The Australian government seems to think fossil fuels need help, when businesses are deciding otherwise. Coal image from www.shutterstock.com

Fossil fuel growth centre harks back to old ideas about climate costs

Do fossil fuels need saving from efforts to combat climate change? The Australian government seems to think so, but that sort of thinking is out of date.
À Bhadla, dans l’État du Rajasthan, un impressionnant déploiement de panneaux solaires. Le gouvernement indien compte sur cette énergie pour donner accès à l’électricité au plus grand nombre. Money Sharma/AFP

L’Inde plaide la cause des pays émergents

Pour réaliser son ambitieux programme de développement des énergies renouvelables, solaire en tête, l’Inde a besoin du soutien des pays les plus industrialisés.
Past deals on emissions trading increased compensation to the electricity sector. Daniel L Smith / Shutterstock.com

Australia needs a fresh start on climate policy: authority

Australia needs to “reset” discussions related to climate policy, according to the government’s advisory body on climate policy.
Small solar panel installations can provide electricity and jobs, while not adding to emissions. Manukrishna CK/Praveen R/Wikimedia Commons

India is focused on energy and poverty, but it can still sign a global climate deal

Much of India’s huge population is still without electricity, perhaps making climate action a tough sell. But India’s vision for green development chimes well with the world’s climate agenda.

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