Matthew John Kean, born on September 16, 1981, in Wahroonga, New South Wales, is a former Australian politician and current Chair of the Climate Change Authority. He was appointed to this role on August 5, 2024, for a five-year term, succeeding Grant King. Kean previously served as a member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly, representing the Hornsby electorate from 2011 to August 2024. Throughout his political career, Kean held several key positions, including Treasurer and Minister for Energy and Environment in New South Wales. He was also Deputy Leader of the New South Wales Liberal Party from August 2022 to March 2023. Notably, he championed climate action and delivered the Electricity Infrastructure Roadmap in 2020, a 20-year plan designed to spur private investment in renewable energy, reduce emissions, and lower power bills for NSW residents. Kean studied business at the University of Technology Sydney and holds a Graduate Diploma of Chartered Accounting from the Institute of Chartered Accountants. Following his departure from politics, he joined Wollemi Capital as Director, Regulatory Affairs and Strategic Partnerships, on August 15, 2024. His transition to the Climate Change Authority reflects his ongoing commitment to environmental issues. Kean's role in shaping federal climate policies has been significant, and he continues to be a prominent figure in Australia's climate change discussions. Recently, Kean has been the subject of media attention for his role in climate change policy, including being profiled as a leading advocate for environmental action. His appointment as Chair of the Climate Change Authority underscores his continued influence in Australian climate policy and his efforts to address global warming.
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A gunman ambushed and fatally shot two firefighters in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, leaving the community in shock and mourning. The suspect has been identified as 20-year-old Wess Roley.