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Opinion | Jan 24, 2024

Wind shapes as valuable piece in modern energy jigsaw

The Newcastle Herald

Wind executive and Climate Capital Forum member Satya Tanner and CCF strategic comms lead Amanda Caldwell explain why offshore wind offers an option to supply large, stable electricity for major energy consumers and regional employers, making it a valuable component, particularly as we move to and beyond 82 per cent renewables. It also can help reframe, power and rebuild Australian regional communities, giving people a say through public consultation, partnering with First Nations, and different ways of asset ownership. Read more

Opinion | Dec 13, 2023

Nuclear energy is not viable for Australia, for a number of reasons

Canberra Times

Opinion piece with John Grimes, CEO of the Smart Energy Council, Climate Energy Finance’s Tim Buckley, Rewiring Australia’s Dr Saul Griffith, Blair Palese of the Climate Capital Forum, Dr John Hewson and Mara Bun: There are a number of barriers that make nuclear unviable as a solution for Australia’s energy transition in a timeframe necessary to respond to the climate, energy and cost-of-living crisis. We need energy, decarbonisation and cost of living solutions this decade. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change recommends a 50 per cent emissions reduction by 2030. As former Chief Scientist Dr Alan Finkel has noted, it is hard to imagine first operation of small modular reactor (SMR) technology before 2040. Read more

Opinion | Dec 8, 2023

Nuclear energy is not viable for Australia in timeframe needed to address climate, energy and cost of living crisis

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This open letter addresses public discussion on nuclear power generation in Australia. There are a number of barriers that make nuclear unviable as a solution for Australia’s energy transition in a timeframe necessary to respond to the climate, energy and cost of living crises. Read more

Opinion | Nov 22, 2023

Why Anthony Albanese should absolutely be at APEC in San Francisco

Canberra Times

Blair Palese, founder of the Climate Capital Forum, on how Prime Minister Anthony Albanese being on the ground at APEC shows that Australia wants to be at the table with the other alliance members as they navigate global decarbonisation, and that we are committed to working with our regional neighbours in the Indo-Pacific. Read more

Opinion | Nov 17, 2023

Australia faces a big challenge to hit green targets

The Australian

In The Australian’s Business Review section, Blair Palese outlines the need for government to provide the “big picture” as we transition to a decarbonised economy. Read more

Opinion | Feb 8, 2023

OPINION – Why I formed a Climate Capital Forum in Australia and why every country needs to do the same

Climate & Capital Media

Climate Capital Forum Founder, Blair Palese, on her motivation to form the network, and why its work is so important. Read more

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