European Union Archives - Renew Economy

Policy & Planning

Fossil Australia at risk of “domino effect” as EU moves ahead on carbon border tax
As Europe edges closer to implementing a carbon border adjustment mechanism, the risk to Australia of being edged out of some major export markets becomes more real.
Sophie Vorrath & Amalyah Hart

Dec 14, 2022

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Policy & Planning

Europe saw Morrison’s Australia as “handbrake” on global climate action, Albanese says
Anthony Albanese says Scott Morrison’s recalcitrance on climate change almost scuttled a major trade deal with the European Union.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 29, 2022

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Policy & Planning

“Fossil fuel economy has reached its limits”: EU to slash emissions and drag Australia with it
Australian exporters to the EU face prospect of $80+ tonne carbon price under an ambitious EU plan to halve emissions by 2030.
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 15, 2021

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Policy & Planning

Australian exporters could face $140 per tonne carbon tax, thanks to weak Morrison targets
A lack of meaningful climate policies could see Australian exports slapped with significant new carbon border taxes from Europe.
Michael Mazengarb

Feb 10, 2021

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Policy & Planning

EU ramps up emissions reduction target to 55 pct by 2030
“We owe it to our children and grandchildren.” European Commission raises EU emissions reduction target from 40% to 55%, requiring huge increase in renewables.
Joshua S Hill

Sep 22, 2020

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Renewables

EU notches up new record daily renewables share of 55% in May
High shares of wind, solar, hydro and biomass across the European Union combine to deliver average daily shares of more than 50% renewables.
Sophie Vorrath

Jun 10, 2020

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Coal

European Parliament endorses $1.6 trillion investment plan for Green New Deal
EU parliament endorses €1 trillion investment plan to accelerate efforts to decarbonise economy and support a just transition to a zero carbon economy.
Michael Mazengarb

Jan 16, 2020

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California carbon market nets $1 billion for clean energy
Sales from linked California-Quebec carbon markets show they can expand and remain strong through smart design, even with nearly triple the number of permits for sale.
Silvio Marcacci

Mar 13, 2015

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Japan focuses on zero-energy buildings
Japan is aggressively pushing forward with renewable power options.
Sandy Dechert

Oct 3, 2014

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The world’s $7.7 trillion renewable energy boom
Global energy markets facing watershed moment as BNEF predicts two thirds of new investment to 2030 will be in renewable energy.
Silvio Marcacci

Jul 2, 2014

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… and why China has announced a national carbon market
China announces it would launch a national carbon market in 2018 based on the 6 regional pilot programs launched in past year.
Silvio Marcacci

Jun 2, 2014

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How Europe could get 16 percent of its road fuel from garbage by 2030
A new report from the European biofuel industry suggests 16% of Europe’s road fuel could come from biofuels produced using waste from various sources.
Jeff Spross

Mar 5, 2014

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