The Mission Possible Partnership (MPP) is an alliance of climate leaders focused on supercharging efforts to decarbonize some of the world’s highest emitting industries in the next 10 years. 'Our efforts build on the foundation laid by the Mission Possible Platform, launched in 2019 by the Energy Transitions Commission and the World Economic Forum, by expanding and accelerating the work of seven nascent industry working groups in aluminum, aviation, cement and concrete, chemicals, shipping, steel, and trucking.' (Mission Possible Partnership) >

Potential effects of Dutch circular economy strategies on low- and middle-income countries: the case of electrical and electronic equipment. 'The Netherlands has the ambition to achieve a fully circular economy by 2050. In this report, we analyse what such a transition could mean for low- and middle-income countries that are connected to the Netherlands through international value chains, focusing on transboundary trade in discarded electrical and electronic equipment. We identify conditions for positive impact and discuss opportunities, risks and dilemmas. This study is part of a broader project that analyses transboundary effects of the circular economy transition in the Netherlands.' (While oriented to the Dutch situation, there is some relevance to Australian practices) >

World economy set to lose up to 18% GDP from climate change if no action taken, reveals Swiss Re Institute's stress-test analysis. Published 22 April 2021 (Swiss Reinsurance Company Ltd) >

Potential effects of Dutch circular economy strategies on low- and middle-income countries: the case of electrical and electronic equipment. 'The Netherlands has the ambition to achieve a fully circular economy by 2050. In this report, we analyse what such a transition could mean for low- and middle-income countries that are connected to the Netherlands through international value chains, focusing on transboundary trade in discarded electrical and electronic equipment. We identify conditions for positive impact and discuss opportunities, risks and dilemmas. This study is part of a broader project that analyses transboundary effects of the circular economy transition in the Netherlands.' (While oriented to the Dutch situation, there is some relevance to Australian practises) >

Fast Erosion of Coal Plant Profits in the National Electricity Market. Analysis of Likely 2025 Generation Mix Shows Coal Plant Revenue Reductions of 44% - 67% 'The analysis detailed in this report suggests that the financial viability of several coal generators in the NEM will become severely compromised by 2025 such that closure becomes an attractive or even unavoidable choice for at least one power plant owner.' (Green Energy Markets, Melbourne) >

Update on the National Construction Code (Australian Building Codes Board) >

A zero-carbon, reliable and affordable energy future in Australia. (Australian National University) >

Some Large Corporations Implementing change. 'REenergising Australian business: the corporate race to 100% renewable energy.' REenergising Australian Business Report (Greenpeace, Sydney) >

Remarks to International Energy Agency Clean Energy Transition Summit. (António Guterres, United Nations Secretary-General) >

'The Global EV Outlook is an annual publication that identifies and discusses recent developments in electric mobility across the globe. It is developed with the support of the members of the Electric Vehicles Initiative (EVI).' >