climate Archives - Page 17 of 31 - Renew Economy

Meet the fossil fuel firms sponsoring the world’s biggest climate conference
The reputation risk that flows from an association with pollution has become increasingly relevant for corporations amid growing public awareness of climate change.
David Holmes

Dec 9, 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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Paris, COP21: Australia ignoring energy transition as emissions soar
What clean energy transition? Turnbull govt says emissions targets are about targets, not changing economy; Greens say Coalition has head in sand; scientists say Great Barrier Reef needs 1.5°C target; Branson calls for big carbon tax; and climate talks end week 1 full of optimism.
Giles Parkinson

Dec 7, 2015

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Why Differentiation threatens to derail climate talks and weaken targets
Differentiation was always going to be a key sticking point at COP21, but the discussions so far suggest that the issue could derail the talks altogether.
Bloomberg New Energy Finance

Dec 4, 2015

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Paris talks, fossil fuel divestment, Abengoa’s woes
As Paris talks kick off, the economics of fossil fuels are coming under increased scrutiny as some investors consider long-term prospects and risks.
Bloomberg New Energy Finance

Dec 2, 2015

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How Republican leaders are trying to scuttle the Paris climate talks
Driven by ideology and by friends in the fossil fuel industry, the leaders of the Republican party have barreled along with their “just say no” climate approach.
David Goldston

Dec 2, 2015

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South Australia details $10 billion low-carbon investment plan
SA Premier Jay Weatherill has outlined four key strategies to achieve his government’s low-carbon investment target of $10bn by 2030.
Sophie Vorrath

Dec 1, 2015

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New climate playlist strikes more promising chord
While the government’s core policies to encourage renewable energy remain the same for now, everything else is very different.
Kane Thornton

Nov 30, 2015

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How Australia can reach zero emissions by 2050: Start now
Australia can ramp up its emissions targets and still lock in strong growth and jobs. Renewable energy, and solar in particular, will play a critical role along with energy efficiency. But the thermal coal sector is all but wiped out.
Giles Parkinson

Nov 25, 2015

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Australia can meet its Kyoto target – but “real emissions” will not fall to -5% by 2020
While we will officially meet our Kyoto target, Australian emissions will not fall to -5 per cent on 2000 levels by 2020.
Hugh Grossman

Nov 25, 2015

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The forgotten U.N. climate goal: 1.5°C
Delegates representing island states will be pushing for the formal adoption of a long-overlooked goal, one that limits warming to less than 1.5°C.
John Upton

Nov 20, 2015

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