Emissions

This week, the world recorded the two hottest days on record back-to-back, prompting warnings that heat records will continue being broken.

Global temperatures are rising as every month between July 2023 to June 2024 was 1.5 degrees hotter than pre-industrial levels.

Debate has sparked over Australia’s 2030 climate target, as the Opposition Leader says 43% emissions reduction isn’t achievable.

Petrol and diesel cars will be banned in Europe by 2035. This will be to meet its climate targets, but there’s a clause for one fuel source.

A major new IPCC climate change report warns the world is not on track to avoid dangerous and irreversible warming. How can we change course?

EU approves ban on petrol and diesel car sales by 2035 to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.

New study reports alarming increase of plastic waste worldwide, with 139 million metric tonnes of single-use plastic in 2021. Report names the worst offenders and recommends solutions.

Australia’s latest quarterly report by the AEMO shows record-breaking levels of wind and solar generation and all-time lows for coal generation. Batteries played a key role in the increased use of renewables.

Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen has announced a Federal Government plan to lower carbon emissions for Australia’s largest emitters.

The review said the ACCU scheme is “essentially sound” and was “fundamentally well-designed when introduced”.

It says Australia is not on track to meet its new emissions reduction targets