CO2 Archives - Renew Economy

Coronavirus set to cause largest ever annual fall in CO2 emissions
Covid-19 could trigger largest ever annual fall in CO2 emissions in 2020 – but even this would not come close to bringing the 1.5°C global temperature limit within reach.
Simon Evans

Apr 14, 2020

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Australia already has carbon spot price, and it’s cheaper than overseas markets
Australia’s spot carbon price is lower than overseas markets, but future prices will depend on the level of ambition in emission reduction policies.
Reputex

May 10, 2019

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Renewables

US natural gas emissions to surpass those of coal in 2016
CO2 emissions from burning natural gas for electricity in US will surpass those from burning coal – the globe’s chief climate polluter.
Bobby Magill

Aug 31, 2016

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Policy & Planning

Some facts on climate science for Malcolm Roberts
One Nation senator-elect and climate denier Malcolm Roberts has raised a number of questions on climate science and empirical evidence. Here are some answers…
John Connor

Aug 8, 2016

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Policy & Planning

Climate: Antarctic CO2 levels hit 400ppm for first time in 4 million years
South Pole Observatory carbon dioxide observing station cleared 400 ppm on May 23 – first time in 4 million years.
Brian Kahn

Jun 16, 2016

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Graph of the Day: Another emissions reality check
New government report illustrates how little Coalition’s Direct Action will cut emissions, and importance of incentives for electric vehicles and energy efficiency.
Sophie Vorrath

Feb 18, 2016

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Emissions from Indonesia’s fires reach new highs, but solutions are within reach
Analysis indicates that since September greenhouse gas emissions from the fires exceeded the average daily emissions from all US economic activity.
Nirarta Samadhi

Oct 27, 2015

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Why uncontrolled climate change may be an ultimate limit to growth
Sustainability is possible over the next century, but only if we control climate change.
Jack Pezzey

Oct 30, 2014

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Raising bar on car emissions could halve fuel costs: report
Report says adoption of best practice light vehicle emissions standards could cut Australian fuel use – and cost to consumers – in half.
Sophie Vorrath

Feb 25, 2014

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