National affairs
14 October 2022
A grown-up conversation about how we fund better services is long overdue
Correspondents
29 September 2022
Distinguished economists are protesting at Mathias Cormann’s reorientation of the international organisation
Books & arts
16 December 2021
An insider’s account of the Black Summer bushfires of 2019–20 exposes the wider failings of the Morrison government
Books & arts
8 December 2021
Andrew Leigh compellingly describes the “black swan” events we could be facing, but are his proposals equal to the threat?
Essays & reportage
22 November 2021
Is Australia’s international reputation really that bad? And if so, should it matter?
Correspondents
15 November 2021
Is it finally the end of the line for fossil fuels? Our correspondent’s Glasgow COP26 wrap-up
International
9 November 2021
Pacific voices, young and old, have been calling for action at COP26
Correspondents
9 November 2021
There is a paradox at the heart of climate activists’ demands for the overthrow of capitalism
Correspondents
4 November 2021
With the national leaders departing, the climate talks are commencing in earnest. And the optimists see grounds for hope
Essays & reportage
29 October 2021
Tech billionaire Mike Cannon-Brookes is using his wealth to shake up Australian business and politics
Correspondents
27 October 2021
What exactly is up for negotiation at next week’s COP26 conference?
National affairs
20 October 2021
The Nationals say they’re worried about jobs — but we know from experience how to handle the move away from fossil fuel–based employment
National affairs
20 October 2021
As Australia continues to dodge, the International Energy Agency issues a blueprint for action
National affairs
6 October 2021
Has the NSW environment minister changed the new premier’s mind about climate?
National affairs
1 October 2021
What drives Darren Chester, the Nationals MP who has boycotted his own party room?
Correspondents
29 September 2021
Britain’s shape-shifting PM wanted to take the lead on climate, but he didn’t anticipate how hard that would be
Correspondents
28 September 2021
Almost every party claims to have done well in Sunday’s election, but forming a new government requires an unprecedented coalition of three parties
Correspondents
14 September 2021
In the second part of our series on this month’s German election, our correspondent wonders about what has been left out of the debate
Essays & reportage
10 September 2021
Farming could be part of the solution to many of Australia’s problems
Correspondents
31 August 2021
Our correspondent is not impressed by the choices on offer for September’s German election
National affairs
27 August 2021
Timid governments need shaking up — but the pressure won’t come from the top
National affairs
26 August 2021
The road to reduced emissions is clear
International
13 August 2021
It might be a very bad film, but The Day After Tomorrow has a message for today
National affairs
27 July 2021
A hardening of shibboleths is eating away at good government
National affairs
23 July 2021
On climate, Barnaby Joyce is a speed bump about to be run over by a monster truck
National affairs
21 July 2021
Political authority is a precious commodity. Use it or lose it
Essays & reportage
5 July 2021
How skilfully has the Age and the Sydney Morning Herald’s new pollster gauged opinion on quarantine, cutting emissions, and China?
National affairs
22 June 2021
Our success in fighting climate change will hinge on whether our financial system is up to the task
National affairs
3 June 2021
Have reporters’ cliches got in the way of understanding how Pacific islanders are dealing with climate change?
Books & arts
30 April 2021
Our reviewer follows Greta Thunberg’s 2019 journey