Australia climate change

Climate change will shape Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s international program, and his political future

Political infighting remains a substantial part of Australian party politics. What does the latest “knifing” mean for the political future?

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

Renewable energy technologies have become better and cheaper, but Australia’s politics haven’t embraced the energy market’s transition.

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.

How to reshape attitudes on issues ranging from the Asian haze to the Mekong River.

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

State and regional governments are increasingly stepping up their climate commitments where national governments are unable or unwilling to do so.

As Australia struggles with climate changes impacts, so too will its neighbors.

PM Morrison has two options: confront the far-right elements within his government or forever be linked to Australia’s climate decline.

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