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Container deposit schemes work – and that's what matters - March 26, 2013
Jessie Borrelle

Why are the beverage giants fighting tooth-and-nail to stop the spread of container deposit schemes – arrangements that are proven to cut down on litter and increase recycling rates?
Call that a mating ritual? THIS is a mating ritual - February 14, 2013
Saffron Zomer

If you thought forking out for over-priced flowers was enough to contend with on Valentines Day, spare a thought for fellow lovers in the wild, who work much harder to keep their sweethearts happy.
Olympic Dam decision should be applauded (The Drum) - August 24, 2012
Simon O'Connor

Our politicians all think it's tragic. But Simon O'Connor makes the case that stopping the Olympic Dam expansion is a win for Australia.
Gillard's changed stance on oversight (The Canberra Times) - August 10, 2012
Charles Berger

Business groups have had a privileged insider's role advising COAG on environmental law reform, but not a single environment representative has been invited to participate in the process.
Carbon price hysteria all hot air (The Drum) - July 4, 2012
Simon O'Connor

We've all heard the predictions of a carbon priced-induced apocalypse. But taking a look at how the business community actually behaved is an enlightening experience.
The Clean Energy Finance Corp could kick off a new industrial revolution (The Conversation) - June 26, 2012
Ian Lowe

Last year global investment in clean energy outstripped investment in traditional fossil fuel energy. The CEFC is at the vanguard of this revolution.
The Missing Budget Paper (The Punch) - May 15, 2012
Simon O'Connor

During the lead-up to last week’s federal budget and the reporting that followed, the overwhelming focus was on whether Labor could deliver on the surplus promise it had pledged.
Proactive debate could cool radioactive waste (Daily Telegraph) - May 15, 2012
Ian Lowe

ACF president Ian Lowe says an independent inquiry can come up with answers to a problem that won’t go away.
You're just jealous: mining and the politics of envy (The Drum) - April 30, 2012
Denise Boyd

The politics of envy: a modern catch-all phrase intended to deflect any scrutiny of individuals, corporations or industries that fail to act in any interests other than their own.
It's time to adapt to a green, clean economy (Canberra Times) - April 19, 2012
Simon O'Connor

Australians have witnessed a relentless drive from industry groups, and some state governments, to water down crucial environmental measures.
Crying wolf once too often (The Punch) - April 12, 2012
Simon O'Connor

Since word got out that the government was considering cutting back on the $2 billion handout to resource companies, there has been the normal outburst of complaint from the industry’s lobbyists.
Time to reform fuel tax credits (Canberra Times) - March 30, 2012
Charles Berger

Under the Fuel Tax Credits Scheme the Australian taxpayer underwrites business fuel use to the tune of $5 billion per year, at the expense of health, education and the environment.
Why we need the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (Climate Spectator) - July 22, 2011
Simon O'Connor

The CEFC can kick start Australia’s role in the clean energy industries of the future, writes Simon O'Connor our economic adviser.