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Zero emissions from electricity needed by 2050 to hold below 2°C
Nick Stern says zero electricity emissions needed by 2050 in the developed world if 2°C climate targets are to be met.
Jon Walter

Dec 11, 2015

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How 1.5 became the most important number at the Paris climate talks
One of the final obstacles in the way of a binding agreement at the Paris climate talks comes down to a simple number: 1.5.
Kate Dooley and Doreen Stabinsky

Dec 10, 2015

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China’s slowing coal demand good news for everybody, says IEA chief
IEA chief Fatih Birol says slowing China coal demand “excellent news for everybody” …except for investors in long-life coal assets.
Jon Walter

Dec 10, 2015

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Meet the fossil fuel firms sponsoring the world’s biggest climate conference
The reputation risk that flows from an association with pollution has become increasingly relevant for corporations amid growing public awareness of climate change.
David Holmes

Dec 9, 2015

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In Paris with the Mayor of Byron
While world leaders debate climate policy in Paris, hundreds of mayors are speaking the same language. Byron Shire’s Simon Richardson is one of them.
Giles Parkinson

Dec 9, 2015

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Policy & Planning

Paris, COP21: Australia digs in on fossil fuels, sees coal as solution to hunger
Julie Bishop says coal a solution for hunger; US energy secretary wants 80% emission cuts; French prepare to release Paris text; Australia ranks 3rd last on climate policies; Greenpeace exposes academics-for-hire by fossil fuel companies. Plus audio for Richard di Natale audio interview.
Giles Parkinson & Jon Walter

Dec 9, 2015

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Heartland Institute kicks journalists out of ‘public’ climate denial event in Paris
Accredited journalists were kicked out of a sparsely attended climate denial conference hosted by the US oil-and tobacco-funded Heartland Institute today in Paris.
Kyla Mandel

Dec 8, 2015

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South Australia to set path towards 100% renewable energy
South Australia premier says 50% renewable energy target – set for 2025 – will be reached next year, and the government will now plan to reach as close to 100% renewables as it can. It says this involves risks, but also huge opportunities. He’d also like an electric vehicle manufacturer to set up in the state.
Giles Parkinson

Dec 8, 2015

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Paris, COP21: Ministers move in, as do the climate deniers
Australia trots out the same spin at start of second week; how 1.5C target translates into 100% renewables for Australia, and quickly; is Australia’s negotiating team playing short? CEFC in global green bank initiative; climate deniers at the Hotel California, and Saudi wins another fossil.
Giles Parkinson

Dec 8, 2015

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CleanTech Bites

Google and Facebook on why renewables make economic sense
Google and Facebook urge business to embrace renewables, and underline the importance of innovation as entire global energy market is transformed.
Giles Parkinson

Dec 7, 2015

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