ClimateWorks Australia Media Coverage

9 August 2011

Carbon tax may be twice as effective

Climate plan to double forecast emission cuts

Report upbeat on emissions

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.

Read media release here

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

Plan to reduce emissions

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

 

Profile Anna Skarbek

 

10 October 2010

 

Cleantech - climate warming between countries

 

8 October 2010

 

Minister's Task Group on Energy Efficiency – Reactions

 

5 October 2010

 

My other brilliant career

 

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

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