AM Jonson

Dr AM Jonson is editorial director of CEF.

AM Jonson's recent articles

China-US critical minerals war an opportunity for Australia to get smart

China-US critical minerals war an opportunity for Australia to get smart

As the Trump administration deepens its tariff trade war with China, the latter has placed fresh curbs on exports to the US of the rare earths and critical minerals indispensable to the production of clean energy tech, as well as defence, computing and AI capabilities.

China is likely to surpass its new emissions target. Australia should emulate its energy plan

China is likely to surpass its new emissions target. Australia should emulate its energy plan

In an address to the UN General Assembly last week, Chinese President Xi Jinping announced China’s target to reduce carbon emissions by 7-10% from their peak by 2035, with the goal of achieving even higher levels.

Devastating climate risk report shows need to slash emissions 75%, deploy green capital fast

Devastating climate risk report shows need to slash emissions 75%, deploy green capital fast

The Albanese Government is reportedly set to announce its new National Determined Contributions  ( NDCs) to 2035 this week – its emissions reduction targets under our Paris Agreement obligations.

Capping Australia’s biggest fossil subsidy is the productivity reform we can’t afford to ignore

Capping Australia’s biggest fossil subsidy is the productivity reform we can’t afford to ignore

Australia’s biggest fossil fuel subsidy is hiding in plain sight. The diesel Fuel Tax Credit (FTC) scheme — a taxpayer-funded rebate mostly benefitting big miners — is costing Australians tens of billions, fuelling emissions, and damaging productivity growth.