Erwin Jackson, Author at RenewEconomy

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Weak NEG puts pressure on farmers, truckers, factories to cut emissions
A weak NEG will let the electricity sector off lightly, and put pressure on emissions reductions on to truckers, farmers and factories. Here’s what needs to be done.
Erwin Jackson

Jun 15, 2018

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Paris update: Anticipation and hyperbole
The long-term emissions goals on the agenda at Paris offer a rare opportunity to reset some of the hyperbole in recent domestic policy discussions.
Erwin Jackson

Nov 29, 2015

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Draft Paris agreement shows many countries still pushing for <1.5°C
The draft agreement for Paris shows still a big push for outcome that limits global warming to 1.5°C. Australia may have to dig deeper, but not for coal.
Erwin Jackson

Oct 12, 2015

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NZ’s post-2020 target: Weak action for a less competitive economy
New Zealand weak post-2020 climate target risks its competitive position by stranding its economy as the most pollution intensive in the developed world.
Erwin Jackson

Jul 8, 2015

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Abbott’s mooted pollution targets would fail climate and competitiveness tests
The making of the initial target offer into the international process ahead of Paris negotiations in December is a core test of Australia’s climate credibility.
Erwin Jackson

Jun 23, 2015

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EU draft targets adds climate pressure on Abbott government
The European Commission’s positioning on emissions reductions targets will put pressure on Australia and other countries in lead up to Paris.
Erwin Jackson

Feb 26, 2015

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Paris climate summit won’t save the planet, and it shouldn’t try
A Paris climate agreement is not going to save the world. The Copenhagen summit was so chaotic because it tried to do too much too soon and nearly broke the system as a result.
Erwin Jackson

Dec 17, 2014

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Australia should aim to cut emissions by 40% by 2025
By just focusing on 2020 emission and renewable energy goals, the recent political debate has ignored growing scientific, investment, and international realities.
Erwin Jackson

Nov 10, 2014

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Explainer: China carbon trading schemes kick off
China’s first carbon trading scheme – in Shenzhen – is launched today, the first of seven Chinese cities and provinces to do so this year.
Erwin Jackson

Jun 18, 2013

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Doha agreement puts both major parties in the climate hot seat
COP18’s resolution to achieve a new legally binding agreement by 2015 will increase the level of scrutiny on Australia’s contribution over the next two years.
Erwin Jackson

Dec 10, 2012

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