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The European tax that could alter global trade flows
Europe’s new Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, which will tax the carbon intensity of imports, went live on Sunday.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
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Top emitters not funding net zero plans, warns Climate Action 100+
Australia’s top carbon emitting companies are making progress towards transitioning to net zero emissions, but failing to back up their decarbonisation plans.
- by Simon Johanson
Insurer walks away from Adani’s Carmichael coal mine
But the company says Lloyd’s of London’s exit will not leave it “beleaguered” and that operations are “running like clockwork”.
- by Simon Johanson
BHP punts on unproven tech to cut emissions
Australia’s largest miner has warned its carbon emissions will rise in the short term as it seeks to reach its 2050 net zero emissions ambition.
- by Simon Johanson
Carbon offsets a short-term fix: Fortescue Future Industries boss
The boss of green hydrogen powerhouse Fortescue Future Industries says the Labor government’s safeguard mechanism is a good starting point in reducing harmful emissions from heavy industry.
- by Simon Johanson and Nick Toscano
Ex-Greens leader says Labor to blame if climate reform falters over coal, gas
Christine Milne, who helped block the 2009 emissions trading scheme, says it’s up to the government to deliver a climate plan that can pass parliament.
- by Mike Foley
Carbon farming bracing for a bumper harvest
With the government’s safeguard mechanism due to kick in from July, the carbon market is bracing for a surge in demand for greenhouse offsets.
- by Mike Foley
Opinion
Climate policy
If we’re serious about cutting emissions, we’ll act now and adjust as we go
If we don’t lock in the proposed carbon safeguard mechanism by July 1, Australia will have no system for the biggest polluters.
- by Kerry Schott
PM defends climate laws, suggests he can’t meet Greens demands
The Greens, who will likely hold the crucial votes to pass the legislation in the Senate, have raised concerns that the changes let coal and gas companies “off the hook”.
- by Anthony Galloway
Editorial
Editorial
Climate proposals may not be perfect but still deserve support
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton must stop being a wrecker on climate policy and start supporting constructive change.
- The Age's View
Can a frequent flyer tax solve aviation’s carbon challenge?
The global aviation industry is divided on the best way to reduce emissions in the midst of record flying demand after the onset of COVID-19.
- by Amelia McGuire