Breakthrough Agenda Report 2022
'a new report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), the International Energy Agency (IEA) and the UN 'Climate Change High-Level Champions', focused on supporting stronger international collaboration to drive faster reductions in global greenhouse gas emissions. Without international cooperation, the crucial global transition to net zero emissions could be delayed by decades.' (International Renewable Energy Agency) >
Australian Red Meat Stakes a Claim
Australian red meat stakes a claim for a carbon neutral future. 'Australia’s red meat industry has set itself a goal to be carbon neutral by 2030. CSIRO is working with Meat & Livestock Australia on the science to support this ambition.' (ECOS magazine, CSIRO, Canberra) >
Practical Policies for Cleaner Freight
The Grattan truck plan: practical policies for cleaner freight. 'Old trucks should be banned from Sydney and Melbourne as part of a comprehensive plan to reduce Australians’ exposure to deadly air pollution.' (The Grattan Institute) >
The Journey of Sustainable Finance
‘Where are we now?’: Reflecting on the journey of sustainable finance. 'the latest developments in sustainable finance and investment, with a wide range of sessions, from risk pricing to biodiversity and nature' Article from IPE magazine. (Oxford Sustainable Finance Group, Oxford University, UK) >
Post-2025 Climate Finance Target
...how much more and how much better? 'This Perspectives article aims to inform this process by discussing the potential size and nature of is post-2025 target. We argue that the climate finance system around the current target to mobilise US$100 billion per year to support developing countries has been fraught with difficulties, and that it would be ineffective to simply increase the climate finance target without addressing these difficulties.' (Climate Policy journal) >
Global Coal Plant Tracker
'...information on coal-fired power units from around the world generating 30 megawatts and above.' (Global Energy Monitor, San Francisco) >
A Future Without Fossil Fuels
'The team at The Ecologist has been busy behind the scenes developing a clear and compelling strategy so that we can use the small amount of resources available to the best effect, providing a useful service to front line activists and campaigners.' (The Ecologist, U K) >
Solar Panel Recycling
' recycling or repurposing solar PV panels at the end of their roughly 30-year lifetime can unlock an estimated stock of 78 million tonnes of raw materials and other valuable components globally by 2050.' (International Renewable Energy Agency) >
Environmental Impact of Solar Panel Manufacturing
'Studies show that though solar energy itself is a boon to the planet, the manufacturing process of solar panels is a bane.' (Earth First, U K) >
Every Australian Pays for Extreme Weather
'extreme weather events over the past 12 months cost every Australian household an average of $1,532' (Insurance Council of Australia) >