Trump aggressively supported fossil fuels. The Biden-Harris administration focused on replacing them with clean energy. Yet, data show the US oil and gas industries still thrived under both.
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Emissions pathways act as a map of the future, showing us how to get from where we are to where we want to be.
Slowing climate change means cutting fossil fuel use. Many oil- and gas-producing communities aren’t prepared for that future, as a former White House economic and climate adviser explains.
Choosing speed above all else gets clean energy built. But it comes with risks. Which path should Australia take?
Repurposing fossil fuel infrastructures to supply clean fuels might make more immediate economic and environmental sense than mass electrification of transport and industry.
When Australian leaders go to the main Pacific nations meeting, there’s a fossil fuel elephant in the room.
For decades, Victoria relied on its offshore gas riches. But the wells are running dry – and there’s no plans for more supply in Australia’s largest gas consuming state.
Japan is splashing cash for Australian gas to keep fossil fuels flowing under its net zero plan for South East Asia . But this undercuts Australia’s green export vision
Global efforts to reduce emissions requires the participation of all emissions producing countries, including those in the West.
The customary energy life cycle includes exploration, development, extraction, processing, transmission and sometimes reclamation. An additional stage is needed: recycling.
Africa could be headed for a green growth scenario, where it curbs greenhouse gas emissions and grows economies through local manufacturing of green energy equipment.
Australia’s largest oil and gas company wants to drill for gas under a pristine coral reef.
Why do governments still give billions to encourage fossil fuel production? The answer is often to shore up energy supplies.
A green new deal is practical, politically possible, and the best chance we have to achieve a just carbon-zero transition in Canada.
South Africa’s new environment minister has a strong business background, but the country needs a renewable energy champion who’ll also protect communities from fossil fuel corporates.
Instead of training high school students for an industry that the world is transitioning away from, we need education on energy alternatives and ways of addressing climate change impacts.
Pump prices are a big deal in a country still hooked on fossil fuels.
Regardless of where in the world the oil would be burnt, local authorities must consider the greenhouse gas emissions before granting the planning permission.
A poll of 2000 people found that a traffic light labelling system for adverts promoting high-carbon products is a popular option.
Emotions help shape opinion on energy sources. Understanding this can allow us to design better zero-carbon policies.
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Chief Research Scientist, CSIRO Environment; Executive Director, Global Carbon Project, CSIRO
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