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Etsy takes aim at shipping and packaging in setting 2030 net-zero goal

GreenBiz

Etsy takes aim at shipping and packaging in setting 2030 net-zero goal. The ambition is part of the company's net-zero carbon emissions by 2030 goal, which it set in February. . “I They call for: a 50 percent absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, including Etsy's office operations and purchased energy.

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Peter Dutton’s nuclear plan could blow out household electricity bills by up to $600 a year by 2030

Renew Economy

New Modelling torpedoes claim that Peter Duttons nuclear power plan will be 44% cheaper than Labors plan for renewables, finding instead it will inflate electricity bills by up to 41% between now and 2030.

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Global wind capacity set to double by 2030, but will fall short of COP28 climate goals

Renew Economy

Global wind energy capacity expected to more than double by 2030, but is not on track for COP28 targets. The post Global wind capacity set to double by 2030, but will fall short of COP28 climate goals appeared first on RenewEconomy. Australia amongst a host of countries falling short.

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Smart meters for all? New reforms could put 2030 target in reach

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New reforms could put 2030 target in reach appeared first on RenewEconomy. AEMC makes good on promise to fast-track universal smart meter uptake, with draft determination it says will help put consumers at the forefront of the shift to net zero. The post Smart meters for all?

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Solar will leap four-fold by 2030, ending the rule of King coal and overtaking all other grid supplies

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Solar power will grow four-fold by 2030, overtaking nuclear, hydro and gas, and then coal by 2033. The post Solar will leap four-fold by 2030, ending the rule of King coal and overtaking all other grid supplies appeared first on RenewEconomy. By 2050, it will produce more than all these technologies combined.

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Germany’s target of 80 pct renewable electricity by 2030 well within reach, says minister

Renew Economy

German economy minister says sourcing 80% of electricity from renewables by 2030 is very much achievable if current positive trends persist. The post Germany’s target of 80 pct renewable electricity by 2030 well within reach, says minister appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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“No excuses:” Australia urged to exit coal, double rooftop solar by 2030 in accelerated push to net zero

Renew Economy

Major new report maps out a path for Australia to deliver a 75% emissions cut below 2005 levels by 2030, and net zero by 2035. The post “No excuses:” Australia urged to exit coal, double rooftop solar by 2030 in accelerated push to net zero appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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