AM Jonson's recent articles

2 October 2025
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.

17 September 2025
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.

22 August 2025
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.