It’s still possible for Australia to cut emissions in line with holding climate change to 1.5°C. Here’s how.
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The revised safeguard mechanism could form the basis of an economy-wide carbon price.
For years, the ‘safeguard mechanism’ has been widely criticised for lacking teeth. Labor’s new reform doesn’t change that much.
The safeguard mechanism is supposed to stop Australia’s largest polluters from emitting over a certain threshold. It’s been widely criticised for lacking teeth, and is finally under review.
New technologies will enable steel production without coal. Australia stands to benefit greatly in the shift to green steel – if we’re ready.
A new report says sometimes the best decision to reduce emissions is to invest in new technology before it’s fully proven. Government will have to share the risks.
A net-zero goal will provide clarity, ambition and focus. But Morrison must back the rhetoric with investment and policy commensurate with the task.
We cannot rely on technology development alone to deeply cut Australia’s emissions. Other policies and more money will be needed.
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Professor, Crawford School of Public Policy and Head of Energy, Institute for Climate Energy and Disaster Solutions, Australian National University
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Climateworks Centre - Country Lead, Australia, Monash University
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CEO, Climateworks Centre
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Lecturer, Australian National University
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Deputy Program Director, Energy and Climate Change, Grattan Institute
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Research fellow, School of Engineering, ANU, Australian National University
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Research and Analysis Manager, Climateworks Centre, Monash University
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Climateworks Centre
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Associate Professor, School of Engineering, ANU, Australian National University
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