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Wind and solar deliver record emission cuts for Victoria, but pressure mounts to do more
New analysis finds Victoria could meet its legislated target of net-zero emissions by 2050 nearly five years ahead of schedule.
Sophie Vorrath
Dec 10, 2020
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CleanTech Bites
While we self-isolate, it’s a good time to reflect on the urgency of the climate crisis
As Australian governments scramble to formulate the appropriate response to the newly declared pandemic proportions of the Coronavirus, a new report from the Climate Council reminds us of the burningly urgent need to address that other global catacstrophe, climate change.
Sophie Vorrath
Mar 13, 2020
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What is a fair carbon budget for Australia?
The debate around whether Australia will meet its Paris emissions targets means little attention has been given to the target Australia should set, based on climate science and ethics.
Mark Diesendorf & Dennys Angove
Feb 21, 2020
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Policy & Planning
W.A. EPA goes with fossil fuel-friendly version of carbon emissions guidelines
Environmental watchdog ditches proposed requirement for all new emissions-intensive projects in W.A. to be carbon-neutral, in new draft greenhouse gas guidelines.
Sophie Vorrath
Dec 10, 2019
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CleanTech Bites
Delayed greenhouse data confirms rising emissions, “contemptuous” government
TAI report says latest federal government data confirms two things: 1) Australia’s emissions are definitely still going up; 2) The Morrison Coalition government is “contemptuous” of its obligations to prevent dangerous climate change.
Sophie Vorrath
Jul 2, 2019
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Policy & Planning
WA EPA raises climate bar for fossil fuel projects, including LNG
WA’s Environmental Protection Authority sets “higher bar” for fossil fuel projects in W.A. to deal with their emissions. Coalition calls it a sledge-hammer.
Sophie Vorrath
Mar 8, 2019
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UK shows how climate action done, with cuts to emissions for six years in a row
Carbon Brief analysis shows UK CO2 emissions fell for the sixth consecutive year in 2018, the longest series of continuous reductions on record. Meanwhile, in Australia…
Simon Evans
Mar 5, 2019
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Policy & Planning
Meanwhile, California slashes emissions to below 1990 levels
California’s greenhouse gas emissions have fallen to 1990 levels, well ahead of the state’s 2020 target date.
Joshua S Hill
Jul 13, 2018
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Policy & Planning
Australia emissions rise for 3rd year in row, despite fall in electricity
Australia emissions rise for 3rd year, with electricity the only sector to show a fall, thanks to a policy mechanism the government tried to kill.
Sophie Vorrath
May 14, 2018
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Graph of the Day: And the states with the lowest emissions are …
South Australia, Tasmania and the Northern Territory contribute a combined total of just 6.3% to the nation’s total scope 1 emissions. Can you guess the common denominator?
Sophie Vorrath
Mar 7, 2018
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Policy & Planning
“Hazelwood effect” a blip on Australia’s worsening emissions profile
Increased use of fossil fuels is driving global emissions up by 2% this year, upsetting what had been a three-year plateau. Meanwhile, in Australia…
Sophie Vorrath
Nov 14, 2017
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World greenhouse gas levels made unprecedented leap in 2016
Human activity, along with a strong El Nino, drove 2016 greenhouse gas levels to new heights with an unprecedented jump in annual emissions.
Paul Fraser Paul Krummel and Zoe Loh
Nov 1, 2017
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