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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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Over $300 billion invested in clean tech in the US since passage of the IRA

GreenBiz

In 2023, emissions were 16 percent below 2005 levels, according to Bloomberg.

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Queensland sets 2035 emissions reduction target of 75% below 2005

John Englart

The new Premier of Queensland Steven Miles has announced for Queensland a new emissions reduction target of 75% below 2005 levels by 2035. This will be a legislated target.Queensland already has a commitment to deliver 50% renewable energy by 2030, 70% by 2032, and 80% by 2035.

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The climate litigation trend is gathering global momentum

GreenBiz

New analysis reveals 80 cases have been filed against governments since 2005, seeking more ambitious action.

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Arbor Day Foundation to Distribute 1,200 Trees to Asheville Community Members

3BL Media

The Foundation has been heavily invested in assisting disaster-affected communities and forestlands since Hurricane Katrina made landfall in 2005 and has planted and distributed millions of trees as a result. The work has aided recovery efforts following hurricanes, tornadoes, wildfires, and floods.

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Biomimicry Institute Invites Startups To Apply for 2025 Ray of Hope Accelerator

3BL Media

March 3, 2025 /3BL/ - The Biomimicry Institute , a not-for-profit organization co-founded by Janine Benyus in 2005 to empower nature-inspired solutions for a healthy planet, is now accepting applications for the 2025 Ray of Hope Accelerator. MISSOULA, Mont., This founder-focused program supports startups drawing inspiration from natures 3.8

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Canada ranks dead last among G7 on climate progress: Earth Index

Corporate Knights

Canada must make up for lost ground if it’s going to meet its target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by up to 45% from 2005 levels by 2030. The agriculture sector has seen emissions flatline since 2005, but a small GHG reduction in 2019 nudged it in the right direction. However, more needs to be done.

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