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Collision Course
With the planet already effectively at 1.5°C of warming, and no sign of emissions peaking, the world is now on a dangerous trajectory toward 3°C.
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Degrees of Risk
Financial systems risk collapse as climate models ignore cascading impacts of 3°C warming and systemic instability.
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Fatal Calculations
Climate economics has consistently downplayed future climate damage and risk.
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Climate Emergency Defined
A focused assessment of whether climate risks now justify an emergency response.
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War: What Is It Good For?
A full-scale, WWII-level mobilisation is now essential to prevent climate collapse and restore safe climate conditions.
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Understanding Climate Risk
Policymakers and scientific institutions like the IPCC place too much emphasis on middle-of-the-road probability estimates rather than plausible worst-case outcomes.
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Reclaiming “Climate Emergency”
How should the term “climate emergency” be understood?
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Net Zero 2050: A Dangerous Illusion
Net zero 2050 plans risk locking in fossil fuel use for many decades, leading to dangerous warming and economic instability.
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Disordered & delusionary thinking
Australia's expanding fossil fuel exports are undermining renewable energy progress and national security.
Energy Economics Politics Policymaking
CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - MAY 13: Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers addresses the National Press Club in The Great Hall on May 13, 2026 in Canberra, Australia. The Labor government’s 2026-27 Federal Budget handed down on May 12, 2026 focuses on cost-of-living relief, housing affordability, and defence spending, as Treasurer Jim Chalmers faces pressure to deliver economic stability ahead of a federal election cycle. (Photo by Hilary Wardhaugh/Getty Images)
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Budgeting For Denial
Australia’s budget ignores escalating climate risks, deepening future national vulnerability.
Economics Climate Science Climate Extremes Politics Policymaking
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Canadian Press/Shutterstock (16830184a) Prime Minister Mark Carney delivers a speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026. Cda-Finland-Five-Things, Davos, Switzerland - 20 Jan 2026
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Authoritarianism is Undermining Climate Action
Authoritarianism is stalking nations and global institutions, and climate barely rated a mention at Davos this year.
Economics Politics Policymaking
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Energy Security is a Climate Issue, Too
Energy, human and climate security are all converging into one story.
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Forging the Electric Age
Industrial electrification will shape the next global economic order.
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Another Year, Another Record
2024 broke temperature records amid deadly climate disasters, failing policies, and accelerating risks from ocean and tech impacts.
Economics Climate Science Impacts Policymaking
Popular AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 03: A load of coal is loaded onto a ship berthed at the Port of Newcastle in Australia, on Monday, Sept. 3, 2007. Coal prices rose to a record for a third straight week at Australia's Newcastle port, a benchmark for Asia, as snowstorms in China cut exports, adding to supply disruptions in Australia and South Africa. (Photo by Andy Shaw/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
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The Net-Zero Myth
Leading economists warn net-zero scenarios are based on flawed models unfit for guiding urgent, risk-aware climate policy.
Economics Climate Science Policymaking
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Delivering Maximum Protection
An Effective Goal For A Climate Emergency Response
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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 23: The Sydney Opera House is seen on September 23, 2009 in Sydney, Australia. Severe wind storms in the west of New South Wales have blown a dust cloud that has engulfed Sydney and surrounding areas. (Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty Images)
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Safe Climate Plan Project
A Whole-of-Society Framework for Restoring Safe Climate Conditions
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Financial sector risks repeating Global Financial Crisis mistakes on climate change
Can the banking system survive climate warming of 3°C
16 August 2021
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Energy security is now inseparable from national security
Delayed investment in domestic clean energy is leaving critical national vulnerabilities dangerously exposed.
18 April 2026
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Corporate Australia in denial over climate change, former coal exec Ian Dunlop says
Not a single voice had been raised by peak business about the appointment of so-called climate change deniers to advise government.
15 August 2014
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Climate Code Red: In Conversation
Transitioning Australia entirely to renewable energy systems and transform our economy in ten years.
7 August 2008
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Saul Griffith

Decarbonisation Engineer and Systems Innovator

Engineer designing electrification pathways accelerating energy transition and emissions reduction globally.

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Alia Armistead

Climate and Energy Research Specialist

Researcher analysing emissions trends, policy impacts and sustainable energy systems development.

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Ian Dunlop

Energy Expert and Strategic Advisor

Former executive advising decarbonisation, resource constraints and systemic economic transition risks.

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Paul Gilding

Author & Corporate Advisor

Former executive advising business transformation, economic shifts and sustainability strategy implementation.

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