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How can global CO2 levels soar when emissions are flat?
By Joe Romm on 23 March 2016
Last year saw the biggest jump in global CO2 levels ever, yet in 2015 energy-related CO2 emissions were flat. So what’s going on?
Tag: "carbon emissions"
SA offers $250,000 prize to fast-track Adelaide zero carbon plans
By Sophie Vorrath on 16 March 2016
SA govt Entrepreneurs Prize offers $250k in seed funding for best energy, transport, waste, infrastructure ideas to make Adelaide world’s first carbon neutral city.
Graph of the Day: Another emissions reality check
By Sophie Vorrath on 18 February 2016
New government report illustrates how little Coalition’s Direct Action will cut emissions, and importance of incentives for electric vehicles and energy efficiency.
Citi: Don’t expect clean coal to save the planet
By Sophie Vorrath on 18 December 2015
Citi report has bad news for coal companies depending on ‘clean coal’ to save the industry – and delivers it with a velvet sledgehammer.
New Australian coal mines threaten world’s chance to stay below 2°C
By Jon Walter on 2 December 2015
Study finds pollution from new coal fired power plants could take emissions from the sector 400% higher than levels needed to stay below 2°C.
South Australia commits to zero net emissions by 2050
By Sophie Vorrath on 25 November 2015
SA Premier Jay Weatherill has adopted recommendations of an expert panel, setting a 2050 target of zero net emissions for the state.
Canadian oil capital, Alberta, unveils carbon tax, coal phase-out
By Sophie Vorrath on 23 November 2015
Alberta, home to world’s 3rd largest oil reserves, to introduce $US20/t carbon price, as it aims for 30% renewables and zero coal power by 2030.
Australian emissions to grow 6 per cent under Direct Action
By Sophie Vorrath on 23 November 2015
Report says Australia will only meet emissions target by using Kyoto ‘accounting benefit’. In real terms, emissions headed for 4% above 2000 levels by 2020.
Graph of the Day: Carmichael coal mine to take big chunk of carbon budget
By Sophie Vorrath on 12 November 2015
New report offers a whole lot of context for the huge climate threat posed by the federal government approved Carmichael coal mine.
Paris climate pledges promising, but still way off 2°C mark – or even 2.7°C
By Sophie Vorrath on 6 November 2015
The Paris climate pledges may not bring the world as close to the 2°C target as we think. There is a notable absence of long term targets.
NSW Greens call for zero net emissions by 2040 for state
By Sophie Vorrath on 22 October 2015
NSW Greens challenge Premier Baird to adopt nation-leading climate policy, including a target of zero net emissions by 2040, in a climate bill introduced into state Parliament on Thursday.
