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Can Copenhagen succeed?

17 Nov 2009, 4:08PM

As the Copenhagen summit approaches and a legally binding deal looks increasingly unlikely, SBS investigates what will be the significance of these historic talks. Read more

How does the ETS work?

16 Nov 2009, 2:05PM

There is so much debate about the federal government Emission Trading Scheme, but how does it work? What are the Coalition's proposed amendments? Read more

Australia's future 'lies in solar power'

19 Nov 2009, 6:28PM

When people think of solar power, photovoltaics come to mind. But experts say Australia's future lies in solar thermal. SBS' reporter PJ Madam reports. Read more

Coastal erosion battle escalates

17 Nov 2009, 11:48AM

Byron Bay council's retreat policy bans waterfront homeowners from building walls to stop erosion. SBS' Emma Hannighan reports. Read more

Interactive map: Climate change effects

11 Nov 2009, 12:00AM

The British government has created an interactive map demonstrating the impact of global warming. Try it here. Read more


Wind turbine boom in China

22 Nov 2009, 2:15PM

China's target of generating 15 per cent of its energy from renewable sources by 2020 is seeing a boom in wind turbine technology.
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ETS countdown amidst Opposition disunity

22 Nov 2009, 10:12AM

Labor has again attacked the Opposition for its internal bickering over ETS, while Malcolm Turnbull is confident he can turn his shadow cabinet around.
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Govt won't rule out double dissolution

20 Nov 2009, 12:07PM

Labour's Simon Crean says the government is keeping all its options open, including a double dissolution election, if an agreement on the ETS can't be reached. Read more

Can the Copenhagen summit succeed?

20 Nov 2009, 11:43AM

As the Copenhagen summit approaches and a legally binding deal looks increasingly unlikely, SBS investigates what will be the significance of these historic talks.
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Bearing the brunt of climate change: Kiribati

20 Nov 2009, 10:00AM

The tiny pacific island nation of Kiribati is one of three nations that are expected to disappear within 50 years thanks to rising sea levels, SBS Senior Correspondent Brian Thomson reports. Read more

Germany calls for binding climate deal in 2010

20 Nov 2009, 7:06AM

German Chancellor Merkel acknowledged that no global climate deal is likely at talks in Copenhagen next month. Read more

Minchin fronts ETS revolt

Opposition Senate Leader Nick Minchin claimed that when the Coalition was in power, Labor refused to respect mandates. (AAP)

19 Nov 2009, 4:13PM

Kevin Rudd called on Malcolm Turnbull to get his partyroom into line as critics found their voice on the ETS in parliament today.
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Up to 30 Liberals could cross floor on ETS

Smokestack at power station (AAP)

19 Nov 2009, 11:54AM

Up to 30 Liberal MPs and senators are set to defy their leader Malcolm Turnbull on emissions trading, one of the party's prominent climate change sceptics says. Read more

Govt aims to exploit climate divisions

18 Nov 2009, 7:48PM

The federal government is demanding Malcolm Turnbull guarantee a Senate vote on emissions trading laws this year. Read more

Rudd unveils NSW wind farm

18 Nov 2009, 7:39PM

Prime Minister Kevin Rudd and NSW Premier Nathan Rees have opened a wind farm billed as the biggest renewable energy project in the state since the Snowy Hydro scheme. Read more