COVID-19 Archives - Page 4 of 5 - Renew Economy

Policy & Planning

Global emissions plunge as working-from-home slashes transport emissions
Dramatic fall in vehicle emissions due to Covid-19 pandemic provides a glimpse at the long-term opportunities to cut emissions.
Michael Mazengarb

May 20, 2020

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Stop supporting dinosaur industries: ACF plea to Coalition government
ACF outlines a green economic stimulus plan, warning Australia must avoid a surge in pollution in a post-Covid-19 economic recovery.
Michael Mazengarb

May 14, 2020

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Policy & Planning

Australia’s dangerous dirty hydrogen plans
Morrison government appears determined to hold onto its energy policy and the Coalition’s obsession with maintaining Australia’s links with fossil fuels.
Elizabeth Thurbon Hao Tan Sung-Young Kim and John Mathews

May 14, 2020

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Australia’s reputation as solar leader under threat if ARENA funding not extended
Angus Taylor’s decision to halt government support for solar and wind research is so surprising because it puts Australia’s leadership under threat.
Dr Richard Corkish

May 14, 2020

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Other Good Stuff

Coronavirus impact lays bare inflexibility of German power generation and demand
Germany experiences record level of negative power prices, highlighting need for greater flexibility in power generation and demand.
Sören Amelang

May 11, 2020

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Covid-19 co-operation lays out pathway for climate ambition, CMI says
Carbon Markets Institute chief says new found government cooperation provides chance to align Covid-19, bushfire responses with climate action.
Michael Mazengarb

May 7, 2020

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Covid-19 live blog: Clean energy industry impact, stories, resources
Move over oil – US coal production and power generation both suffering badly from Coronavirus slow-downs; How the US rooftop solar industry is coping with Covid-19.
Sophie Vorrath

Apr 24, 2020

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No green new deal for Australia as Coalition tightens embrace of fossil fuels
Short-term thinking of the Morrison Government is on full display, as it props up the fossil fuel sector while long-term benefits of green stimulus are ignored.
Michael Mazengarb

Apr 24, 2020

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Renewables could add $A160 trillion to post Covid-19 economic recovery
Clean energy stimulus could help meet net zero emissions goals of Paris Agreement and generate more than $A159 trillion in benefits to global GDP above business-as-usual.
Michael Mazengarb

Apr 22, 2020

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Fossil fuel lobby to use Covid-19 to push for weaker climate laws
ANU researchers warn that fossil fuel interests will use Covid-19 crisis to pressure governments for repeal of environmental regulations and climate laws.
Michael Mazengarb

Apr 20, 2020

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Policy & Planning

Coronavirus doubters follow climate denial playbook
Observing the US political leaders’ responses to the coronavirus pandemic has been like watching the climate crisis unfold on fast-forward.
Dana Nuccitelli

Apr 16, 2020

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Other Good Stuff

Tesla leaps ahead as Big Auto’s EV transition plans hit by Covid-19 pandemic
Tesla shares surge as analysts seize importance of market lead while Covid-19 pandemic bites into the cash reserves and priotities of Big Auto.
Giles Parkinson

Apr 16, 2020

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