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2050
New Zealand vows to halve emissions by 2050
New Zealand is the latest country to set a long-term carbon cutting target, aiming to halve its emissions from 1990 levels by 2050. Minister for Climate Change Nick Smith said that major changes to the economy would be needed if it was to reverse the trend that saw the country’s emissions rise 23 per cent … Continue reading
McKinsey: 100% renewable energy possible by 2050
The WWF reports on a ground breaking study by McKinsey telling us that it is possible for Europe to be completely powered by renewable energy: “By 2050 the European power sector could be free of carbon emissions, and this new study is supported by WWF. The report states that a 100% renewable electricity system would … Continue reading
Sustainability 2050 – business leaders speak up
How sustainable will the world be in 2050 and what can businesses do to make sure we will get there (to 2050) in the first place? Smartplanet reports on a new report of business leaders: There’s a new prescription for global sustainability being put forth by the World Business Council for Sustainable Development. The Vision … Continue reading
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