Climate Change
What Are We Doing About Climate Change?
The effects of climate change on our environment is not something we can shy away from. It affects every one of us. And its consequences endanger all existence on earth. For example, as of 2014, CISRO reports that Australia is continually getting hotter. This makes the country more prone to wild bush fires, drought, and even flooding.
The consequences of climate change are glaring and imminent. This is why we all need quick and genuine action to tackle these adverse consequences and adapt to climate changes.
Climate Change Taskforce
The climate change task force is to help ensure that there is compliance with climate change regulations in Australia. The task force is also in charge of other official climate change adaptation policies in Australia.
Legislation Committing Australia to Renewable Energy and Emission Reduction Targets
Without a doubt, there is a need for legislation to back up the fight against climate change. One mechanism Australia uses is the Renewable Energy Target, which mandates minimum levels of renewable generation.
Low Emission Energy Reduction Fund
The fight towards reducing carbon gas emissions is achievable when there are enough funds to embark on the project. In understanding this, there is a need to set aside funds specifically for climate change projects. This is what gave rise to the Law Emission Energy Reduction Fund.
Targeted Increase at Renewable Energy Production and Transmission
One of the policies for climate change adaptation is to increase the availability of renewable energy. This has led to deliberate actions to ensure that the production of renewable energy increases. At the same time, the transmission of the generated energy is to increase.
Summing these two up and achieving them would mean a lot for climate change in Australia. For instance, it would facilitate the adaptation to climate change realities in Australia.
Set up Energy Efficiency Program
One big problem in Australia is the use of energy. Though the majority of Australia’s energy still comes from fossil fuel, it is important for efficiency in its consumption.
This would help reduce the instances of carbon emission in Australia. Due to this, Australia has set up an energy efficiency program. This program helps monitor and ensure efficiency in Australia.
Household Information on Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emission
Public education campaigns—such as those on the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water website—offer guidance for households to lower their carbon footprint.
Investments that Help Businesses and Communities Adapt to Climate Change
Many businesses are still dependent on fossil fuels as their source of energy. This is not unconnected to the cost of renewable energy, especially for businesses. This is why Australia is committed to supporting businesses with investment. This investment is to boost their chances of a rapid adaptation to climate change.
Part of Global Deals to Reduce Carbon Emission
Australia has been part of global deals to reduce carbon emission nationally. These deals are essential to help boost the chances of adapting to climate change within the country.
Introduction of a Carbon Tax
As a way of discouraging the careless emission of carbon gases, Australia has introduced a carbon tax in many parts of the country.
This would help ensure that the companies that would have released fossil fuels into the atmosphere reconsider. For companies that may not do without emission, there is an emission permit.
This permit would only allow them to release a certain amount of carbon gas into the atmosphere.
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