Industrial renewal coupled with social reforms could support a green transition away from carbon-intensive industries while narrowing social inequalities.
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The solution is not to eliminate carbon from industry but to change where it comes from.
The South Australian Liberal senator says he’s ‘dubious’ about being able to sell the Coalition’s new policy to voters – describing it as ‘carefree with emissions’.
The Net-Zero Banking Alliance, intended to curb lending to carbon-intensive sectors, wasn’t effective and more importantly never made much business sense.
Moving a home or car battery from Melbourne to Perth can require multiple permits. Australia and New Zealand need smarter standards – or we’ll all pay the price.
It’s fine if steps towards circularity are small – but progress must be consistent.
A new report identifies opportunities for the 121 Local Aboriginal Land Councils in NSW to partner with renewable developers and build projects on their own land.
The best net zero solutions galvanise people and make policy relatable. By giving communities a sense of agency, successful transformation is more likely.
Shifting the blame for the climate crisis onto individuals hides the larger issue. True progress demands systemic accountability from governments and corporations.
Aviation is a small but significant contributor to global emissions. It’s predicted to grow at 4% per year, unless urgent action is taken now.
The aviation industry is racing against time to meet its 2050 net zero target. But soaring passenger numbers and limited progress on sustainable technology leave it at risk of falling short.
Wales is considering how to achieve net zero by 2035, but significant changes are needed to meet this target.
The money will fund a greener way of making steel but won’t save the capability the UK has now.
We’re well on the road to net zero by 2050. Now a new report from Australia’s independent Climate Change Authority provides pathways for each sector of the economy. Let’s get on with it.
The net zero approach of the Paris agreement has become detached from reality as it increasingly relies on science fiction levels of speculative technology.
Brisbane is aiming to be the first Olympic Games host to make carbon savings greater than the emissions the event produces. That’s easier said than done, so what’s the plan to achieve this goal?
More funding and more diversity in STEM are crucial for turning the ambitious goals of the national science statement into a reality.
New research shows that solar farms can boost biodiversity and benefit nature under the right policies and appropriate management.
The only way to reduce soaring transport emissions is to shift as much travel as possible to the lowest-emission option.
Fortescue has long taken first mover risks to drive attention and action in the renewable hydrogen market. This week’s news is a setback, but shouldn’t be seen as a death knell for the nascent industry.
Top contributors
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Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
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Research Associate in the School of Social Sciences, Cardiff University
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Net Zero Research Theme Director, De Montfort University
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Operations Manager, Monash University
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Adjunct Professor of Transport, University of Technology Sydney
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Deputy Director, Monash Climate Change Communication Research Hub, Monash University
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Lecturer in International Political Economy, King's College London
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Associate Lecturer, University of Aberdeen
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Program Director, Energy and Climate Change, Grattan Institute
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Professor of Energy and Environmental Sciences, Lancaster University
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Senior Research Associate, Lancaster Environment Centre, Lancaster University
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Professorial fellow, Flinders University; Australian National University
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Head of School, School of Architecture, Design and Planning, The University of Queensland
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Assistant Director of the Global Systems Institute, University of Exeter
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System Lead, Sustainable Economies, Climateworks Centre