2015 - Page 8 of 187 - Renew Economy

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Greens Leader Richard Di Natale speaks with Giles Parkinson from Paris.

Dec 9, 2015

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World needs to pick up pace on transition to low carbon economy: US Energy Secretary
Ernest Moniz says emission cuts of 80 to 100 per cent are needed, cites plunging cost of wind, solar and LED, but action must accelerate.
Jon Walter

Dec 9, 2015

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Heartland Institute kicks journalists out of ‘public’ climate denial event in Paris
Accredited journalists were kicked out of a sparsely attended climate denial conference hosted by the US oil-and tobacco-funded Heartland Institute today in Paris.
Kyla Mandel

Dec 8, 2015

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David Crane steps down as NRG’s CEO amidst investor pressure
NRG Energy’s David Crane to step down as president and CEO, after driving a shift to customer empowerment and distributed energy.
Julia Pyper

Dec 8, 2015

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Phase-out fossil fuel subsidies, says IEA chief
IEA chief Fatih Birol says current low oil and coal prices provides “fertile ground” for the phase-out of $500bn a year fossil fuel subsidies.
Jon Walter

Dec 8, 2015

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How Australia can lead on climate in the final week at Paris
With Julie Bishop at the helm, Australia has a final chance to shake its reputation as climate laggard and position our economy for low-carbon growth.
Tom Quinn

Dec 8, 2015

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Fossil fuel emissions slowed in 2015 – have we finally reached the peak?
In the past, breaks or declines in emissions growth have been directly correlated with a downturn in global or regional economy. This time is different.
Pep Canadell

Dec 8, 2015

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South Australia to set path towards 100% renewable energy
South Australia premier says 50% renewable energy target – set for 2025 – will be reached next year, and the government will now plan to reach as close to 100% renewables as it can. It says this involves risks, but also huge opportunities. He’d also like an electric vehicle manufacturer to set up in the state.
Giles Parkinson

Dec 8, 2015

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Corporate PPAs on the rise, as business develops appetite for renewables
Report says long-term power purchase agreements on rise among global corporates, providing a boon to renewables – even in Australia.
Sophie Vorrath

Dec 8, 2015

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Paris, COP21: Ministers move in, as do the climate deniers
Australia trots out the same spin at start of second week; how 1.5C target translates into 100% renewables for Australia, and quickly; is Australia’s negotiating team playing short? CEFC in global green bank initiative; climate deniers at the Hotel California, and Saudi wins another fossil.
Giles Parkinson

Dec 8, 2015

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Bonds. Green Bonds: climate finance to the rescue
Current financial contributions from developed countries like Australia have fallen short. A smart solution to bridging the gap is green climate bonds.
Claire Smith

Dec 7, 2015

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COP21: Global Solar Council launches with call to end all trade barriers by 2020
The COP21 UN Climate Change Summit in Paris saw the launch today of the world’s first dedicated and unified body for the solar industry.
Ian Clover

Dec 7, 2015

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