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Cement sector decarbonisation will accelerate

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INTERNATIONAL

Cement production generates greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions both from the use of large energy inputs, typically supplied by fossil fuels, and from the chemical processes inherent…

No easy fix to fertiliser non-greenness

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INT

Fertiliser use will grow, driven by population growth in developing economies. Emissions from fertiliser use will also grow, as decarbonisation options are high-cost and difficult…

EU will struggle to meet new climate targets

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EU

If approved, the targets will profoundly shape EU economic and environmental policy over the next two decades. The power sector will bear most of the decarbonisation burden to…

Farmer concerns will shift EU climate policy

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EU

The European Commission has agreed to dilute some green deal policies affecting agriculture, but the concessions do not appear to have convinced farmers, who pledge to continue…

Investor concern may impact Australian emission target

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AUSTRALIA

Although one-third of Australian electricity now comes from clean sources, a series of regulatory issues and infrastructure project delays is leading to an exodus of private…

Decarbonising steel will be a long-term challenge

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INTERNATIONAL

Other technological routes will be explored in tandem. Nonetheless, green steel could rejuvenate investment in greenfield steel production in Europe. Governments are likely to…

Australia emission standards will have limited impact

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AUSTRALIA

Although raising fuel efficiency standards as a means of reducing emissions has been a high-profile issue for the government, last-minute concessions to the automotive sector will…

AI global surge creates environmental paradox

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INT

This creates a paradox, since, while AI-generated solutions are crucial to help solve the climate emergency, their very deployment is also adding to the problem. To tackle this…

Talk of nuclear power for Australia is election gambit

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AUSTRALIA

Dutton said in March that if the Liberal/Nationals coalition wins next year’s election, he will promote investment in small modular reactors (SMRs) on the site of existing…

Greek farmers will want sector profitability restored

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GREECE

In response to farmers’ protests across the EU, including in Greece in February, the Commission is considering allowing farmers more flexibility in complying with new…