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Global efforts to cut emissions fall well short of what’s needed to avoid dangerous warming. It’s becoming essential to develop carbon-removal strategies to get to net zero.
Labor has ruled out banning new fossil fuel developments. Even so, there are many climate deals the government and the Greens could strike
The landfill industry’s decision to speak out about the integrity of carbon credits provides an opportunity to put the system back on the rails.
Climate bills in Australia and the US promise progress without carbon taxes or markets. Here’s why.
Right now, the safeguard mechanism meant to reduce emissions is not fit for purpose. Labor is exploring ways to fix it - and create a proper pollution market.
Many see carbon markets as key to channelling billions of dollars into reducing carbon emissions and protecting forests, but they also put the well-being of communities at risk.
Developing a carbon market in the electricity sector should not just provide further permission to emit: it should actively assist the government to phase out coal and to fund low-carbon technology.
A global emissions-credit trading system could bring an end to the production of coal-fired electricity, spur innovation and help countries meet their greenhouse gas emissions goals.
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Professor of Economics, The University of Queensland
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Indonesia Country Lead, Climateworks Centre
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Business Analyst, Climateworks Centre
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Pro Vice-Chancellor of Research, University of Technology Sydney
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Graduate Research Assistant, Public Policy and Global Affairs School, University of British Columbia
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Associate Professor, Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies, University of Tasmania
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EY Distinguished Scholar in Global Mining Futures, University of British Columbia
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Associate Professor of Law, McGill University
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Professor of Marine Science, Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies, University of Tasmania
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Senior Research Associate with the Canada Research Chair in Human Rights, Health, and the Environment, McGill University
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Senior lecturer, Australian National University
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Professor and Director of Research, ANU Law School, Australian National University
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Professor of Geography, Université Côte d’Azur