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Policy & Planning

Reforest an area the size of the US to help avert climate breakdown
Restoring the world’s forests on an unprecedented scale is “the best climate change solution available”, according to a new study.
The Conversation

Jul 5, 2019

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Solar

Whyalla goes greener with $145m solar greenhouse, as Gupta effect grows
In a “big reveal” alongside GFG Alliance’s Sanjeev Gupta, Whyalla City Council announces China-backed deal to build 70 hectare solar powered intensive horticulture facility.
Sophie Vorrath

Dec 11, 2018

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Policy & Planning

The Swiss company hoping to capture 1% of global CO2 emissions by 2025
On the roof of a waste incinerator outside Zurich, the Swiss firm Climeworks has built world’s first commercial plant to suck CO2 directly from the air.
Simon Evans

Jun 26, 2017

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Commentary

US quitting Paris climate agreement will only make things worse
Will he stay or will he go? Protesters at last week’s G7 meeting don’t know either.
Jonathan Pickering

May 31, 2017

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China carbon emissions may have peaked already
As Australia’s emissions rise, report finds China’s may have peaked in 2014 – or would do so by 2025, 5 years ahead of schedule.
Sophie Vorrath

Mar 7, 2016

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The micro(grid) solution to the macro challenge of climate change
Investing in microgrids that integrate distributed, renewable resources can provide energy infrastructure that is both more reliable and more sustainable.
Leia Guccione

Oct 8, 2013

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Falling electricity demand: Has it changed the game on emissions?
Energetics’ re-forecast of Australian emissions shows the impact of falling electricity consumption. But that doesn’t mean we can relax the 2020 target.
Gordon Weiss

Aug 6, 2013

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Graph of the Day: Australia’s untapped emission cuts
Australia has stabilised its emissions in recent decades, but has barely scratched the surface of what it could achieve with current technologies.
Giles Parkinson

Jul 30, 2013

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Australia’s climate paradox: time to wake up
Two imminent decisions – one political, one business – are set to have a major impact on Australia’s greenhouse gas contribution. But will anyone notice?
Erland Howden

Jul 10, 2013

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Stronger emission reduction targets for less
New economic modelling finds Australia could raise its 2020 emissions reduction target from 5% to 25% at almost no extra cost to the economy.
Will McGoldrick

Jun 4, 2013

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Carbon: Another budget in massive deficit
Australians are overspending carbon like there’s no tomorrow. We have a responsibility and need to adopt a much tougher 2020 emissions abatement target.
Peter Christoff

May 28, 2013

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Mixed Greens: Greenhouse gases hit record high
Atmospheric CO2, methane, N2O at record levels in 2011. Saudi-Morroco solar; Areva’s turbine build; China solar settles; Desertec troubles denied; China’s wind play.
Sophie Vorrath

Nov 21, 2012

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