Tag: Net-Zero
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Sussan Ley’s Leadership Quandary: Net-Zero Capitulation Underscores Arithmetic of Power
Apolitical math meets political reality John Howard’s axiom that politics is governed by the arithmetic of numbers has rarely looked more relevant than in the current Australian leadership fray surrounding Sussan Ley. Faced with a party room that is increasingly allergic to policy risk, Ley’s grip on the leadership appears to be fraying as the…
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Energy Giants Back Net Zero as Coalition Reignites Climate War
Overview: A Bipartisan Pivot on Net Zero Australia’s leading energy companies have publicly reaffirmed their commitment to the government’s 2050 net zero target, signaling a notable shift as the Coalition renews its climate policy dispute. The push comes amid rising consumer concern over electricity prices and a broader industry push to frame renewables as a…
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Energy Giants Back Net Zero as Coalition Reignites Climate Battle
Big Players Back Net Zero, Challenging Coalition’s Climate Narrative Australia’s largest energy companies have publicly reaffirmed their support for the government’s 2050 net zero target, arguing that embracing renewables is essential to stabilising prices and securing long-term energy security. The move marks a notable alignment between industry and policy objectives, even as the Coalition presses…
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EU Leads Negotiations at COP30 Week Two as Hoekstra Heads Team in Belém
EU Takes the Helm for Week Two of COP30 The European Union is stepping up its climate diplomacy as the COP30 conference enters its crucial second week in Belém, Brazil. Wopke Hoekstra, the EU’s Commissioner for Climate, Net Zero and Clean Growth, will lead the EU negotiating team from 17 to 21 November, coordinating with…
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UK Net Zero Insulation Failings: How a Botched Scheme Left Homes Damp and Damaged
Overview: A Scheme Gone Wrong The UK’s ambitious plan to improve home energy efficiency through a national insulation scheme has been marred by serious failings at every level, according to a senior government official and a recent National Audit Office (NAO) report. The revelation is stark: a program intended to hasten progress toward net zero…
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Botched insulation scheme blamed on failings at every level, says official
Overview: A damning verdict on a flagship scheme A UK government official has described the failed approach to a major net zero insulation program as the result of “serious failings at every level.” The admissions come after a National Audit Office (NAO) report revealed widespread damp problems in thousands of homes, raising questions about the…
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Failings at every level: the botched UK insulation scheme and its damp toll
What happened to the UK insulation scheme? The UK’s ambitious net zero target has long included improving home energy efficiency through a nationwide insulation program. However, reports of a botched rollout have cast a shadow over the initiative. An audit and subsequent parliamentary scrutiny revealed widespread problems: materials that didn’t perform as promised, inconsistent project…
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The 48 Hours That Shattered the Liberal Party’s Net-Zero Promise
The Moment That Unfolded in Parliament House By midday on a pivotal Wednesday, more than a dozen Liberal MPs gathered in the Parliament House office of Senator Henry Pike. The scene was charged but orderly: a caucus of backbenchers, many openly skeptical of the party’s net-zero stance, convened to deliberate how to press their case…
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The 48 Hours that Shattered the Liberal Party’s Net Zero Promise
Introduction: A Promise Under Pressure In a moment that would redefine the Liberal Party’s approach to climate policy, a rapid sequence of internal meetings and political calculations culminated in a dramatic weakening of the party’s net zero pledge. What began as a routine ideological debate within caucus exploded into a defining moment, revealing how strategic…
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The 48 hours that killed the Liberal party’s net zero promise
The 48-hour turning point in Australian climate politics In recent Australian political history, few episodes have matched the speed and secrecy of the events that unmade a long-standing pledge. The Liberal party’s net zero promise—once a cornerstone of its climate policy—began to unravel in what observers are calling a 48‑hour turning point. What started as…