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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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Today’s Energy Crisis Is Very Different from the Energy Crisis of 2005

Energy Central

Back in 2005, the world economy was “humming along.” per year in the 2001 to 2005 period. ” World growth in energy consumption per capita was rising at 2.3% China had been added to the World Trade Organization in December 2001, ramping up its demand for all kinds of fossil fuels.

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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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Victoria cut emissions by 29.8% on 2005 levels by 2020. There is a pathway to decarbonisation by 2035 to meet 1.5C target.

John Englart

per cent emissions cut on 2005 levels up to and including 2020. The Victorian Premier, Dan Andrews, announced on 20 September that Victoria Smashes Emissions Targets. Victoria achieved a 29.8 Victoria had set an Emissions Reduction Target of 15 to 20 per cent reduction by 2020.Last

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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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Xcel Energy, Inc. - Xcel Energy continues to deliver progress in achieving carbon reduction goalsSustainability report also shows job creation in communities, uptick in service reliability

Global Renewable News

Xcel Energy has reduced carbon emissions 54% from the electricity it provides to customers from 2005 levels, the company announced in its 19th annual Sustainability Report today (June 12).Xcel.