COVID-19 Archives - Renew Economy

Policy & Planning

Global emissions to surge past pre-Covid, as world fails to grasp ‘green recovery’
Global greenhouse gas emissions will surge past pre-Covid levels, as the world returns to old practice, despite calls for a “green recovery”.
Michael Mazengarb

Nov 4, 2021

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Policy & Planning

Renewables will deliver all but “last mile” reductions needed for net zero target
International Renewable Energy Agency urges global ramp-up of wind and solar, because it will deliver 90% of all emissions reduction needed for 1.5°C climate goal.
Joshua S Hill

Mar 18, 2021

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Policy & Planning

Fossil fuel led recoveries “contradictory” to action on climate change, researchers warn
Equivalent of Covid-19 triggered emissions reductions needed every two years to meet Paris Agreement goals, researchers say.
Michael Mazengarb

Mar 5, 2021

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Policy & Planning

Australian greenhouse gas emissions rebound as Covid-19 restrictions lifted
Australia’s emissions begin to head back up in latest figures, as the Australian economy recovers from the symptoms of Covid-19.
Michael Mazengarb

Feb 26, 2021

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New report shows Australia’s post-COVID carbon boom has already begun
A new analysis shows that despite the temporary dent from Covid-19 and gains in renewables, Australia is returning to a badly off-track state on emissions.
Ketan Joshi

Dec 24, 2020

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Solar

US solar tax credit to get two-year extension in Covid stimulus package
Proposed Covid stimulus package signed off by Trump promises two-year extension of one of the US’s most successful renewable energy supports.
Joshua S Hill

Dec 22, 2020

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Coal

Australia’s emissions clipped by Covid, but the cuts may be short lived
Covid and drought help reduce emissions in latest quarter, but there’s little evidence of any long-term cuts, apart from the switch to wind and solar.
Michael Mazengarb

Nov 30, 2020

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Wind

French company shelves NSW wind project, citing Covid uncertainty
France-based Akuo Energy puts 132MW Granite Hills wind farm on ice due to “extreme financial pressures” wrought by the Coronavirus pandemic.
Sophie Vorrath

Nov 5, 2020

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Renewables

Stronger, cheaper, smarter: Can Coalition ignore benefits of a renewables-led recovery plan?
Former Treasury economist says BZE Million Jobs Plan would deliver a stronger economic recovery, with lower unemployment, higher living standards, and less debt.
Sophie Vorrath

Sep 17, 2020

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Policy & Planning

Renewables and Covid-19 combine to cut Australia’s greenhouse emissions
Covid-19 travel restrictions and continued renewables growth contribute to fall in Australia’s emissions, but benefits set to be short lived.
Michael Mazengarb

Aug 31, 2020

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Electricity price reprieve may be temporary, ‘only way is up’ Reputex says
Energy market analysts warn that the ‘only way is up’ for electricity prices, as Covid-19 will have a temporary role in pushing prices down.
Michael Mazengarb

Aug 27, 2020

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Coal

Coal generation kills 800 a year in Australia, says new report
New report finds pollution from Australia’s 22 remaining coal power plants is causing hundreds of premature deaths a year, thousands of chronic respiratory illnesses.
Sophie Vorrath

Aug 25, 2020

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