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Australia 'at risk of failing' biggest climate test in decade say climate groups
2015-03-30 16:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Sydney Morning Herald: Environment Minister Greg Hunt says Australia is committed to action on climate change "because it's real and significant and important". Warning over 'cooking the books' The Abbott government says it will be a constructive player in global climate talks, but environment groups have warned it is laying out a path that puts Australia at risk of failing the most important climate test in a decade. The government has published an issues paper ahead of public consultation on Australia's post-2020...
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Australia: Emissions slide began to reverse after end of the carbon price, data show
2015-03-30 16:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Sydney Morning Herald: Australia's greenhouse emissions from the electricity sector jumped in the September quarter, reversing the industry's declines during the two carbon tax years preceding it, the latest government data shows. According to the National Greenhouse Gas Inventory, released without fanfare last week by the Abbott government, emissions from power plants in the 12 months to September totalled 181.9 million tonnes, or about 1.5 million tonnes more than for the year to June. The impact of the carbon...
Australia: Federal government commits global accord on climate
2015-03-30 16:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Sydney Morning Herald: The Abbott government has committed Australia to joining the next big global climate pact. The global accord is to be agreed in Paris in December. Countries are announcing their carbon targets to take effect from 2020, with the US pledge expected next week. "A strong and effective global agreement, that addresses carbon leakage and delivers environmental benefit, is in Australia's national interest," states an issues paper to be published today by the Prime Minister's Department. The paper...
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Australia 'Risks Climate Credibility' with Coal-Friendly Target
2015-03-30 14:40:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
RTCC: Australia risks failing the most important test of climate credibility this decade, a leading think-tank has warned. On Friday, Canberra published an issues paper on the countrys post-2020 target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Given it is still considering the options, prime minister Tony Abbott`s government is set to miss the 31 March deadline for developed countries to submit their intended contribution to a global climate deal. And the Climate Institute pointed out the government...
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Sika Acquires Construction Technologies Australia
2015-03-30 07:00:00| Coatings World Breaking News
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