Climate Change

Climate change and net Zero is a compelling challengee

3 degrees for 36% GDP loss for $36 trillion depression

3°C Climate Change Costs 36% of GDP

Recent publications show a 3°C climate change costs 36% of GDP or $56 trillion. That is like the depression of 1929, but forever. The article outlines a three-pronged approach of Mitigation Resilience and Renewal for Climate Change. There are scary changes underway that have a potential to decrease global GDP by 12% for every degree […]

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Climate refugees increasing to over 32 m

Climate Refugees Increasing Fact vs Fiction

Climate change is a pressing global issue with far-reaching consequences. Climate change refugees have increased 41% since 2008 with over 32 million refugees today. UNHCR debunks 5 myths with facts highlighting the urgent need for action. Key points include the growing number of people displaced by climate-related disasters, the challenges of predicting future displacement, and the importance of both mitigation and adaptation efforts. We must stope emissions, and build more resilient and sustainable future for all.

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china emissions drop to 45% by 2030

Chinese Coal Drops from 70 to 45 Percent by 2030

Lauri Myllyvirta forecasts China’s coal dependency to drop from 70% to 45% by 2030, influenced by renewable expansions and energy policy shifts reported in April 2024. Despite local-global energy strategy conflicts and bureaucratic hurdles, China’s renewable energy sector is flourishing with vast solar and wind installations, and plummeting solar, battery prices. China’s energy security challenge is compounded by coal quality issues and reliance on imports.

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new vehicle emissions paper

New Vehicle Efficiency Standard for Australia

The Australian Government released the background briefing paper – Cleaner, Cheaper Cars to Run – New Vehicle Efficiency Standard for Australia in January 2024 and plan to enact legislation in 2024. Download the full paper here. The Govt Infrastructure Dept came up with 3 scenarios and ask interested parties to provide submissions by early March

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