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Will Asia embrace clean energy?

By Graham Land Fri, May 11, 2012 11:08PM UTC View Comments

Developments around Asia and the Pacific suggest that clean power generation may soon have its day. Japan looks like it may be leaving nuclear power behind in favor of energy saving measures and cleaner power sources, while China’s next generation is more concerned about climate change than youthful populations in many other major nations. This...

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Aussie carbon tax unconstitutional, says mining magnate

By Rowena Dela Rosa Yoon Sat, Mar 17, 2012 6:09PM UTC View Comments

Mining billionaire Clive Palmer of Queensland Nickel

The carbon tax circus is not yet over. Mining magnate Clive Palmer announced he will challenge Prime Minister Julia Gillard’s carbon tax in the High Court, saying it is unconstitutional. Palmer said his legal advisers who are “all senior counsels with experience in the High Court” advised him to take legal action against the federal government on...

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Australia Day focuses on Aborigines, refugees

By Rowena Dela Rosa Yoon Thu, Jan 26, 2012 12:05PM UTC View Comments

Prime Minister Julia Gillard poses with Geoffrey Rush

This year’s Australia Day has seen both old and new issues come under the spotlight, including indigenous culture, asylum-seekers, gay marriage, and climate change. These issues, however, cannot be solely discussed through political means but through the arts. Academy-award winning actor Geoffrey Rush was named the 2012 Australian of the Year in a ceremony at the...

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Aussies score high at Durban climate conference

By Rowena Dela Rosa Yoon Tue, Dec 06, 2011 12:08PM UTC View Comments

It’s probably time for the right wing opposition party to back off. For opposition Leader Tony Abbott, it is time to review his hard-line stance against the carbon tax. The Liberal Party missed the opportunity to score in this significant issue on Australia’s clean energy future. Abbott’s ‘direct action’ missed the international climate agenda. The carbon...

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Aussie Greens to bring carbon tax to world stage

By Rowena Dela Rosa Yoon Wed, Oct 12, 2011 8:13PM UTC View Comments

Now that the much-debated carbon tax has passed the House of Representatives, members and supporters of the Australian Greens are looking forward to its historic vote in the Senate next month. The left-wingers are crossing their fingers the bill will be ratified into law. If ratified, the carbon tax will be the trademark victory for...

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