A column about #COP28 and what it means for Australia.

Cop28 has finally named fossil fuels as the main climate problem. But do leaders have the will to act?
theguardian.com/environment/20…

#COP28 reminder that International Energy Agency sees demand for coal, oil and gas peaking in 2022, 2028 and 2029 even *under currently enacted policies*

Fossil fuels overall would peak in 2025 – and global energy-related CO2 emissions as soon as this yr

carbonbrief.org/analysis-globa…

With a day and a bit to go (in theory), some analysis of Australia at #cop28 /on the climate crisis. theguardian.com/environment/20…

Briefly breaking X ban for 2nd half of #cop28 cos the other place isn’t open yet. Significant step here. Plus what Chris Bowen said today before flying out.

Australia ends finance for fossil fuel expansion overseas – now focus turns to local subsidies theguardian.com/environment/20…

The Biden administration has an 80% renewable energy target for 2030. Germany has an 80% renewable energy target for 2030. Australia has an 82% target. All challenging targets, but not unique.
cleanenergywire.org/factsheets/cle…
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Analysis from Bob Burton - on why Tas Labor’s rationale for backing Libs on political donations lacks credibility

Among other things, 2 Ind MPs say Labor didn’t contact them before claiming they opposed the ALP's amendments
#politas Tasmanian Inquirer

tasmanianinquirer.com.au/news/analysis-…

Bird of the year starts today - vote early and often.

Here’s a piece I wrote about birds

From bin chickens to gang-gangs: Australian bird of the year is a celebration and a call to action theguardian.com/environment/20…

Interesting conversation between Katharine Murphy and ⁦Chris Bowen⁩. Worthwhile wherever you line up on the agree/disagree spectrum - a dive into his thinking on a range of climate/energy issues. podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/aus…

Climate scientists on Rupert Murdoch theguardian.com/media/2023/sep…

Today's column

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The paper was not retracted because of a journalist’s request. An internal investigation by the journal found the conclusions of the paper were “not supported by available evidence or data provided by the authors”.
Actual facts here. theguardian.com/environment/20…

A column on the arguments for approving new coalmines, including that we need metallurgical coal for steelmaking.

Approving new coalmines while pledging climate action is an untenable position – and the Albanese government knows it
theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

Australia records warmest winter, with average daily temperatures 1.53C above the long-term average.
theguardian.com/environment/20…

The cheapest reliable energy system to meet Australia’s climate targets? Solar and wind, no question
- Graham Readfearn on the evidence in Temperature Check
theguardian.com/environment/co…

Headline does not = what story says. What a time etc

We’re about 2 minutes away from a concerted campaign of “the referendum is being rigged by elites and the woke AEC” and I think media and commentators really need to reflect on the role we’re playing in either debunking that falsehood or allowing it to take root