What is a ‘just’ transition to net zero - and why is Australia struggling to get there?

<https://theconversation.com/what-is-a-just-transition-to-net-zero-and-why-is-australia-struggling-to-get-there-218706>

"Australia’s net-zero transition is struggling. Despite the government’s
efforts, announced last week, to revive flagging investment in renewable
energy, greenhouse gas emissions from existing industry are still rising. Yet
under the Paris Agreement, Australia must adopt even more ambitious targets for
2035.

At the same time, governments in Australia and overseas are facing rising
community opposition to the rollout of clean energy infrastructure needed for a
net zero transition. Such opposition is being exploited by right-wing parties
for electoral gain.

But that pressure only underscores what the Australian government must do. To
lift its climate game, it needs a mission-oriented, whole-of-government
approach, built on what is known as a “just transition”."

Cheers,
       *** Xanni ***
--
mailto:xanni@xanadu.net               Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/                 Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/            Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/               Manager, Serious Cybernetics