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Coalition to have sizeable contingent at Cop28 despite Peter Dutton jibe at climate change minister’s attendance

Frontbenchers Paul Fletcher and Bridget McKenzie part of group of nine MPs who will be in Dubai funded by Coalition for Conservation and Environmental Leadership Australia

The Guardian - AU

Two charts in Australia's 2023 climate statement show we are way off track for net zero by 2050

Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen has announced Australia is “within striking distance” of the government’s 2030 emissions reduction target.

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Capital cities crowded with pro-Palestine protests – as it happened

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Australia backs COP28 renewables, energy efficiency vow

The federal government says Australia is joining 117 other countries which have pledged to triple the world's renewable energy capacity by 2030.

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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Chris Bowen's struggle to promote consensus on climate action at COP28

Chris Bowen, Minister for Climate Change and Energy, next week heads to COP28 in Dubai, leading the Australian delegation. He joins the podcast to talk about the meeting, which he hopes will be easier than last year’s.

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Confusion at climate protests' mixed messages

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Protests' mixed messages

Newcastle Herald

It’s climate Christmas! But data dump shows Australia has a long way to go on emissions

The government deserves credit for steps to drive down pollution from electricity but other parts of the economy are yet to be addressed

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Time running out to make prosperous transition to net zero emissions, Australia warned

Climate Change Authority tells Labor government rapid action is needed, including accelerating emissions cuts from oil and gas

The Guardian - AU

'Enough is enough': protesters rally against impact of renewables on their communities

Hunter residents travel to Sydney to rally against renewable impacts.

Newcastle Herald

Morning Mail: Bowen’s climate warning, theatre protest, Israeli hostage ‘killed’

Minister to tell MPs that global heating poses existential threat to Pacific region

The Guardian - AU

COP28: How will Australia navigate domestic climate wins and fossil fuel exports at the negotiating table?

As the COP28 climate summit gets underway in the oil production hub of the United Arab Emirates today, Australia’s climate minister Chris Bowen will detail our progress in meeting emissions cut targets and updated projections.

The Conversation

'Immense, urgent': Australia falling short on climate

Australia is not on track to meet its emissions reductions, a report from the Climate Change Authority has found, leading to calls for greater action.

AAP

Australia set to face heat at COP28 climate summit

World leaders will convene for major climate talks with Australia under pressure to show it is doing everything it can to lower emissions.

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Chris Bowen warns global heating will fuel political instability in annual climate statement

Parliament to hear increased ‘fragility’ of energy networks ‘could be used by hostile actors’ amid existential national security risk to Pacific neighbours

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Extreme weather leaves energy networks vulnerable to 'hostile actors', Climate Statement warns

Extreme weather seasons are putting Australia’s energy systems more at risk of sabotage, the government’s annual Climate Change Statement warns.

Newcastle Herald

Bowen and Port Stephens offshore wind opponents agree to keep talking

Paterson MP Meryl Swanson facilitates offshore wind meeting.

The Guardian - AU

Crossbench MPs question family violence response – as it happened

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Israel can only be free when Palestine is: Bowen

Australia has welcomed the release of hostages under a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, as more rallies take place across the country.

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Australia on track to meet emissions reduction targets

Australia is close to meeting its 2030 emissions reduction targets, but the energy minister won't say how much a clean transition will cost taxpayers.

The Guardian - AU

Cop28: Australia to bring evidence it can meet 2030 climate target but pressure builds over fossil fuels

Chris Bowen says country is ‘reaping the economic opportunities’ of clean energy as emissions projection improves

AAP

Climate protesters blockade major coal port

A flotilla of climate activists have brought the world's largest coal port to a standstill to protest what they say is government inaction.

The Guardian - AU

Chris Bowen’s bold and sudden movement on climate sent the Coalition clutching at its pearls

The existential battle against global heating requires connecting science, politics and community life, often much harder than it looks

The Guardian - AU

Chris Bowen’s plan is a shot in the arm for clean energy – but a lot has to go right to avoid future blackouts

The renewable energy sector has been big on promise but lately lagging in delivery, particularly with 2030 emission targets just a little more than six years away

The Conversation

The government will underwrite risky investments in renewables – here's why that's a good idea

Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen today announced a scheme to underwrite the risk of investing in new renewable energy generation and storage.

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Feds 'supercharge' clean energy build to keep lights on

Clean energy sources will take over from ageing coal power stations under a supercharged federal scheme, but critics say household bills will rise without gas.

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