Tag: emissions-trading-scheme

By Julian Bajkowski Opposition leader Tony Abbott very publicly told the head of the public service, Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet Secretary Dr Ian Watt AO, that he expects…

By Angela Dorizas State governments should be the laboratory for climate change policies, leading climatologist Professor James Hansen has said. In an interview with Government News, Professor Hansen, head of…

Professor James Hansen: After Copenhagen – looking for real solutions Source: Sydney Ideas By Angela Dorizas A carbon tax and dividend scheme is the only viable option for reducing greenhouse…

By Angela Dorizas The Rudd Government’s emissions trading scheme has been voted down in the Senate. The Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS) bill was defeated by 41 to 33 votes….

By Angela Dorizas Tony Abbott has been elected Opposition Leader after winning the Liberal leadership spill by one vote. Mr Abbott defeated Malcolm Turnbull in a final ballot by 42 to 41. Joe…

By Angela Dorizas The Liberal Party is in a state of turmoil following the resignation of five frontbenchers and two Senate whips. Liberal MP Tony Abbott quit shadow cabinet after failing…

By Rob O’Brien The Victorian State Government is moving ahead with plans to help communities reduce carbon emissions through a scheme that includes grants for councils, businesses and schools.  …

By Angela Dorizas Malcolm Turnbull has maintained the Liberal leadership following a failed motion to vacate the seat of the Opposition Leader. Mr Turnbull called a party meeting this afternoon…

By Staff Writer Carbon dioxide emissions from human activities rose 2 per cent in 2008 despite the economic effects of the global financial crisis, according to a paper published in Nature…

By Rob O’Brien A delayed Emissions Trading System (ETS) will give the Federal Government more time to iron out some of the technical problems with the policy, according to the Australian Local…