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These voices are the loudest in Australia’s ‘climate wars’

New research finds about 20 groups dominate climate policy in Australia, from firms to industry advocates and NGOs to thinktanks.

03.02.2026 9

The Conversation

Christian Downie

Brazil is trying to stop fossil fuel interests derailing COP30 with one simple measure

More fossil fuel lobbyists are coming to global climate talks to try to get favourable outcomes. Now their role is in the spotlight.

19.11.2025 9

The Conversation

Christian Downie

Exposed: PR firms spread climate misinformation

03.10.2025 10

The New Daily

Christian Downie

PR firms are spreading climate misinformation on behalf of fossil fuel companies. Could Australia stop them?

02.10.2025 10

Pearls and Irritations

Christian Downie

Who is actually spreading this climate misinformation and can the govt stop them?

02.10.2025 9

The Examiner

Christian Downie

Who is actually spreading this climate misinformation and can the govt stop them?

02.10.2025 10

Canberra Times

Christian Downie

PR firms are spreading climate misinformation on behalf of fossil fuel companies. Could Australia stop them?

This week, Australian policymakers heard about the real and growing problem of climate misinformation. Stopping it would mean regulating the PR...

01.10.2025 10

The Conversation

Christian Downie

A reversal in US climate policy will send renewables investors packing – and Australia can reap the benefits

Billions of dollars in renewables investment once destined for the US could soon be looking for a new home. The Albanese government must capitalise.

12.06.2025 10

The Conversation

Christian Downie