Published 2 hours ago • loading... • Updated 2 hours agoShow Less IconA clash between pragmatism and purity is coming to a head Supporters say the plan could generate more than $1 billion over 15 years, while critics argue offsets should not fund forest protection.Summary by Sydney Morning HeraldIn many ways, it’s the Rudd government’s first carbon emissions trading scheme all over again. Once again, the environmental movement is cleaved in two, with giants like Bob Brown and Tim Flannery on different sides.Share menu4 Articles4 ArticlesAllLeft3Center1RightSearch IconSort IconSydney Morning HeraldThe AgeLean LeftView articleCaret Right IconBrisbane TimesLean LeftView articleCaret Right IconWA todayCenterView articleCaret Right Icon+3 Reposted by 3 other sourcesLean LeftFactualityOwnershipA clash between pragmatism and purity is coming to a headIn many ways, it’s the Rudd government’s first carbon emissions trading scheme all over again. Once again, the environmental movement is cleaved in two, with giants like Bob Brown and Tim Flannery on different sides.2 hours ago·North Sydney, AustraliaRead Full ArticleThink freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/yearSubscribeCoverage DetailsTotal News Sources4Leaning Left3Leaning Right0Center1Last Updated1 hour agoBias Distribution75% LeftBias Distribution Too Big Arrow IconToo Big Arrow IconCaret Up Icon75% of the sources lean Left75% LeftL 75%C 25%Factuality Info IconTo view factuality data please Upgrade to PremiumOwnership Info IconTo view ownership data please Upgrade to VantageSydney Morning Herald broke the news in North Sydney, Australia 2 hours ago on Thursday, September 10, 2026.Too Big Arrow IconCaret Down IconSources are mostly out of (0)Similar News TopicsMelbourne, Australia Plus IconShow AllSimilar News TopicsMelbourne, Australia Plus IconShow All