emissions Archives - Page 22 of 25 - Renew Economy

Most countries need to at least double their efforts on climate: study
To limit global warming to 2C we can’t emit more than another trillion tonnes of greenhouse gases. Burning fossil fuels is a major source.
Anita Talverg and Malte Meinshausen

Oct 27, 2015

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25 years ago the Australian government promised deep emissions cuts, and yet here we still are
Carbon emissions target were initially proposed to cabinet when Jon Bon Jovi was number one in Australia with “Blaze of Glory”.
Marc Hudson

Oct 9, 2015

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VW’s emissions fraud was breathtakingly cynical. But it’s not the first
The implications of VW’s emissions fraud worsen by the day. But, it’s not the first. Two big US auto makers hid major defects because they decided it was cheaper to pay compensation to the dead and injured than fix the problem. No wonder big brand names are in danger of losing consumers as new technology makes this possible.
Giles Parkinson

Oct 2, 2015

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Australia’s weaker emissions standards allow car makers to ‘dump’ polluting cars
Australia’s lower standards for car exhaust mean overseas car-makers can sell more-polluting cars.
Anna Mortimore

Oct 1, 2015

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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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Is Turnbull for turning on climate change?
In his first Question Time as PM, Malcolm Turnbull did little to shake the impression he has sold out on climate change. So has he?
Sophie Vorrath

Sep 16, 2015

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How strong are the world’s new climate targets? Here are four things to consider
The best way to ensure emissions reductions are permanent is to transform the energy sector.
Pep Canadell

Sep 11, 2015

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Electricity demand rises but emissions fall as gas offset by wind
NEM demand charts another monthly rise, driven by Queensland’s coal seam gas extraction industry. Meanwhile, emissions fall slightly as gas falls and wind rises.
Hugh Saddler

Sep 3, 2015

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Abbott policies still favour brown coal generation, despite emission targets
Report says Abbott’s 2030 emissions target will need brown coal generators to close, but government’s current suite of policies favour these plants.
Sophie Vorrath

Aug 31, 2015

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A ‘Great Reversal’ in China? Coal continues to decline with enforcement of environmental laws
Coal consumption may be peaking much earlier than anticipated in official government statements – and so pointing to an early peaking of carbon emissions.
John Mathews & Hao Tan

Aug 26, 2015

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Australians prefer renewables: 84% say solar their ideal energy source, 69% wind
Climate Institute survey finds 84% of Australians prefer solar to be in ideal energy mix of three sources, then wind at 69%, and hydro.
Sophie Vorrath

Aug 10, 2015

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Obama just created a carbon cap-and-trade program
As the Obama Administration honed its historic new climate rules affecting power plants, it began thinking about electricity more broadly.
John Upton

Aug 6, 2015

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