Low Carbon Growth Plan Media Coverage

July 2010

 

A plan for a low carbon Australia

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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.

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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.

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High cost of old car scheme

 

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