Tour operator Intrepid drops carbon offsets and emissions targets One of the travel industry’s most environmentally focused tour operators, Intrepid, is scrapping carbon offsets and abandoning its emissions targets as unreachable. The Australian-headquartered global travel company said it would instead invest A$2m (£980,000) a year in an audited “climate...

Tour operator Intrepid drops carbon offsets and emissions targets
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Media and political attacks on Australia's emissions targets 'straight out of the climate obstruction playbook', expert says Political and media attacks on renewable energy and climate action in Australia in recent months have come “out of the climate obstruction playbook” that has been honed over decades around the world by fossil fuel interests. Prof Christian Downie, an...

Media and political attacks on Australia's emissions targets 'straight out of the climate obstruction playbook', expert says
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EU Stalls on Emissions Target as Exxon Challenges Corporate Sustainability Rules As European Union ministers wavered on a 90% emissions target, Exxon challenged the bloc’s corporate sustainability rules, appealing to the Trump administration to block them. Last week, environment ministers from the EU’s 27 member states failed to agree on a...

EU Stalls on Emissions Target as Exxon Challenges Corporate Sustainability Rules
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Australian PM Calls 62-70% Emissions Target the 'Sweet Spot' Between Ideal and Achievable Australia’s prime minister says the country’s new emissions reductions target marks the “sweet spot” as competing parties broadly condemn it as terrible for either the economy or the planet. “There will be criticism from some who say it’s too high,...

Australian PM Calls 62-70% Emissions Target the 'Sweet Spot' Between Ideal and Achievable
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Labor's 2035 emissions target may be middle of the road but it shows there's no going back on climate Buried in the small library of documents released alongside the Albanese government’s new 2035 emissions reduction target on Thursday was a stark illustration of the challenge ahead. As part of its advice recommending a target of 62% to 70% reductions...

Labor's 2035 emissions target may be middle of the road but it shows there's no going back on climate
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'A slap in the face': our expert panel on Australia's 2035 emissions target The 62-70% emissions target is a slap in the face to the people growing Australia’s food. It is nothing short of betrayal to farmers around the country and the generations who come after us. The climate chaos described in Australia’s...

'A slap in the face': our expert panel on Australia's 2035 emissions target
->The Guardian | #ClimateChange #EmissionsTarget | More info from BigEarthData.ai

Canada's 2030 emissions target is out of reach after progress stalled in 2024: report State Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North...

Canada's 2030 emissions target is out of reach after progress stalled in 2024: report
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Labor will announce its 2035 emissions target this week. Here's how it could shape Australia's next decade The scale of the Albanese government’s climate action ambition for the next decade will be set this week with the anticipated release of its 2035 emissions reduction target. The target is one of several expected announcements revealing the “scary” risks...

Labor will announce its 2035 emissions target this week. Here's how it could shape Australia's next decade
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BHP scraps renewable energy projects, casting doubt on emissions targets

BHP scraps renewable energy projects, casting doubt on emissions targets
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Bowen says political environment may prevent 2035 emissions target becoming law

Bowen says political environment may prevent 2035 emissions target becoming law
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Labor is poised to make a big call on our nation's carbon emissions target. But who is Albanese going to listen to? The climate crisis is often a fight over numbers – and we are coming towards the end of a big one. It will shape how ambitious Australia will be in addressing this era-defining problem, over the next decade and beyond...

Labor is poised to make a big call on our nation's carbon emissions target. But who is Albanese going to listen to?
->The Guardian | #CarbonEmission #ClimateChange #EmissionsTarget | More info from EcoSearch

Doctors to hold major climate and health forum as Australia weighs new emissions targets As the government prepares to make major decisions on Australia’s climate targets and nature policies, Doctors for the Environment Australia, the leading voice on climate and health, is holding a timely in-person and online public forum. This high-level event will...

Doctors to hold major climate and health forum as Australia weighs new emissions targets
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China races to build the world's largest solar farm to meet emissions targets Chinese government officials last month showed off what they say will be the world's largest solar farm when completed high on a Tibetan plateau. It will cover 610 square kilometres, which is the size of the city of Chicago. China...

China races to build the world's largest solar farm to meet emissions targets
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UN climate chief urges Australia to 'go big' on 2035 emissions target

UN climate chief urges Australia to 'go big' on 2035 emissions target
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Navigating the black box of fair national emissions targets Existing emissions pathways do not cover all parameter combinations in this analysis. To build a comprehensive database with such emissions pathways, we emulate pathways for different levels of peak temperature and climate sensitivity (or ‘probability’), based on existing information from...

Navigating the black box of fair national emissions targets
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B.C. meets its methane emissions target early Canada’s most recent national greenhouse gas inventory (for the year 2023) shows that B.C. has already met its 2025 target for reducing oil and gas methane emissions. While the province is not on track to meet its broader climate targets,...

B.C. meets its methane emissions target early
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Liberal, Conservative platforms don't say if they'll meet Canada's emissions target ...

Liberal, Conservative platforms don't say if they'll meet Canada's emissions target
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The challenges facing Ontario’s energy sector as Canada pursues a path towards net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. - Cozzy Energy Solutions As Canada continues on its journey towards achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, it's becoming increasingly clear that the province's energy sector is facing significant challenges. One of the most pressing concerns is the reliance on American fracked gas for power generation. This not only poses a threat to Ontario's environmental goals but also disrupts the country's economic and trade landscape. The Low-Tech Review (LT2) procurement process, which was meant to support the development of renewable energy technologies like wind and solar power, may be in need of revision. With escalating trade tensions with the US, it's hard to justify continuing to import American fracked gas when domestic alternatives are readily available. By shifting towards made-in-Ontario energy generation, the province can strengthen local economies and deliver significant environmental benefits. However, this shift comes with its own set of challenges. The tariffs imposed on Canadian exports pose major disruptions to industries like solar panel manufacturing, where companies may be forced to prioritize the US market to avoid trade barriers. This could have a far-reaching impact on competitiveness in clean energy manufacturing, potentially undermining Canada's ability to compete globally. Ontario Power Generation's recent contract with GE-Hitachi for four new nuclear reactors at Darlington introduces significant financial and energy security risks, particularly due to their reliance on enriched uranium imported from the US. As concerns about nuclear safety and waste management continue to grow, it's clear that Ontario needs to consider alternative energy sources. Some have argued that a ban on foreign components, particularly Chinese-made ones, is necessary to protect domestic industries. However, China has become a global leader in manufacturing clean energy technologies, driving down costs worldwide. If Ontario wants to access affordable, clean energy, it should be able to use these Chinese imports without unnecessary restrictions. As Daniel Hoornweg notes, "China has become a global leader in manufacturing clean energy technologies, driving down costs worldwide." This is particularly true for solar panels and wind turbines, which are crucial components of Canada's path to net-zero emissions. By embracing Chinese innovation and technology, Ontario can accelerate its transition to a low-carbon economy. It's clear that the challenges facing Ontario's energy sector require a comprehensive approach that prioritizes domestic renewable energy production and addresses the impact of trade tensions with the US. As Marcolongo so aptly puts it, "it's time to revisit the LT2 procurement process" and move away from American fracked gas in favour of made-in-Ontario energy generation. The future of Ontario's energy sector depends on it.

The challenges facing Ontario's energy sector as Canada pursues a path towards net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. #IESO #EmissionsTarget #FrackedGas #RenewableEnergy #NetZeroGoals #SustainableInvestments

Singapore releases new emissions targets for 2035, on track to reaching net zero by 2050 SINGAPORE: Singapore on Feb 10 committed to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions to between 45 million and 50 million tonnes (Mt) by 2035, down from around 60Mt in 2030. This new climate target for 2035 puts Singapore on track to...

Singapore releases new emissions targets for 2035, on track to reaching net zero by 2050
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'Pathetic, Painful': Canada Sets 45-50% Emissions Target for 2035, Looks to Provinces for More The federal government tried Thursday to put the onus on the provinces to bring down greenhouse gas emissions as it released a national emission reduction target for 2035 that is only marginally more ambitious than its existing 2030 goal. The...

'Pathetic, Painful': Canada Sets 45-50% Emissions Target for 2035, Looks to Provinces for More
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Biden Sets New Emissions Targets in a Final Flurry of Climate Action

Biden Sets New Emissions Targets in a Final Flurry of Climate Action
->Newsweek | #ClimateChange #EmissionsTarget #ClimateAction | More info from EcoSearch

Canada ignores official advice in setting much-criticised 2035 emissions target By Joe Lo The Canadian government has announced a new target to reduce planet-heating emissions 45-50% from 2005 levels by 2035, despite its official advisors on the Net Zero Advisory Board (NZAB) recommending a 50-55% goal and climate campaigners calling...

Canada ignores official advice in setting much-criticised 2035 emissions target
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Japan eyes new emissions target of 60% cut by fiscal 2035 TOKYO -- Japan's government is discussing a new target for greenhouse gas emissions that would aim for a 60% reduction from fiscal 2013 levels by fiscal 2035, Nikkei has learned, an effort that will require faster adoption of renewable energy...

Japan eyes new emissions target of 60% cut by fiscal 2035
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Emissions targets must include super pollutants

Emissions targets must include super pollutants
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UK Oil and Gas Industry Hits Emissions Target Four Years Early

UK Oil and Gas Industry Hits Emissions Target Four Years Early
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Bursa Malaysia's SBTi-validated emissions targets will not include carbon credits

Bursa Malaysia's SBTi-validated emissions targets will not include carbon credits
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Rethinking emissions targets in developing countries

Rethinking emissions targets in developing countries
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Rethinking Emissions Targets in Developing Countries by Elisa Belfiori & Yanel Llohis

Rethinking Emissions Targets in Developing Countries by Elisa Belfiori & Yanel Llohis
->Project Syndicate | #ClimateChange #EmissionsTarget | More info from EcoSearch

Germany set to miss emissions targets, “climate cabinet” could develop strategy - govt advisors – Clean Energy Wire | #ClimateChange #EmissionsTarget | MORE at EcoSearch

EPA predicts Ireland will miss its emissions targets by a wide margin

EPA predicts Ireland will miss its emissions targets by a wide margin – Irish Examiner | #Epa #ClimateChange #EmissionsTarget | MORE at EcoSearch