Interacting tipping elements increase risk of climate domino effects under global warming. (Earth System Dynamics, European Geosciences Union, Germany.) >

'The 16th edition of the World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report analyses the risks from societal fractures—manifested through persistent and emerging risks to human health, rising unemployment, widening digital divides, youth disillusionment, and geopolitical fragmentation. Businesses risk a disorderly shakeout which can exclude large cohorts of workers and companies from the markets of the future. Environmental degradation—still an existential threat to humanity—risks intersecting with societal fractures to bring about severe consequences.' (World Economic Forum) >

'Taking into account economics, science and emotions, Getting to Zero is an essential guide to how Australia can tackle the climate crisis with realism and ingenuity.' by Alan Finkel, former Chief Scientist (Quarterly Essay - Print and Online editions) >

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) >

Australia: 80% emissions reduction by 2040 Technical Paper. (ANU Energy Change Institute) >

'The People’s Clean Air Action Plans for Victoria and NSW call for the state governments to reduce the biggest sources of air pollution' • Increasing air quality monitoring and access to information about air pollution; • Reducing coal-fired power station pollution with best practice control standards; • Reducing vehicle pollution, with a focus on vehicle pollution hotspots; • Phasing out wood-burning heaters; • Legislating health-based ambient air quality standards. (Environmental Justice Australia, Melbourne) >

Shell under Dutch Court Order to cut emissions 45% by 2030. 'RDS [Royal Dutch Shell] is obliged to ensure CO2 reduction for the Shell group, its suppliers and customers through the group policy of the Shell group. Court Proceedings (English Translation): • the association VERENIGING MILIEUDEFENSIE, in Amsterdam, and THE OTHER PARTIES IT REPRESENTS - claimants; • ROYAL DUTCH SHELL PLC in The Hague, defendant. (The Hague District Court -Rechtbank Den Haag) >

Transformation to electric, connected, and autonomous mobility under threat. 'According to a major report into the nation's automotive industry, Australia's transition to electric, connected, and autonomous mobility faces threats from severe skill shortages, structural adjustment across 13 industry segments and a lack of cohesive national planning.' (Motor Trades Association of Australia) >

Sydney Environment Institute • Environmental Humanities, • Adaptation, • Justice, • Sustainability, • Food Systems, 'SEI’s purpose is to extend and amplify the scope of the engagement on environmental issues; and to bring together expertise from across disciplines to address key problems in favour of the public good. (Sydney Environment Institute, University of Sydney) >

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) >