Emissions reduction
Alternative labels
Carbon abatement
Emission reduction
Report
Aim high, go fast: why emissions need to plummet this decade
For decades, climate scientists have issued dire warnings about what is at stake and what is required to curb global warming. Yet global temperatures continue to rise, along with damage caused by extreme weather events. This report is the Climate Council’s science-backed vision for what Australia’s best effort to reduce our carbon emissions could look...
Report
Go for net zero: a practical plan for reliable, affordable, low-emissions electricity
This report provides an analysis of what Australia's National Electricity Market (NEM) could look like with higher levels of wind and solar electricity than today, and what the cost is likely to be compared with a system dominated by coal.
Guide
Carbon pricing assessment and decision-making: a guide to adopting a carbon price
Many countries and subnational jurisdictions are considering putting a price on carbon to help reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and achieve their climate commitments. The objective of this guide is to help policy-makers build the case for carbon pricing and choose an appropriate carbon pricing instrument (CPI).
Report
National Energy Emissions Audit: January 2021
This issue of the NEEA report contains data relating to electricity in the National Electricity Market updated to the end of November 2020. This includes a short summary of the very important investment initiatives in New South Wales, announced by Minister Matt Kean at the end of November.
Report
Net zero jobs
Australia is facing increased international pressure to adopt a target of achieving net zero carbon equivalent emissions. This report presents an analysis of the effects of such a target on Australian jobs.