THE UNITED NATIONS and the world\u2019s scientists are calling for an end to fossil fuels in the third instalment of the IPCC\u2019s Sixth Assessment Report, saying there must be \u201crapid, deep and immediate cuts\u201d to greenhouse gas emissions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Intergovernmental Panel of Climate Change (IPCC) has today released its landmark Working Group III report, Climate Change 2022: Mitigation of Climate Change, compiled by thousands of scientists over the past eight years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The central message of the IPCC report is clear: despite affordable renewable energy solutions being available now, governments and businesses are failing to act. Global greenhouse gas emissions must peak by 2025 and halve by 2030 to limit warming to 1.5 degrees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The IPCC said the dramatic reductions in the cost of wind, solar and battery storage technologies over the last decade meant they were already commercially viable and would be the key to decarbonising most of the world\u2019s energy systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres lambasted high emitting countries saying: \u201cSome government and business leaders are saying one thing but doing another. Simply put, they are lying and the results will be catastrophic\u2026 but high emitting governments and corporations are not just turning a blind eye, they are adding fuel to the flames. They are choking our planet, based on their vested interests and historic investments in fossil fuels, when cheaper renewable solutions provide green jobs, energy security and greater price stability.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cCurrent climate pledges would mean a 14% increase in emissions and most major emitters are not taking the steps needed to fulfil even these inadequate promises.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Greg Bourne, Climate Councillor, energy expert, former President of BP Australasia and former advisor to Margaret Thatcher said: \u201cThe latest IPCC report shows that globally we\u2019re making some progress but climate action is nowhere near where it needs to be – and Australia is one of the world\u2019s biggest climate handbrakes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIf all countries copied the federal government\u2019s weak climate response, we would be heading for a 3\u00b0C or more global temperature rise this century, which would be catastrophic.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dr Madeline Taylor, Climate Councillor, energy expert and Senior Lecturer at Macquarie University, School of Law said: \u201cThis new global UN report comes shortly after the UN Secretary General singled out Australia as a \u2018holdout\u2019 with the Morrison Government refusing to increase its 2030 targets. Australia is the only major developed country that has failed to significantly strengthen its 2030 target.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe know what is required to deeply permanently and immediately reduce emissions, and as the sunniest and one of the windiest places on earth, with a wealth of critical minerals available – Australia should be cashing in on those solutions and creating a prosperous, sustainable future.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Andrew Stock, Climate Councillor, energy expert and former Origin Energy executive, with more than 40 years experience in senior energy executive roles said: \u201cThe Morrison Government has already wasted eight years, and the decisions we make today determine our long-term future. This latest IPCC report makes it clear that we are running out of time. Our window to avoid the worst of climate change is rapidly closing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAustralia is one of the world\u2019s largest exporters of fossil fuels and we have the highest emissions per capita among large developed nations. By strengthening our climate commitments and actions this decade, we can have a huge impact on the future of our planet.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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