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‘Tipping points’ can speed up net-zero transition

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However, a recent study highlights the role of “positive tipping points” with the potential to trigger zero-carbon solutions in sectors covering 70% of the world’s greenhouse gas…

Nations will struggle to meet net zero emissions goals

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Progress towards net zero emissions.

Pandemic will not stop international climate action

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This has deprived social movements of opportunities to mobilise public opinion. However, a recent surge of major economies and businesses setting long-term ‘net zero’ emission…

Firms’ net-zero plans are key to meeting climate goals

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To achieve the 2015 Paris agreement climate targets, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions must be net-zero by 2050. While the Paris agreement was a commitment by governments, businesses…

LNG use will be crucial to nations’ energy transitions

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LNG is cleaner than most fossil fuels but still incompatible with net zero emissions. India, China and other Asian economies see LNG imports as a ready and economically viable…

The role of gas in the energy transition will change

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Extensive gas use is incompatible with net-zero ambitions. Coal-to-gas switching reduces greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, but is feasible only when gas is readily available and…

Emerging solutions may decarbonise long-haul transport

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Low-carbon fuels are the main option, and require cost reductions, scale-up and logistical improvements. Shipping and aviation are international businesses where certain countries…

Carbon capture and storage will surge in the 2030s

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However, the projects currently in operation, construction or in advanced or early development do not put the world on track to meet the 2030 targets that are essential for…

Shipping industry seems slow to turn to wind power

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This applies the ETS cap to maritime transport emissions for the first time, encouraging the shipping industry to abandon traditional fuels. With bunker prices soaring (world…

Energy estimates imply climate targets will not be met

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Under the IEA's baseline 'Stated Policies Scenario', global oil demand plateaus in the 2030s, but there is no significant decline thereafter.