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Renewables will deliver all but “last mile” reductions needed for net zero target
International Renewable Energy Agency urges global ramp-up of wind and solar, because it will deliver 90% of all emissions reduction needed for 1.5°C climate goal.
Joshua S Hill
Mar 18, 2021
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Policy & Planning
Global emissions plunge as working-from-home slashes transport emissions
Dramatic fall in vehicle emissions due to Covid-19 pandemic provides a glimpse at the long-term opportunities to cut emissions.
Michael Mazengarb
May 20, 2020
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Insight
Coronavirus set to cause largest ever annual fall in CO2 emissions
Covid-19 could trigger largest ever annual fall in CO2 emissions in 2020 – but even this would not come close to bringing the 1.5°C global temperature limit within reach.
Simon Evans
Apr 14, 2020
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Commentary
Geoengineering carries ‘large risks’ for the natural world, studies show
Reducing the impacts of human-caused climate change through use of bioenergy with carbon capture and storage could have major consequences for wildlife, forests and water resources.
Daisy Dunne
Jan 24, 2018
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Climate peace in our time?
Pressure could mount to set a significantly tighter emissions target for the electricity sector – which does not bode well for a climate truce.
Barry Ladbrook
Oct 27, 2017
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Policy & Planning
Paris 1.5-2°C target far from safe, say world-leading scientists
Targeting a limit of 1.5-2°C of warning far from safe, and will spur feedbacks with potential to run out of humanity’s control.
David Spratt
Jul 27, 2017
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Commentary
Notion-building pollies declare open season for energy theories
While Malcolm has been pumping Snowy 2.zero, Craig has been promising death by renewables, Josh reckons we are on track to meet Paris commitments and Barnaby is backing coal.
Mike Sandiford
Jul 21, 2017
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Policy & Planning
Even BP recognises that reduced coal use is slashing emissions
BP data shows impact of reduced coal use in emissions, including China. Australia, however, joins smaller emerging economies in lifting emissions.
Lauri Myllyvirta and Sandler Clarke
Jun 15, 2017
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Solar, wind power aid unprecedented halt in global emissions
For first time, the rise in global greenhouse gas emissions has stopped, even as economic growth continues. The IEA credits the impact of solar and wind energy, and hydro. Others say it increases chances of a climate deal in Paris, as people understand a solution is at hand.
Giles Parkinson
Mar 16, 2015
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