Australia climate change policy

The growing cost of sub-standard climate policies on Australia’s international standing may soon outweigh any domestic political gains.

Despite the reality of the threat posed by climate change, Australia is a significant part of the failure to adequately address it. That has growing diplomatic costs.

What it comes to climate change and China, what do the results of the U.S. presidential election mean for Australia?

Pinning the blame on others and saying “but they’re worse than us!” is not a responsible climate policy.

Rain brought a brief respite, but the larger crisis -- and debate over causes -- is far from over.

The Pacific Islands Forum ended with island leaders frustrated – and furious – over Australia's intransigence on coal.

The recent environmental approval does little to settle the controversies over the mine's impact.

In the Pacific, climate change is an existential threat. Australia’s domestic unease on the issue hinders its foreign policy.

A new ministerial post is designed to a send a message to the Pacific region.

The two largest members are being targeted by Pacific Island states worried about climate change.

As the US and China unveil major initiatives, Australia’s skeptical prime minister seeks international support.