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Why 'net zero' still matters

GreenBiz

Despite a lack of a uniform definition or measurable success, net zero is still part of a meaningful climate strategy. Here’s how.

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Net zero by 2050? Too late. Australia must aim for 2035

Renew Economy

The post Net zero by 2050? It’s time to act on decarbonisation as quickly as humanly possible. Here's how. Australia must aim for 2035 appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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“Electricity is the new oil:” IEA lays out new net zero roadmap for 2030

Renew Economy

New IEA report warns there is no slow route to net zero emissions. The post “Electricity is the new oil:” IEA lays out new net zero roadmap for 2030 appeared first on RenewEconomy. Rather, the world needs to add 11,000GW of new renewables by 2030 and electrify everything.

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Energy Insiders Podcast: Net Zero by 2035

Renew Economy

Katherine Woodthorpe, from the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering, on why Australia should fast-track its net zero ambitions. The post Energy Insiders Podcast: Net Zero by 2035 appeared first on RenewEconomy. Plus: The nuclear debate and renewable records.

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“Move faster:” Engineers join call to fast-track Australia’s net zero target to 2035

Renew Economy

Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering joins calls for government to be more ambitious with its energy targets – net zero by 2035. The post “Move faster:” Engineers join call to fast-track Australia’s net zero target to 2035 appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Insurance giants exit net-zero pact

Corporate Knights

So climate activists were surprised and disappointed when three large reinsurance companies backed out of the United Nations’ Net-Zero Insurance Alliance (NZIA) within just three weeks of each other this spring. The post Insurance giants exit net-zero pact appeared first on Corporate Knights.

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Is 'net zero' much ado about nothing?

GreenBiz

Is 'net zero' much ado about nothing? Net zero is the near-universal goal of nations, states, provinces, cities, companies, universities and others. The five questions below represent just a sampling of issues surrounding what net zero means — and doesn’t. First, what is net zero? Joel Makower.

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