Writer
Ralph Evans
Ralph Evans AO is author of “Toast: Climate change is doing enormous harm. Why do many Australians deny it? Can we avoid the worst effects?”. He is a former head of Austrade and co-founded the Australian arm of the Boston Consulting Group.
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Wrong way, not just kidding, on climate change
Ross Garnaut has said the leaders are “just kidding” on climate change in the election campaign. It’s worse than that. They are leading us the wrong way. Continue reading »
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What would I do if I were the Minister for Climate Change?
For too long, the nine Australian governments have been pursuing inconsistent agendas on emissions and energy. Usually, the. states and territories have led (in some notable cases under Coalition governments), while the Commonwealth has lagged badly. Continue reading »
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Climate emergency: Australia must come in from the cold
As the consequences of global warming worsen, countries that are laggards on climate action risk facing sanctions or bullying from powerful nations. Continue reading »
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Climate crisis: Australia should join the methane pledge
By stopping the government signing the EU-US methane pledge, the Nationals have ensured Australians will suffer more climate damage than they should. Continue reading »
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After the battle for net zero emissions, more climate battles are coming
The battle for net zero emissions is nearly over, but not the war. A new battle, to cut emissions deeply by 2030, is under way. Following hard behind, another battle is starting, to cut emissions of methane. Continue reading »
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Before it even starts in Glasgow, COP26 is a climate change success
Momentum is building for the big climate conference in Glasgow next month. It needs a big contribution from China. This may not happen: their agenda is full. But Glasgow has succeeded already. Continue reading »
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The Flipside of Zero Net Emissions
More attention needs to be given to negative emissions and more research is needed. Continue reading »
