emissions Archives - Page 21 of 25 - Renew Economy

Fossil fuel emissions slowed in 2015 – have we finally reached the peak?
In the past, breaks or declines in emissions growth have been directly correlated with a downturn in global or regional economy. This time is different.
Pep Canadell

Dec 8, 2015

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After Paris, can the “little black rock” clean up after itself?
As Paris talks banning new coal mines, it’s worth reminding Australia’s leaders that rehabilitating coal plants and mines is an expensive business.
Rod Campbell

Dec 3, 2015

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As Paris talks, Australia’s energy emissions are going in the wrong direction
Australia’s energy emissions are changing at about the rate required, but going away from the target, not towards it.
Hugh Saddler

Dec 2, 2015

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South Australia details $10 billion low-carbon investment plan
SA Premier Jay Weatherill has outlined four key strategies to achieve his government’s low-carbon investment target of $10bn by 2030.
Sophie Vorrath

Dec 1, 2015

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South Australia climate plan targets carbon world-first for Adelaide
SA’s updated climate strategy suggests its electricity sector will be 100% decarbonised by 2050, despite no change to its 2025 target of 50% renewables.
Sophie Vorrath

Nov 30, 2015

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Shorten lays down gauntlet on climate, but who will call time on coal?
As Malcolm Turnbull heads to Paris climate talks, Labor leader Bill Shorten commits to an emissions reduction target almost twice that set by the Coalition. Meanwhile, neither leader looks likely to come clean on their compromised position on coal.
Sophie Vorrath

Nov 27, 2015

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How Australia can reach zero emissions by 2050: Start now
Australia can ramp up its emissions targets and still lock in strong growth and jobs. Renewable energy, and solar in particular, will play a critical role along with energy efficiency. But the thermal coal sector is all but wiped out.
Giles Parkinson

Nov 25, 2015

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Greg Hunt says emissions targets must be increased to meet 2°C goal
Greg Hunt has conceded that world’s current emissions reduction pledges – including Australia’s, presumably – are not ambitious enough to limit global warming to 2°C.
Sophie Vorrath

Nov 25, 2015

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Transportation emissions could be cut in half by 2050
Carbon emissions from cars, trucks, trains and airplanes could be reduced by half if cities worldwide widely adopt better public transit and EVs.
Bobby Magill

Nov 23, 2015

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Australian emissions to grow 6 per cent under Direct Action
Report says Australia will only meet emissions target by using Kyoto ‘accounting benefit’. In real terms, emissions headed for 4% above 2000 levels by 2020.
Sophie Vorrath

Nov 23, 2015

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Future Super adds ‘carbon neutral’ to fossil free credentials
Australia’s first fossil free super fund is now world’s first carbon neutral fund, buying offsets to emissions of remaining companies it invests in.
Sophie Vorrath

Nov 20, 2015

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Australia’s climate targets still out of reach after second emissions auction
Australia will struggle to make real emissions reductions without making structural change away from coal in the energy sector.
Peter Christoff

Nov 13, 2015

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