The Conversation Archives - Renew Economy

Commentary

The road is long and time is short, but Australia’s pace towards net zero is quickening
For all of the doom-saying, Australia is putting the building blocks in place to get to net zero faster.
Anna Skarbek

Oct 2, 2023

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Regional towns could be wiped out by move to net-zero. Here’s their best chance for survival
The demise of fossil fuels could prompt a boom in new green industries, but only if governments back the zero carbon transition.
The Conversation

Jul 4, 2022

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The clean energy revolution isn’t just a techno-fix – it’s about capturing hearts and minds
Community microgrids could be key to rebuilding more resilient towns after the devastation of bushfires, while boosting the social acceptance of renewables.
The Conversation

Jun 24, 2022

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Policy & Planning

Rising seas and melting glaciers: these changes are now irreversible, but we have to act to slow them down
The underlying message remains the same. The longer we wait, the more devastating the consequences.
The Conversation

Aug 9, 2021

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Coal

How Australia can phase out coal power while maintaining energy security
The end of coal-fired generation in Australia is inevitable, but its demise doesn’t need to come at the risk of energy security.
Daniel D’Hotman & Steven Hamilton

Jan 11, 2021

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Policy & Planning

Cities could get more than 4°C hotter by 2100. To keep cool in Australia, we urgently need a national planning policy
Stronger national planning policies, incorporating climate change considerations, key to keeping cities safe and cool, researchers say.
The Conversation

Jan 11, 2021

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