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Final report of Garnaut Review Update recommends carbon pricing scheme for Australia to do its fair share on climate change

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It will be much harder and more expensive for Australia to do its fair share on climate change without a carbon pricing scheme, according to the final report of the Garnaut Climate Change Review – Update 2011, Australia in the Global Response to Climate Change. Earlier post.) —Professor Garnaut.

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Audi to add Q5 PHEV in Australia mid-2023

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This is the third PHEV to be sold by Audi in Australia following on from the 2015-16 A3 e-tron and Q7 e-tron in 2017-18. But the Q5 55 TFSI e will come to Australia nearly three years after the e-tron BEV was launched locally. PHEVs have been the laggard in terms of electrified sales in Australia. 2023 Audi Q5 55 TFSI e.

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New EV20 Alliance Targeting 1M Additional Electric Vehicles on Road by 2015

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A new global alliance comprising businesses and government leaders and led by the international NGO, The Climate Group, set an ambitious target to put one million additional EVs on the road by 2015, on top of EVs that automakers are already planning to bring to market.

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CSIRO report concludes that sustainable biojet fuel industry is achievable for Australia/New Zealand

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If this scenario is realized, then by 2030 Australia and New Zealand are expected to save more than A$2 billion (US$2.1 The report identifies several major actions that are required by 2015 to ensure the industry can be established. Certification and independent verification to ensure sustainability of the fuel.

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Australia PM Gillard announces carbon pricing plan; transport fuels exempt, but lowered fuel tax credits to bring carbon price to some businesses

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Australia’s per capita CO 2 emissions are higher than those of the US due to an emissions-intensive energy sector. Australia Prime Minister Julia Gillard unveiled Australia’s carbon pricing plan—a core element in a new clean energy plan—in a short address to the nation. Click to enlarge.

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Study finds methane emissions from coal mines ~50% higher than previously thought

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The results have important implications for Earth’s climate because methane is about 25 times more powerful than carbon dioxide when it comes to warming the planet over a long period. The research team analyzed 250 coal samples from around the world, including North America, South America, Australia, Asia and Europe.

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New report finds global CO2 vehicle emission reduction measures falter; dropping diesels, increasing SUVs

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per year between 2015 and 2017. A total of 27 countries—including Sweden, Canada and the United Kingdom—saw the fuel economy of their fleets stagnate or worsen from 2015 to 2017. North America and Australia have a particularly high market share of SUVs, reaching almost 60% in 2017. L ge /100 km.

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