In 2010, Australia ranked tenth globally for its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. According to the Emission Database for Global Atmospheric Research (EDGAR), Australia’s GHG emissions accounted for approximately 1.54% of total global emissions. The Australian government reported its 2010 emissions to be 543.3 MtCO2e (excluding LULUCF). The country’s emissions have since declined, totaling… read more
Why is the ETS in the dumps?
Source: The Guardian Why is the world’s premiere market-based solution to greenhouse gas emissions not functioning properly? What policy solutions have the EU adopted to mitigate the problem? This blog post provides an introduction to the EU’s ETS. It outlines several basic explanations for the low carbon price on… read more
EU Emissions Reduction Success Stories
This blog post will examine some EU emissions reduction success stories that are often ignored because they aren’t occurring in the largest economies of the region. It will explore whether or not there is opportunity for the strategies of smaller nations like Portugal and regions within larger countries – such… read more