economy Archives - Page 2 of 2 - Renew Economy

21 countries are cutting carbon emissions while growing GDP
A new trend is challenging the old argument that economic growth can not be driven by, or even coexist with, carbon reduction.
Nate Aden

Apr 6, 2016

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Acting on global warming good for sex, and the economy too
No sex thanks, it’s global warming: Study finds climate change could cause declining birth rates in developed nations, with serious economic consequences.
Sophie Vorrath

Nov 5, 2015

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Australians can be sustainable without sacrificing lifestyle or economy
A sustainable Australia is possible – but we have to choose it. That’s the finding of a paper published today in Nature.
Steve Hatfield-Dodds

Nov 5, 2015

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Energising Innovation: How many countries does it take to change a light bulb?
Negative resource trends, climate change and rising energy demand mean we urgently need to find a new approach to electricity supply. How can we speed up the process?
Laura Sacks

Aug 21, 2015

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Jobs versus the environment: the debate Queensland can end
There is a way to finally get off the outdated jobs-versus-environment seesaw – and many of the lessons for QLD are relevant for other parts of the country too.
Allan Dale

Feb 23, 2015

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Australia’s economy will suffer if no action on climate
Australia’s economy faces grave threats from climate change, but even bigger risks if there is no serious effort to cut emissions.
Martijn Wilder

Jun 18, 2014

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Commentary

How to save business billions, without cutting renewable jobs
It’s in Australia’s interests not to be left behind in the growth industries of the future – and those include renewable energy.
Suzanne Benn and Patrick Crittenden

Feb 26, 2014

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So if the carbon tax is not working, then what is?
NEM-wide emissions have fallen 14% over the past two spring seasons since the carbon tax was implemented. Something must be working.
Mike Sandiford

Dec 13, 2013

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World’s largest wealth fund may become large green energy investor
Norway’s enormous Sovereign Wealth Fund could play a large role in financing the transition to a low-carbon economy.
Terje Osmundsen

Oct 10, 2013

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