climate action Archives - Renew Economy

Policy & Planning

Australians reluctant to go electric or change behaviour for climate change
Australians amongst the least likely to change behaviours to reduce climate impact.
Michael Mazengarb

Apr 26, 2022

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Policy & Planning

Qantas says long-haul electric flight still “several decades away”
Qantas CEO says electric powered long-haul aircraft still “several decades” from becoming a reality, as the airline focuses on sustainable fuels and carbon offsets.
Sophie Vorrath

Apr 1, 2022

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Other Good Stuff

Biden’s Senate majority will super-charge climate action – and not just in the US
With a better picture of the climate-engaged Biden administration, the question for Australia is how the US changes will affect domestic climate politics.
Jim Orchard

Jan 18, 2021

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Policy & Planning

Boris Johnson promises “urgent action” on climate, takes helm of “last chance” UN talks
After sacking Britain’s COP26 team president, UK PM takes the wheel on climate action, calls on all countries to commit to net zero carbon by 2050 at Glasgow meeting.
Sophie Vorrath

Feb 5, 2020

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Policy & Planning

Is ‘Zero Hour’ youth climate march a turning point, or more of the same?
Are children a source of hope where adults have failed? A youth climate march set for Washington DC this weekend raises the question: what new methods can young people use to boost climate action?
Marc Hudson

Jul 23, 2018

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Commentary

It’s all about money as global investors drive low-carbon transition
The last decade saw climate space occupied by activists, scientists, denialists and fossil fuel companies, but investors looking to de-risk portfolios will set stage for a very different 2018 and beyond.
Emma Herd

Dec 14, 2017

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Commentary

Weatherill lets fly at right wing attack against renewables
Jay Weatherill in pugnacious mood at launch of Mark Butler’s Climate Wars book, promising to repeat his Frydenberg shirtfront with PM Turnbull if given the opportunity.
Marc Hudson

Jul 26, 2017

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Policy & Planning

New poll shows public back climate action from banks
Nearly half of Australians would be prepared to switch to another bank if they found out their current bank is financing projects that worsen climate change.
Julien Vincent

Sep 15, 2016

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Victorian Government

Victorian government targets net zero emissions by 2050
Andrews Labor government pledges net zero emissions for Victoria by 2050, releases interim policies, in response to recommendations of Climate Change Act review.
Sophie Vorrath

Jun 9, 2016

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Fossil fuel giants still betting trillions on nothing changing
New report says fossil fuel industry is betting on business-as-usual demand for coal, oil and gas, despite the emergence of new technologies, and the individual country commitments to the Paris climate change talks.
Giles Parkinson

Oct 22, 2015

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Economic modelling may overplay the costs of Australia’s 2030 climate target
Falling renewable costs could make action on climate change cheaper.
The Conversation

Sep 3, 2015

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CCA emissions review may come too late to embarrass Abbott
The Climate Change Authority’s review on Australia’s emissions targets may arrive too late to embarrass the Coalition’s climate change policy before the election. That’s a pity, because the Coalition continues to spout a lot of nonsense about carbon pricing and electricity taxes.
Giles Parkinson

Feb 19, 2013

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