Greenpeace energy revolution Mitigation of global warming in Australia
greenpeace calls complete energy revolution. there fundamental aspects revolution, aimed changing way energy produced, distributed , consumed. 5 principles of revolution are:
implement renewable solutions, through decentralised energy systems;
respect natural limits of environment;
phase out dirty, unsustainable energy sources;
create greater equity in use of resources;
decouple economic growth consumption of fossil fuels.
other goals of energy revolution are:
renewable energy: 40% of electricity provided renewable sources 2020;
coal-fired power phased out entirely 2030;
using electricity transport system , cutting consumption of fossil fuels through efficiency.
the energy revolution report looks @ policy suggestions australian government in regards climate change. policy suggestions of report include:
legislate greenhouse gas reduction target of greater 40% below 1990 levels 2020;
establish emissions trading scheme delivers decrease of our emissions in line legislated interim targets;
legislate national target 40% of electricity generated renewable energy sources 2020;
massively invest in deployment of renewable energy , regulate energy efficiency measures;
establish immediate moratorium on new coal-fired power stations , extensions existing coal-fired power stations, , phase out existing coal-fired power stations in australia 2030;
set target of 2% per year reduce australia’s primary energy demand;
ensure transitional arrangements coal dependent communities might affected transition clean energy economy;
redirect public subsidies encourage use , production of fossil fuels towards implementing energy efficiency programs, deploying renewable energy , supporting upgrading of public transport infrastructure;
develop highly trained “green” workforce through investment in training programs , apprenticeships.
^ teske, sven; vincent, julien (2008). energy [r]evolution: sustainable energy australia outlook. greenpeace international, european renewable energy council (erec). p. 6.
^ teske, sven; vincent, julien (2008). energy [r]evolution: sustainable energy australia outlook. greenpeace international, european renewable energy council (erec). p. 8.
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