Sophie Yeo, Author at Renew Economy

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How can fossil fuel supplies be constrained?
Australian academics give their views on how to constrain fossil fuel supply as part of efforts to tackle climate change.
Sophie Yeo

Sep 30, 2016

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Policy & Planning

New PM Theresa May axes UK climate change department
Greg Clark was appointed head of the new department during a dramatic cabinet reshuffle after the new prime minister axed the Department of Energy and Climate Change.
Sophie Yeo

Jul 18, 2016

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There are now more than one million electric cars on world’s roads
Last year, number of electric cars passed the one million threshold, meaning it is now the only technology sector on track to meet IEA’s 2C scenario.
Sophie Yeo

Jun 6, 2016

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US could cut power emissions 78% by 2030 using existing technology, says study
The US could construct a nationwide energy infrastructure that cuts carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by up to 80%, says a study in Nature Climate Change.
Sophie Yeo

Jan 27, 2016

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Policy & Planning

The story of the papal encyclical, as told by the media
After months of speculation and expectation, the Pope has released an encyclical about climate change and our relationship with natural environment.
Sophie Yeo

Jun 19, 2015

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Vatican spells out vision for zero-carbon world
The Vatican has gathered religious leaders, scientists & politicians to agree that acting on climate change is a “moral and religious imperative for humanity”.
Sophie Yeo

May 1, 2015

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Cost of carbon should be 200% higher today, say economists
The “optimal” carbon price should be up to 200% more than economists currently estimate, according to new study published in Nature Climate Change.
Sophie Yeo

Mar 25, 2015

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