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Adam Morton

The Guardian

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If there was ever a moment for Australia’s shift to renewables and EVs, this is it

It’s been three years since the Albanese government received a report by the Office of National Intelligence looking at how the climate crisis is...

10.03.2026 10

The Guardian

Adam Morton

Australia’s most costly anti-climate policy hits taxpayers for $30m a day as calls mount to wind back fuel tax credits

It’s the most costly anti-climate policy in the Australian government budget, working against efforts to cut emissions. This financial year,...

24.02.2026 10

The Guardian

Adam Morton

It’s two years since we were told ‘the age of fossil fuels will end’. When will Australia get prepared for what’s coming?

10.12.2025 10

The Guardian

Adam Morton

Labor’s nature law overhaul contains wins – but we should watch for gremlins in the details

27.11.2025 10

The Guardian

Adam Morton

The spectacular nonsense of the Coalition’s internal brawl over the 2050 net zero emissions target

11.11.2025 6

The Guardian

Adam Morton

Voices arguing that climate action is a waste of time are getting louder. Here’s why they are wrong

20.08.2025 10

The Guardian

Adam Morton

Legal ruling can’t obscure the brutal reality of climate change for Torres Strait Islanders

21.07.2025 6

The Guardian

Adam Morton

Tasmanian leaders struggle with a basic fact: environment laws should protect the environment

23.06.2025 10

The Guardian

Adam Morton

Donald Trump’s latest TV drama makes for terrifying viewing

10.06.2025 10

The Guardian

Adam Morton

Neither glib lines nor warm thoughts can hide the cynicism of Labor’s North West Shelf decision

10.06.2025 10

The Guardian

Adam Morton

Australia has backed a rapid shift to renewable energy – and given Labor a chance on climate. How will it act?

05.05.2025 10

The Guardian

Adam Morton

A climate election? The Coalition wants to take Australia backwards, while Labor is standing still

02.05.2025 10

The Guardian

Adam Morton

Labor’s home batteries policy could help people who will never take it up. Here’s how

07.04.2025 7

The Guardian

Adam Morton

Planning a budget night party? Here’s how to get bang for your buck

25.03.2025 20

The Guardian

Adam Morton

Australians deserve answers on climate before they vote. Here are five things we still don’t know

25.03.2025 10

The Guardian

Adam Morton

As Trump attacks US science agencies, ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred ushers in a fresh wave of climate denial in Australia

11.03.2025 10

The Guardian

Adam Morton

The election could be called any day – but Peter Dutton still hasn’t explained how his nuclear proposal will work

17.02.2025 10

The Guardian

Adam Morton

Australian nature: if our laws don’t radically change, environmental degradation will continue

04.02.2025 8

The Guardian

Adam Morton