David Stringer

David Stringer, managing editor of climate and ESG news for Bloomberg in Asia and seasoned climate reporter. He walks through Cape Grim’s windswept monitoring site and why its long-term CO2 records matter. Discussion covers tracking many gases and aerosols, funding pressures on climate science in Australia, and Australia’s role in upcoming international climate negotiations.

David Stringer, managing editor at Bloomberg Green in Asia, discusses Australia’s complex position in the energy transition. He highlights the country's role as the largest coal exporter while aiming for a 43% emissions reduction by 2030. Stringer navigates Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's climate agenda post-election and the challenges of balancing ties with the US and China. The conversation also touches on nuclear energy prospects amidst public skepticism and the potential impacts of recent natural disasters on climate policy.

David Stringer, Managing Editor of ESG and Climate Coverage for Bloomberg News in Asia, dives into Australia’s recent climate challenges. He discusses the implications of Australia losing its COP bid and how this affects its international standing. Stringer explains the political shift with the Coalition abandoning net zero emissions, highlighting the potential repercussions for future elections. He also addresses how this climate volatility could impact energy investments and household power bills, emphasizing the need for policy certainty.

David Stringer, Bloomberg’s Asia-Pacific managing editor for ESG and Green, tours Tasmania’s 130-metre battery-electric ferry. He explores the ship’s massive battery system, quiet propulsion and the vision of veteran builder Bob Clifford. The conversation examines why fixed ferry routes suit electrification, shipping’s emissions challenge, battery limits, and Tasmania’s ambitions to become a clean-shipping hub.

David Stringer, managing editor of climate and ESG news in Asia, who reported from Kennaook/Cape Grim. He describes why Cape Grim’s pristine air and long-term CO2 records matter. He explains the station’s wide pollutant monitoring and how that data has driven action. He discusses funding pressures, Australian policy shifts, and the country’s role in global climate talks.