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Origin chief says “clear” emissions policy key to energy market transition
Origin Energy CEO says industry investment in renewables needs clarity around Australia’s emissions reduction targets.
Sophie Vorrath

Feb 16, 2017

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Labor launches consultation on 2030 emissions target
Opposition launches consultation on its 2030 emissions reduction target, based on CCA-recommended cuts of 45% on 2005 levels.
Sophie Vorrath

Jan 27, 2016

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Brazil locks in 43% emissions reduction target – ‘one of world’s largest’
Brazil pledges to slash greenhouse gas emissions by 43% by 2030, putting the targets of most developed countries – including Australia – to shame.
Sophie Vorrath

Sep 28, 2015

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Making up numbers: The cost of emissions reduction targets
The Abbott govt says its low-ball emissions target is best for Australia’s economy – while Labor’s would ‘devastate’ it. But is the maths right?
Sophie Vorrath

Aug 12, 2015

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Weak emissions target kicks coal can down the road
Abbott’s emissions target offers one of the slowest rates of reduction of advanced economies – and as a clean energy investment signal, it fails dismally.
Olivia Kember

Aug 11, 2015

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Coalition CO2 target: scientists, analysts, financiers, islands unimpressed
Experts respond to the news that the Coalition will set a 26% emissions reduction target for 2030, based on 2005 levels, for Australia.
Sophie Vorrath

Aug 11, 2015

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Policy & Planning

Bugger the science: Abbott aims for last place on emission cuts
Abbott puts his foot down and insists Australia should trail the world on climate action. His proposed emissions reduction target for 2030 is what others say should be achieved by 2020. Not only does it reinforce Australia’s claim to exceptionalism, it creates massive economic risk.
Sophie Vorrath & Giles Parkinson

Aug 11, 2015

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Policy & Planning

How low will Abbott and Hunt go on Australia’s emissions target?
Ahead of releasing Australia’s emissions reduction target for 2030, all signs suggest the Abbott government will keep ambition levels low, while turning up rhetoric about economy-harming carbon policies and ‘massive’ electricity prices.
Sophie Vorrath

Aug 10, 2015

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Graph of the Day: Even a moderate US carbon price has a big impact
Chart shows carbon price of $US25 leaves emissions in 2040 one-third lower than current levels, and 40% lower than 2005 levels.
Joe Romm

May 10, 2013

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Falling EU carbon price should inspire greater mitigation efforts
Trade in emissions entitlements has struck some large practical problems and the European carbon price has sunk. It’s time to increase our targets.
Ross Garnaut

Feb 4, 2013

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