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The Paris climate agreement: the real work starts now

  • Written by: The Conversation Contributor
imageLeaders celebrate the adoption of the Paris Agreement on Saturday. Stephane Mahe/Reuters

The Paris climate agreement is an extraordinary achievement. It codifies the long-term goal of keeping global temperature increases below 2°C. It also sets a more ambitious aspirational target of capping global warming at 1.5°C degrees.

But this more...

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Climate justice and an end to fossil fuels: the Paris agreement won't satisfy activists

  • Written by: The Conversation Contributor
imageClimate activists demand a fair share outside the Paris conference. Jacky Naegelen/Reuters

A global climate agreement was adopted in Paris on Saturday evening, but it will leave activists demanding direct action on fossil fuels and energy market reform.

Before the Paris talks even began there were activists arguing that the negotiations would not...

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How the 'fair go' became the last bulwark for Australia's freedoms

  • Written by: The Conversation Contributor
imageMost Australians are unlikely to be able to describe the doctrine of the separation of powers, but they're quick to assert their liberties under the rubric of a "fair go".RICHARD MILNES/AAP

Australian governments have, over the last few years, passed laws that explicitly, or in their effect, breach fundamental human rights.

Not only have our...

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