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• New green rating tool out for factories
  
• NGER changes out for comment
  
• Jon Dee releases sustainability and small business book
  
• New report issued on Indigenous Australians and climate change

Emissions trading can't work, coal must be phased out and nuclear must be part of the world's energy mix, says renowned NASA climate science James Hansen, who warns those opposing climate change action are perpetrating a 'great hoax' about the validity of the science.

• Climate change adaptation grants on offer
  
• Victorian barristers aims to boost pro bono climate advice
  
• Carbon price will be lost in 'background noise' for small businesses
  
• CSIRO warns of reduced rainfall in south-west WA

• Greens to make new bid to 'fix' RET
  
• Hunt hits back: where's Morgan Stanley CPRS report?
  
• IPCC rejects second attack on findings

The US EPA's formal finding that six greenhouse gases endanger public health and the environment, as world leaders gather in Copenhagen, demonstrates America's commitment to addressing climate change, according to the agency's administrator, Lisa Jackson.

Developed countries should jointly reduce 2020 emissions by "at least" 30% and halt global forest loss no later than 2030, but reaching a position on CCS will be difficult, say internal EU negotiating papers obtained by CE Daily.

Senator Nick Minchin, a declared climate change sceptic, is the new shadow minister for resources and energy, while Greg Hunt retains the shadow climate change and environment portfolio, Opposition Leader Tony Abbott announced today.

Australia backs global climate aid of $10 billion a year; EU demands more of U.S. and China; UN science chief says 2^oC might not be good enough; and More nations now willing to act, says UN climate chief.

Dumped Coalition leader Malcolm Turnbull today accused new leader Tony Abbott of not wanting to do anything about climate change, but Abbott's likely new climate spokesman Greg Hunt says it's time to look at what 'direct action' can deliver.

• WA Parliament considers environmental approvals bill
  
• Reporting burden overwhelming: business group
  
• Talk of action 'in isolation' precedes ACCI poll quiz on CPRS delay
  
• Better vehicle choices could slash emissions, says NTC report
  
• WWF report warns of 'tipping point' risks