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News posts tagged "Coal"

Halve Our Energy Use

May 11, 2022
We must halve our energy use to avoid climate catastrophe: new modelling. 'New research shows that a transition to renewable energy alone is not fast enough to keep global temperatures below 2050 target levels.' (University of N.S.W., Sydney) >
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Bleak Outlook for Australian Coal Exports to China

May 04, 2022
'Beijing's plans for rapid decarbonisation and energy security signal the end for Australia's current coal export boon.' (The Australian National University, Canberra) >
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Alternative Employment in a Non-Carbon World

Mar 08, 2022
How can coal workers benefit from a renewables jobs boom? 'Renewable energy will be a major source of employment and can play an important role in transition for coal regions, but much depends on policy decisions made today.' (Institute for Sustainable Futures, University of Technology, Sydney) >
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Tell Carbon Workers the Truth About Their Jobs

Mar 02, 2022
'Australia’s bipartisan commitment to a net-zero emissions economy in less than 30 years requires a socio-economic transition of almost unprecedented scale.' (The Grattan Institute, Melbourne) >
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European Coal Commitments

Feb 21, 2022
The European energy companies failing on net zero commitments. 'This report investigates whether or not the strategies of the major EU coal- burning utilities align with the urgent need to decarbonise their fossil fuel electricity portfolios and accelerate their deployment of renewables.'(Europe Beyond Coal, Climate Action Network Europe, Berlin, Germany) >
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Coal and Gas Mining

Feb 08, 2022
The impact of global decarbonisation on Australia’s regions ... Who’s buying? The report 'models and analyses the locked-in and likely impact of global decarbonisation efforts by Australia’s trade partners on domestic fossil fuel export jobs' (The Centre for Policy Development, Sydney) >
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Coal Phase-out in Europe

Jan 12, 2022
'This briefing provides an overview of country coal phase out announcements and plans in Europe. Once governments announce a coal phase out they then need to set about implementing it which means confirming closure dates at plant level, and producing plans for a managed just transition away from coal. These actions need to be in line with climate, environmental and health responsibilities, and must address the needs of affected workers, communities, and regions.' (Climate Action Network Europe, Berlin) >
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AGL Coal-Fired Power Stations

Jan 02, 2022
Ageing AGL coal-fired electricity power station in Hunter Valley (NSW) fined for polltion breaches. 'Fine issued for emissions from power station' (N.S.W. Environmental Protection Authority, Sydney) >
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Coal and Gas Decline Requirements

Nov 08, 2021
Historical precedents and feasibility of rapid coal and gas decline required for the 1.5°C target. (One Earth journal) >
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Fossil Fuel Subsidy Reform

Aug 03, 2021
Reform Could Reduce CO2 Emissions Equivalent to Those of 1,000 Coal-Fired Power Plants While Saving USD 3 Trillion. (International Institute for Sustainable Development) >
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