Carbon farmers say the emissions trading scheme gives forestry something it never had – cash flow over the life of tree and not just when it is harvested.
Novel, draconian, unfairly retrospective and out of left field are just a few of the criticisms of the proposed new oil field decommissioning law.
Electricity generators warn environmental law changes could make it impossible to meet emissions reductions targets.
It may seem like a little thing, but every little thing adds up in a world where failure to act is ruining the future, argues Jehan Casinader.