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Technologies such as solar power can make a huge contribution to the global economy, as well as address climate change.
Enlarge imageThe new Energy [R]evolution Scenario, verified by the European Renewable Energy Council and the German Institute for Technical Thermodynamics, shows how, by using today’s technology, global CO2 emissions can turn around its rapidly increasing rates and, by 2015, be in decline.
Governments everywhere are looking for ways to sustain their economies as the global economy hits the brakes. The Energy [R]evolution is an environmental and economic win-win; investing in new growth industries and moving away from economically volatile fossil fuels, saving the global economy about US$750 billion per year, and allowing the world to finally take an environmentally sustainable path of development.
Most importantly, the planet on which the economy – not to mention life itself – is dependant can be spared from runaway climate change, but only if the world acts now. And developed countries like Australia have a key role to play in delivering the Energy [R]evolution.
“The Energy [R]evolution gives the government a clear plan of action. They now need to make it happen.”
Julien Vincent, Greenpeace climate and energy campaigner
Greenpeace has created an Energy [R]evolution model for Australia, which shows how we can completely phase out coal-fired electricity by 2030, taking the dirtiest fossil fuel out of our energy supply. Less coal means less fuel costs – by 2030, the cost of electricity in the Energy [R]evolution remains stable, as opposed to business as usual, which sees a doubling of costs.
“While politicians argue about whether climate change policies should start in 2010 or 2011, we’re already seeing environmental changes that suggest we’re losing our grip on being able to curb greenhouse emissions,” said Greenpeace climate and energy campaigner Julien Vincent.
“Especially in Australia, where so much is at stake from climate change, we must do all that is physically possible to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The Energy [R]evolution gives the government a clear plan of action. They now need to make it happen.”
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