbourne Town ... more
Coal group fears Garnaut Report cost

Created Wed, 9^th of Jul 2008

A working group investigating the future of coal says implementing the Garnaut Report will cost the industry millions of dollars. The Federal Government's climate change adviser, Ross Garnaut, has ... more
Farmers talk tough on emissions trading scheme

Created Wed, 9^th of Jul 2008

Farmers say they will refuse to join any emissions trading scheme which puts them at a disadvantage with their overseas competitors. Professor Ross Garnaut, the author of a report provided to the ... more