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Japan can meet its Paris Agreement targets in 2030 and 2050 - but doing so will require carefully calibrating efforts across four sectors: power, industry, transport, and buildings. We simulated the optimal (most economic) technology mix for the four key economic sectors in Japan - power, industry,[2] transport, and buildings - which together contributed 79 percent of Japan's total GHG emissions in 2016. [Extracted from the article]

Labor's discussion paper flags ways to make the mechanism work as intended - most significantly by letting companies sell credits created by cutting emissions by more than they are required to. As the discussion paper states: Emissions limits, known as baselines, have allowed business-as-usual operations and aggregate emissions from Safeguard facilities to grow. Ian A. MacKenzie has received funding from Australian Research Council focusing on managing carbon offsets to improve Australian climate policy effectiveness.. Could Australia soon have a form of emissions trading?. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on the significance of Earth Day, tracing its origins to the mobilization of millions of Americans in 1970, leading to legislative actions and global awareness campaigns, culminating in Earth Day becoming the largest civic event worldwide, with EARTHDAY.ORG spearheading initiatives to address pressing environmental issues such as plastic pollution.

This article discusses Türkiye's efforts to achieve net-zero emissions by 2053 and the challenges and opportunities it presents. Türkiye ratified the Paris Agreement in 2021 and has seen an increase in greenhouse gas emissions and rising temperatures. The implementation of the EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) could have a significant impact on Türkiye's export-driven economy. The article explores decarbonization pathways and investment implications, highlighting the need for action across various sectors. The transition to net zero will require significant changes in Türkiye's energy mix, with a focus on renewable energy sources and green technologies. The article also discusses the potential for waste management, circular business models, and greener technologies to drive emission reductions. It estimates that Türkiye would need to spend about $3.1 trillion, which would make up 7.0 percent of Turkey's GDP, to achieve a net-zero transition. The article emphasizes the importance of affordability, reliability, and industrial competitiveness in achieving a smooth transition to net zero. It also identifies seven potential areas of opportunity for green business building in Turkey and suggests three steps that companies can take to lay the groundwork for seizing these opportunities. [Extracted from the article]