Capital cities crowded with pro-Palestine protests – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Dec 2, 2023
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. AAP · Dec 2, 2023
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. The Conversation · Dec 1, 2023
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 The Guardian - AU · Nov 30, 2023
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 · Nov 30, 2023
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 · Nov 29, 2023
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 · Nov 29, 2023
'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 · Nov 29, 2023
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. AAP · Nov 29, 2023
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 The Guardian - AU · Nov 29, 2023
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. The Conversation · Nov 29, 2023
Crossbench MPs question family violence response – as it happened This blog is now closed. The Guardian - AU · Nov 26, 2023
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. AAP · Nov 26, 2023
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. AAP · Nov 25, 2023
The Guardian - AU · Nov 25, 2023 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 · Nov 24, 2023 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 · Nov 24, 2023 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 · Nov 23, 2023 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 · Nov 23, 2023 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.
AAP · Nov 22, 2023 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.
The Guardian - AU · Nov 22, 2023 Greens could sink Labor’s gas industry scheme over concerns it supports fossil fuel expansion Exclusive: Adam Bandt says party cannot endorse $12 a gigajoule price cap due to exemptions allowing new ‘climate bomb’ gasfields
The Guardian - AU · Nov 22, 2023 Albanese government to rapidly expand investment scheme for clean energy projects Officials say intervention is needed for Australian to reach its 2030 renewable energy target as private investment slows
The Guardian - AU · Nov 21, 2023 ‘Vulnerable’ Pacific countries must get maximum benefit from ‘loss and damage’ fund, Australian climate minister says Chris Bowen also says climate disaster fund will need to be bankrolled by broader-than-expected range of countries in speech ahead of Cop28
AAP · Nov 21, 2023 Battling on after supposedly ending the climate wars Australia is positioning itself as a climate leader ahead of a Dubai summit which will judge the lack of progress since the Paris Agreement on global warming.
The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2023 Watch again: Australia’s climate change minister speaks on country’s aim to become Renewable Energy Superpower Watch live as Australia’s climate change minister Chris Bowen speaks on country’s aim to become Renewable Energy Superpower on Tuesday (21 November).