While low emissions technology might help coal, there are plenty of other energy sources competing in the post-Paris climate race.
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Despite robust global economic growth over the past two years, worldwide carbon emissions from fossil fuels grew very little in 2014, and might even fall this year.
Planting trees is one way to pull carbon out of the atmosphere – but is limited if it competes with food production.
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New analysis reveals carbon capture at coal power plants is significantly more expensive than thought, making renewables and natural gas power generation more attractive.
Jelly invasion: is this a vision of the future for our oceans?
We know a lot about the potential negative effects of ocean acidification on marine creatures. But might some species actually benefit? The answer is yes, but this isn’t necessarily a good thing.
The land of Ikea and apple charlotte is hoping to sell its vision of sustainability at COP21. There are a couple of meatballs in the ointment, though.
While the technology exists for zero emissions energy, we won’t achieve full sustainability without limiting growth and consumption.
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Labor will commit to the goal of Australia achieving net zero emissions by 2050 and embrace the ambitious target of cutting emissions by 45% on 2005 levels by 2030.
The OECD has moved to limit coal finance, which will put pressure on coal producers worldwide.
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It’s time to close Australia’s brown coal power stations. Here’s how.
Australia will struggle to make real emissions reductions without making structural change away from coal in the energy sector.
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Environmental racism remains a reality in South Africa. It is poor, black citizens who live on the most damaged land and in the most polluted neighbourhoods.
A tax on coal would increase the price, reducing demand but benefiting exporting countries such as Australia.
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If we even can’t secure reliable data on car emissions then environmental regulators throughout the world are in trouble.
Ros Kelly was the first in a long line of federal ministers to address themselves to the question of Australia’s emissions target.
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When Australia’s government first pledged to set an emission-reduction target, Jon Bon Jovi was riding high in the charts. The progress made in the 25 years since has hardly been a blaze of glory.