Anthony Albanese says coal mining could continue in Australia in a net zero emissions world
4 years, 10 months ago

Anthony Albanese says coal mining could continue in Australia in a net zero emissions world

ABC  

Coal mining could continue beyond 2050 even if Australia adopts a net zero emissions target, Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese says. Key points: Anthony Albanese says all energy sources will need to be part of the process to reach the net zero-emissions target Mr Albanese said Labor did not believe a carbon price would be necessary to achieve this Mr Albanese is opposed to the Government's investment in new brown coal but agreed there was still likely to be coal mining in Australia post-2050 Labor's shadow cabinet has agreed to move with 73 other nations, and every state and territory, to embrace a carbon-neutral target by the middle of the century. Albanese: Net zero will be 'economy wide' The Opposition Leader confirmed Labor's 2050 net-zero emissions policy would apply to all industries. Mr Albanese said Labor was committed to "interim" measures ahead of 2050, but he said the timeframe and details of those measures were yet to be settled.

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Australia’s leader says opposition will renege on greenhouse gas emissions target if elected
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Australia’s leader says opposition will renege on greenhouse gas emissions target if elected

Associated Press  

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Australia rejects new coal mine on environmental grounds
1 year, 11 months ago

Australia rejects new coal mine on environmental grounds

The Hindu  

Australia has for the first time rejected a coal mining application based on environmental law. “Given the science before me, it became apparent that the risks were simply too great.” The mine was proposed by mining magnate Clive Palmer, who founded and finances the minor conservative United Australia Party. A United Nations-backed mission recommended in November that the Great Barrier …

Achieving net zero emissions target can boost India’s GDP, says report
2 years, 4 months ago

Achieving net zero emissions target can boost India’s GDP, says report

The Hindu  

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Australian people and businesses have led the way on emissions reduction, but getting to net zero will take an even bigger effort
3 years, 2 months ago

Australian people and businesses have led the way on emissions reduction, but getting to net zero will take an even bigger effort

ABC  

Something to be proud of, huh? Now that we are hurtling towards a net zero emissions target by 2050, it's good to know we are easily on track to beat our 2030 Paris targets. Photo shows Wind turbines are set to dot the landscape in Victoria's west The government has committed to reaching net zero by 2050, and says it …

Australian prime minister will take net zero target to COP26
3 years, 2 months ago

Australian prime minister will take net zero target to COP26

Associated Press  

CANBERRA, Australia — Australia will commit to a target of net zero carbon emissions by 2050 but will not increase its goal for 2030 at an upcoming U.N. climate summit in Scotland, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said Tuesday. Morrison’s conservative Liberal Party-led government was narrowly re-elected in 2019 with a climate policy that opposed the 2050 net zero target adopted …

How Australia is perfectly poised to benefit from the net zero carbon emissions bonanza
3 years, 2 months ago

How Australia is perfectly poised to benefit from the net zero carbon emissions bonanza

Daily Mail  

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Coalition promising 'great future' for coal and gas as Cabinet considers net zero by 2050 plan
3 years, 2 months ago

Coalition promising 'great future' for coal and gas as Cabinet considers net zero by 2050 plan

ABC  

The federal government is promising that workers in the resources and heavy manufacturing sectors have a bright future ahead, as senior figures gather to consider how Australia will commit to net zero emissions by 2050. Key points: The plan will be considered by the Liberal and National party rooms separately, then at a joint meeting next week Energy Minister Angus …

No place for new fossil fuels if world is to reach net zero by 2050, says landmark report
3 years, 7 months ago

No place for new fossil fuels if world is to reach net zero by 2050, says landmark report

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy There is no place for new fossil fuel projects if the world is to reach …

Stop new fossil fuel projects to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050: IEA report
3 years, 7 months ago

Stop new fossil fuel projects to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050: IEA report

Firstpost  

Overall, fossil fuels are set to account for only around a fifth of the energy supply by 2050, down from almost four-fifths currently. All future fossil fuel projects must be scrapped if the world is to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 and to stand any chance of limiting warming to 1.5C, the International Energy Agency said Tuesday. In a …

To achieve net-zero by 2050, scrap fossil fuel projects: IEA
3 years, 7 months ago

To achieve net-zero by 2050, scrap fossil fuel projects: IEA

Al Jazeera  

All future fossil fuel projects must be scrapped if the world is to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, the organisation said. All future fossil fuel projects must be scrapped if the world is to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 and to stand any chance of limiting warming to 1.5C, according to the International Energy Agency. In a special …

The Australian Government is surrounded by leaders taking climate action. Will it step up?
4 years, 1 month ago

The Australian Government is surrounded by leaders taking climate action. Will it step up?

ABC  

The Morrison Government is surrounded by state governments, foreign trading partners, local businesses and big investors who are moving ahead to transition the world to net zero emissions by 2050. Country Exports from Australia Net zero goal China $150.5 billion Net zero by 2060 Japan $52.8 billion Net zero by 2050 EU $33.4 billion Net zero by 2050 South Korea …

Australia can no longer ignore need to move away from coal as customers commit to reducing emissions
4 years, 2 months ago

Australia can no longer ignore need to move away from coal as customers commit to reducing emissions

ABC  

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