net zero
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Nuclear Fusion Power Has Reached a Turning Point, in a Good Way
To date, developments in fusion power have been funded almost exclusively by the public sector. However, something is changing.
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Net-zero Aviation: Possible or a High-flying Dream?
As international air travel rebounds after COVID-19 restrictions, greenhouse gas emissions from aviation are expected to rise dramatically – and with it, scrutiny of the industry’s environmental credentials. Aviation emissions have almost doubled since 2000 and in 2018 reached one billion tonnes. Climate Action Tracker rates the industry’s climate performance as critically insufficient. As the…
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The Morrison Government’s Net-Zero Plan Will Likely Fail on These 6 Crucial Counts
The Morrison government’s recent plan to reach net-zero emissions by 2050 has been widely criticised by scientists, environmental organisations, journalists, politicians and more. Critics say the plan fails to deliver on its ambitions, including weaknesses in cuts to fossil fuel extraction and an absence of legislation to drive reforms. But does it deserve such widespread…
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Scott Morrison Threw $565M At Cleaner Tech Instead Of Committing To Net Zero, But Why Not Both?
The Morrison government pledged an additional $565.8 million towards cleaner technologies as part of of the virtual climate summit that saw other global leaders pledging much more ambitious targets. So what exactly does that mean? We already know that Prime Minister Scott Morrison has shown little (see: zero) interest in meeting the net-zero by 2050…