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Policy & Planning

Cheap wind and solar mean US will meet beat Paris targets despite Trump
Morgan Stanley says renewables will be cheapest new generation almost everywhere by 2020, helping many countries exceed their Paris goals – even Trump’s America.
Sophie Vorrath

Jul 7, 2017

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Policy & Planning

Coal CEO admits that ‘clean coal’ is a myth
Coal baron says carbon capture and storage ‘does not work’ and ‘is just cover for the politicians.’
Joe Romm

Jul 7, 2017

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Press Releases

Changes to Green Star set the scene for carbon zero buildings
After a lengthy industry consultation period, the GBCA has released new versions of the Green Star Interiors rating tools which promise to drive the uptake of low-carbon buildings, incentivise new industries and challenge the market leaders to innovate.
Green Building Council Australia

Jul 4, 2017

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Other Good Stuff

States betting on giant batteries to cut carbon
Some states and electric power companies are rolling out a new weapon against fossil fuels — giant batteries.
Bobby Magill

Jun 29, 2017

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UK’s ‘stunning Sunday’ of 70% low-carbon power offers glimpse of near future
Sunny and windy Sunday afternoon in the U.K. sees carbon intensity power production level fall below 100g of CO2 per kWh for first time ever, gifting country’s energy market glimpse into future power generation mix.
Ian Clover

Jun 21, 2017

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How much has Australia spent on CCS, and what has been achieved?
Australia continues to put lipstick on the pig of CCS, a tiny pittance of research dollars intended to provide air cover for the emissions of the coal industry.
Michael Barnard

May 17, 2017

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Commentary

Australia could follow California and reach climate goals without EIS
Australia can achieve its 2030 climate target by relying on energy productivity gains and tighter controls on high emitting industries – and without legislating an EIS.
Reputex

May 11, 2017

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Markets

A utilities’ guide for a brown to green transition
For utilities to have a chance at succeeding at the “brown to green” transition, a well thought out and highly flexible strategy will be fundamental.
Matthew Grantham

Apr 20, 2017

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Coal

Why Coalition’s “clean” coal plans are just a smoke dream
Coalition’s “clean coal” plant would be costlier and dirtier than alternatives, and on top of that would require billions of dollars of government indemnities and guarantees.
Giles Parkinson

Feb 20, 2017

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Policy & Planning

Emissions task shifting to industry as carbon can kicked further down the road
The Turnbull government’s ruling out of a power sector EIS shifts more of the national abatement task over to industry. Any more policy wind-backs will increase the size of that task.
Hugh Grossman

Jan 30, 2017

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Policy & Planning

Australia on the outer again as Paris climate treaty comes into force
Australia to be excluded from key climate decision-making as Paris treaty comes into force, while fellow “climate villain” Canada changes tune with $C50 carbon price.
Giles Parkinson

Oct 5, 2016

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Policy & Planning

Paris deal, rapid transition means deepening doldrums for energy incumbents
The great global race against time has very much begun now. The US and China ratify Paris deal, capital flow shift, China cancels nuclear plant and even conservative press hails transition to sun, wind and water within a generation.
Jeremy Leggett

Sep 5, 2016

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