Tag: Climate Policy
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Cleaner air can cut EU cardiovascular deaths significantly
Why the EU faces a cardiovascular death burden Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death across the European Union. In 2022, more than 1.7 million people died from cardiovascular conditions, accounting for about one third of all deaths in the bloc. While genetics and individual risk factors matter, environmental conditions are increasingly recognized as…
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Coalition’s Path to Victory: Why Teal Voters Matter More Than One Nation this Election
Introduction: A Choice Between Moderates and Conservatives As Australia’s political landscape shifts, the Coalition faces a pivotal question: should its path to victory hinge on courting the growing cohort of teal voters or doubling down on traditional One Nation-style conservative bases? The latest commentary from prominent Coalition figures, including Andrew Hastie and Barnaby Joyce, underscores…
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Nationals Vote to Ditch Net Zero Target from Party Platform
Nationals Move to Scrub Net Zero Target from Platform The Nationals have pushed to remove the long-standing net zero emissions target from their party platform, a move that could shape federal climate policy in the months ahead. Following a weekend vote by grassroots members, the change now sets the stage for a formal amendment at…
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Nationals drop net zero target from platform
What happened at the grassroots vote The Nationals’ grassroots members have voted to ditch the party’s net zero emissions target from its platform, setting the scene for a formal scrap at a Sunday morning party meeting. The move follows months of debate within the conservative party about climate policy, economics, and regional priorities. While the…
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Nationals Vote to Ditch Net Zero Target: A Turning Point for Australia’s Climate Debate
Nationals grassroots vote signals a major shift on climate policy The Nationals’ grassroots members have voted to strip net zero from the party platform, a move that could pave the way for formal changes at a forthcoming meeting on Sunday. The outcome reframes the debate over climate policy within a key coalition partner and raises…
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Liberal MPs Debate Net Zero Terms as Climate Strategy Evolves
Background: A party in transition In recent weeks, Liberal MPs gathered for a lengthy three-hour meeting focused on climate policy and messaging. The central question: should the party continue to foreground the term “net zero by 2050,” or should it adjust its rhetoric while maintaining a robust plan to cut emissions? The discussion reflects broader…
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Liberal MPs push to drop net zero term in climate debate
Overview: A debate within the Liberal ranks In a three-hour Friday meeting, Liberal party members discussed the future of the country’s climate policy, with a broad consensus on the goal of reducing emissions but a split over a legislated pledge to reach net zero by 2050. The crux of the discussion centered on whether to…
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Liberals Debate Net-Zero Term in Climate Policy
Background: A party rethinking its climate language The Liberal Party faced a key moment this past Friday as MPs gathered for a three-hour meeting to discuss the party’s climate strategy. The central question: should the party keep using the term “net zero” to describe its emissions goals, or abandon the familiar phrase in favor of…
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Australia Live: Victorian Parliament Passes Nation’s First Indigenous Treaty as Coalition Plans Net-Zero Strategy Meeting
Australia News Live: A Historic Indigenous Treaty in Victoria In a landmark moment for reconciliation, the Victorian Parliament has passed the nation’s first Indigenous treaty. This long-anticipated agreement seeks formal recognition and a framework for collaboration between Indigenous communities and the state government. The treaty process has been a focal point of national debates about…
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Australia News Live: Indigenous Treaty Passes Victoria Parliament; Coalition Weighs Net Zero Policy
Victoria Passes Indigenous Treaty, Marking a Milestone The Victorian Parliament has officially passed the nation’s first Indigenous treaty, a landmark agreement that formalizes a pathway between Aboriginal communities and the state government. The passage is being described as a historic moment for reconciliation, with provisions that aim to recognise sovereignty, support cultural heritage, and improve…