United States Government Archives - Page 7 of 29 - Renew Economy

Policy & Planning

America’s fake steak panic could be next course in Australia’s climate war
The scare campaign against EVs is not likely to be repeated, but the new fake steak scare campaign in US could be the next course in Australia’s climate debate.
Ketan Joshi

Apr 28, 2021

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Biden pushed to implement new standard for fossil-free power by 2035
Broad coalition of groups push Biden to go hard on 2035 target for a zero carbon grid, considered the key to the new emissions reduction targets.
Ketan Joshi

Apr 27, 2021

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“We were losing major parts of the system:” Zibelman’s push for smarter grids
Audrey Zibelman cites Australian bushfire experience as she signs up the US and UK to global program to invest in smarter renewable grids.
Ketan Joshi

Apr 24, 2021

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Policy & Planning

Biden pledges to slash emissions by at least half by 2030, Japan and Canada follow suit
Joe Biden has confirmed the new climate target for the United States will be to slash emissions by at least half by 2030. Australia refuses to budge.
Giles Parkinson

Apr 22, 2021

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Renewables

Texas has another close call, sparking more false claims about wind and solar
Another near disaster in mid-April was the result of a lot of thermal generation – coal, gas and nuclear – being offline for maintenance, not renewables performing poorly.
Fereidoon Sioshansi

Apr 19, 2021

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Policy & Planning

US, China promise more climate action, leaving Australia further isolated
Australia’s tokenistic climate policy looks increasingly isolated after US and China jointly declare they are “firmly committed” to tackling climate change.
James Fernyhough

Apr 19, 2021

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If Biden doubles climate ambition, where will that leave Angus Taylor?
Biden might be on the verge of a historic climate ambition update. If it’s true, Morrison is will face unprecedented pressure.
Ketan Joshi

Apr 9, 2021

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Texas hits major new wind record as regulator criticised for blackout report
Texas hits an incredible new wind record in March, as the fallout from the major February blackout continues.
Ketan Joshi

Apr 9, 2021

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Policy & Planning

California to install 1.7GW of battery storage in 2021 to boost grid supply
Batteries are a lot faster to permit and build than gas, have dramatically less impact on the environment, and provide a range of other grid services.
Joshua S Hill

Apr 5, 2021

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Policy & Planning

Biden puts meat on policy bones at IEA net zero summit, Taylor falls short
Biden administration announces more detail of its major climate plan as Australia reiterates its lack of climate ambition at a global climate summit.
Ketan Joshi

Apr 1, 2021

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Wind

Biden announces massive offshore wind plan as pressure mounts on Morrison
Biden administration announced huge boost into offshore wind power as it extends climate ambition summit invitations to 40 world leaders, including Morrison.
Ketan Joshi

Mar 30, 2021

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Solar

US government announces plan to cut cost of solar by another 60 pct by 2030
US Department of Energy aims to lower the average cost of unsubsidised solar to 2 US cents per kilowatt-hour by 2030.
Joshua S Hill

Mar 30, 2021

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