Sunday, August 12, 2012

Gold-plating lifts power prices-Turnbull | Top Stories | BigPond News
Opposition MP Malcolm Turnbull says the 'gold-plating' of state electricity infrastructure has contributed more to power rises than the carbon tax.

That's contrary to the view of Opposition Leader Tony Abbott, who says price rises are wholly down to the carbon tax, accusing Prime Minister Julia Gillard of fabrication in blaming the states.
Obama address cites heat record, steers clear of climate - The Hill's E2-Wire
President Obama’s weekly address on drought assistance cites new data showing that July was the hottest single month on record in the U.S., but does not mention climate change.

The topic’s omission will likely disappoint environmentalists, who want more attention to climate change in discussions of the extreme heat and drought that has gripped much of the nation.
Twitter / Revkin: What scientists warn of as ...
What scientists warn of as "new normal" of Western drought (NYT) sure resembles the *old* normal
Greenpeace head urges climate consensus | SBS World News
David Ritter has urged Opposition Leader Tony Abbott to rethink his promise to repeal the carbon tax if he becomes prime minister, and says Australia must follow its tradition of punching above its weight when it comes to finding solutions to climate change.

Tackling climate change must also involve Australia exerting diplomatic pressure on other nations, he says.

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