ClimateWorks Australia Media Coverage
9 August 2011
Carbon tax may be twice as effective
Climate plan to double forecast emission cuts
At last, PM gets break on climate plan
6 April 2011
LOW CARBON GROWTH PLAN 2011 UPDATE RELEASED
The 2011 update on the original opportunities identified in the 2010 Low Carbon Growth Plan was released today. New data shows that delaying action on climate change to 2015 would increase by $5.5 billion the cost for businesses and households of reaching Australia’s 5 per cent reduction in 2020.
Download the Low Carbon Growth Plan update here
17 February 2011
Carbon price is not enough: TEC urges a grown up strategy
24 December 2010
Honesty is crucial in playing land card
2 December 2010
New Report from Australian Carbon Trust and CllimateWorks
Key points from the ClimateWorks & Carbon Trust Commercial Buildings Emissions Reduction Opportunities Report, specifically that the majority of emission savings are from commercial buildings were from retail, office and education buildings requiring investment to unlock these energy savings opportunities.
2 December 2010
Improving existing buildings crucial to cut emissions, says Carbon Trust
Brief piece outlining significant opportunity values for emission reductions in commercial buildings in particular the retail sector and educational institutions as well as offices.
2 December 2010
Lack of leadership leaves Australia a climate laggard
A report on the Australia New Zealand Climate Change and Business Conference outlining the common agreement of leading business bodies and NGO's on the need to build support for a carbon price, business leadership and a collective voice.
4 November 2010
ClimateWorks Australia will develop a regional Low Carbon Growth Plan for the Latrobe Valley and Gippsland that will be funded by Regional Development Victoria and facilitated by local councils.
18 October 2010
Geelong carbon emissions to be cut by 25pc
New roundtables to debate climate change
15 October 2010
Geelong's Low Carbon Future Blueprint to Lead Nation
13 October 2010
Victoria backs national carbon market institute
10 October 2010
Cleantech - climate warming between countries
8 October 2010
Minister's Task Group on Energy Efficiency – Reactions
5 October 2010
August 2010
Industry needs stronger regulation to boost efficiency: Thwaites
July 2010
A plan for a low carbon Australia
Click here to view PDF version
Inaction on climate change too risky
In a letter to the Editor on July 9th, ClimateWorks outlines why inaction on climate change poses the greatest threat to our economy, summarising the financial benefits that can be captured through energy efficiency. The letter was in response to an opinion piece and critique of the Low Carbon Growth Plan by Alan Oxley on July 6th that misrepresents the ClimateWorks report and its findings.
Click here to read both articles or our longer response
Costly mistake to defer carbon cuts
ClimateWorks Australia's Anna Skarbek, writes about how the Low Carbon Growth Plan demonstrates that the cost of action is less than most people think, due to the savings captured through energy efficiency.
This is a response to Terry McCrann's opinion piece of 8th July, which argues we should not act on climate change because of the economic costs, and also criticises the Low Carbon Growth Plan on the basis of Oxley's critique.
Click here to both read article
March 2010
ClimateWorks report to reignite debate over policy
25% emissions cut at $4 a week 'possible'
This article also appeared in the Brisbane Times and Australia Daily (China)
Brand new retro key to cutting carbon emissions but incentives are lacking
This article also appeared in The Sydney Morning Herald and The Brisbane Times
New report to reignite climate debate
Climate blueprint could slash emissions (Online)
ABC News Breakfast with Virginia Trioli and Joe O’Brien (TV)
774 Melbourne Breakfast with Red Symons (Radio)
AM program (Radio)
interview also covered on Radio National and the 7.45am news bulletin
Newcastle Drive with Paul Bevan (Radio)
Triple J Hack with Kate O'Toole (Radio)
World News Australia Australia 'could cut quarter of emissions'
Abbott carbon plan 'unworkable'
Article also appeared in the Brisbane Times
Climate study reignites ETS debate
Article also appeared in The Age online, The Brisbane Times, The West Australian, and Ninemsn
Climate study claims carbon reduction would cost families just $185 per year
Deep cuts offer plenty of opportunities for investors: new report
Radio Adelaide Breakfast with Peter Godfrey
ETS costs lower than thought - study
Report from ClimateWorks says major greenhouse reductions could cost the same as a cup of coffee
