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How world can go 100% renewables by 2050 – and save money
Stanford study says that 139 countries could power their economies with 100% renewable energy – wind, water and sunlight – by 2050, create millions of jobs and save trillions.
Giles Parkinson

Nov 30, 2015

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Paris update: Anticipation and hyperbole
The long-term emissions goals on the agenda at Paris offer a rare opportunity to reset some of the hyperbole in recent domestic policy discussions.
Erwin Jackson

Nov 29, 2015

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Shorten lays down gauntlet on climate, but who will call time on coal?
As Malcolm Turnbull heads to Paris climate talks, Labor leader Bill Shorten commits to an emissions reduction target almost twice that set by the Coalition. Meanwhile, neither leader looks likely to come clean on their compromised position on coal.
Sophie Vorrath

Nov 27, 2015

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Wind and solar to play centre stage at Paris climate talks
Renewable energy – and solar and wind energy in particular – will be at the core of any agreement in Paris to limit global warming. And Australia is being urged to pull its weight.
Giles Parkinson

Nov 24, 2015

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Australia open to 1.5 °C climate target, “carbon neutral” in 2050
Australia is open to including a target of 1.5°C in Paris climate text, and a goal of “carbon neutrality” by 2050. How things have changed since Tony Abbott was replaced as prime minister. Such goals would result in an inevitable tightening of Australia’s own efforts on climate change.
Giles Parkinson

Nov 17, 2015

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Paris climate talks could be a light in the darkness of terror
France has been quick to confirm that the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change conference starting in Paris next Monday will still go ahead.
Nick Rowley

Nov 17, 2015

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Heat on Turnbull ahead of OECD talks on coal subsidy cuts
Pressure is mounting on the Australian government to toe the line on fossil fuel subsidy reform.
Sophie Vorrath

Nov 11, 2015

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Turnbull, Oz business challenged to act, not just talk, on climate
Turnbull asked to do to Galilee Basin coal what Obama has done to Canadian tar sands. Meanwhile, ACF to take Carmichael approval to court, while business still has a long way to go to match their rhetoric on climate action.
Giles Parkinson

Nov 9, 2015

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Eight major economies vow to double renewable energy by 2030
Analysis looks at new renewable energy plans by Brazil, China, European Union, India, Indonesia, Japan, Mexico and the United States
Jennifer Morgan

Nov 9, 2015

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The biggest sticking point in Paris climate talks: money
A critical policy issue that is at the center of the Paris agenda is an age-old one: money.
Henrik Selin

Nov 4, 2015

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Big Coal faces oblivion with strong 2°C climate deal in Paris
New report from HSBC says a strong commitment in Paris to limit global warming to 2°C means the end of the thermal coal industry. Solar and wind will then dominate, even with out-of-date estimates on their cost profile.
Giles Parkinson

Nov 3, 2015

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Turnbull’s Direct Action plan may be multi-billon dollar boondoggle
Coalition may spend another $1 billion buying “abatement” in latest auction, but overall emissions will rise because of lack of price signal, new analysis says. With Paris climate talks just a few weeks away, Australia is being asked to explain its policies.
Giles Parkinson

Nov 2, 2015

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