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  • Wind and solar deliver record emission cuts for Victoria, but pressure mounts to do more
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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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  • While we self-isolate, it’s a good time to reflect on the urgency of the climate crisis
    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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  • W.A. EPA goes with fossil fuel-friendly version of carbon emissions guidelines
    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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    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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  • WA EPA raises climate bar for fossil fuel projects, including LNG
    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
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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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  • Meanwhile, California slashes emissions to below 1990 levels
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    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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  • Australia emissions rise for 3rd year in row, despite fall in electricity
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    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 …
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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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  • “Hazelwood effect” a blip on Australia’s worsening emissions profile
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    “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
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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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