COP28 Promises: Triple Renewable Energy Capacity (Part 1)
One of the big agreements from COP28 was the pledge to triple renewable energy capacity by 2030. Let's bite off two pieces: details of the promise and where we're headed if nothing changes.
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Australian government projections versus today's reality
Let's compare two things: today's reality and tomorrow's projections.
COP28 Promise: Oil and Gas Decarbonisation Charter
Fifty oil and gas companies signed a voluntary agreement called the Oil and Gas Decarbonisation Charter at the global climate change conference, COP28.
Australia's quarterly greenhouse gas emissions update (December 2023)
Between June 2022 and 2023, we released 465.2 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (Mt CO2-e). This is 0.8% higher than the previous year.
COP28 Preview
The three things to know about COP28 are the negotiating blocs, their positions, and the issues.
Creating a Drumbeat with Data
A drumbeat is continuous pressure. It puts relentless focus on an issue. Data is a mechanism to create a drumbeat.
The Trees Issue #1
How many trees would it take for Australia to offset all our emissions?
Science-based targets v Climate Active: what are they and who has them?
The ACCC did a broad sweep of corporate environmental claims and found plenty of greenwashing. But let’s dive into one area: certification.
Who sets the carbon budget? Nature.
This week, fires ignited across the state. The Coolagolite blaze in Bega Valley burned 6,700ha of land. We want to share with you some background on the fire data we’ve collected so far, and what we hope to do. You can find it at the end of this email. This ...