Tag Archives: emission reduction

Record growth in emissions from electricity sector

As Federal leaders keep repeating that there’s no need to do anything…this time about proportionate measures to  mitigate against climate change…here’s how well carbon tax performed at $23/tonne, which comes from: “One hundred days on from the repeal of the … Continue reading

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Reducing car emissions in Europe

The world’s biggest car makers have already agreed to comply with an average new-car standard of 95g/km CO2 by 2021. Policy makers in Europe have now begun drawing up further targets for 2025, Automotive News Europe reports, with an aim for emissions to … Continue reading

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Climate change push as Victoria seeks to join with NSW and South Australia

Victoria wants to join forces with NSW and SA to press federal government for more action on climate change, in the wake of record temperatures in the 3 states in 2014. Victoria’s environment minister, Lisa Neville, said she was seeking “urgent” talks with the … Continue reading

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Government doesn’t need climate bodies: it needs commitment

The “plan” in 1989 (when it was a 0.25DegC cooler than today), was for 20% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by Australia by 2005 – that didn’t work out too well did it? And subsequent 25 years of reports, enquiries, … Continue reading

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UK – Energy Building Regulations, Standards and Policies

From Zero Carbon Australia Buildings Plan – p24 -The UK Government has committed to net zero carbon emissions for new homes by 2016, for public sector buildings by 2018 and commercial premises by 2019. Targets are to be achieved via a … Continue reading

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