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International research group providing insights and analysis about climate change and the energy transition.

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For a equitable global #EnergyTransition, advanced economies must accelerate the phase-out of #FossilFuels

@iea.org shows: Advanced Economies need to cut oil 40% & gas 33% by 2030. Emerging economies face smaller cuts reflecting climate equity.

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For an equitable transition away from fossil fuels, advanced economies must phase out faster - Zero Carbon Analytics
The Brazilian COP30 Action Agenda calls for an equitable energy transition, requiring advanced economies to cut oil and gas emissions far faster than emerging economies by 2030.
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November 12, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Since the #ParisAgreement, the oil & gas industry has invested $8.7T in fossil fuels but only $113B in clean energy.

Scaling up renewables while phasing out fossil investments is key to meeting climate goals.

Read more in our new briefing 👇
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$8.7 trillion invested in the oil and gas industry since the Paris Agreement - Zero Carbon Analytics
Since the Paris Agreement, oil and gas firms have spent USD 8.7 trillion on fossil fuels - 46 times more than on clean energy - undermining global climate goals.
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November 12, 2025 at 11:47 AM
New briefing: Global #battery storage has reached 393.5 GWh, with China leading at 61% and the US at 27%.

Other countries are scaling fast as batteries become central to modern power systems. Global capacity could exceed 4 TW by 2040.

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Utility-scale battery installations surge as prices decline - Zero Carbon Analytics
With declining costs and improving technologies, the battery energy storage market is now following the S-curve trajectory that solar PV experienced over the past 15 years. China and the US account fo...
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November 5, 2025 at 5:08 PM
#COP30 will review ~100 draft indicators under the Global Goal on #Adaptation (#GGA). 🌍

These metrics will help countries monitor progress, strengthen resilience, and guide adaptation planning and investment.

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November 3, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Australia’s #climatefinance to Southeast Asia lags far behind China: USD 1.2B vs USD 12B (2012–2021).

Less than a quarter of what’s needed by 2030 has been delivered. #COP30 will put this gap in the spotlight.

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Australia’s climate finance to Southeast Asia lags behind China   - Zero Carbon Analytics
China has provided ten times more climate finance to Southeast Asia than Australia, underscoring Beijing’s growing influence in the run-up to COP30.
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November 3, 2025 at 11:28 AM
📢 New ZCA report: Wealthy countries in Asia, Europe, North America & Oceania consume high levels of red & #processedmeat, and face major disease burdens as a result. Europe is hit hardest, with processed meat driving chronic illness.

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The cost of red and processed meat: Impacts on health and healthcare systems in high-income countries - Zero Carbon Analytics
Reducing meat consumption across high-income, high-consuming countries could release billions back into overstretched healthcare systems.
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October 1, 2025 at 6:49 PM
🌍 New briefing: Despite the climate pullback from the US government, global leaders are still advancing net-zero goals, with #renewables investment increasing 10% to a record USD386 billion in the first half of 2025 compared to the same period last year.

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Global leaders and businesses sustain climate action despite US pullback - Zero Carbon Analytics
This briefing tracks some key signals of progress in fostering long-term clean energy development in the first nine months of 2025.
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September 24, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Reposted by Zero Carbon Analytics
NEW | OVER HALF of Europe's power system lacks import options to back up their grids--leaving them exposed to severe blackouts ⚠️

Interconnectors have prevented and managed THREE major failures in 5 years, but Europe needs more to keep the lights on ⚡

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September 24, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Myth🐦🌍: Wind turbines are dangerous for birds.
Fact📊: Far more birds are killed by cats, buildings, or cars than by turbines.

Our briefing busts common #RenewableEnergy myths: zerocarbon-analytics.org/energy/debun...
September 23, 2025 at 10:53 PM
As of Sept 18, 36 countries have submitted new #NDCs.

✅ 16 raised or set new renewable targets
✅ 9 already had >80% targets or >75% RE share
✅ 28 pledged support for tripling renewables by 2030

🚀Climate ambition = Renewables

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From Margins to Mainstream: Renewables Surge in NDC 3.0 Submissions
Analysis -- September 2025
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September 23, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Ahead of tomorrow’s #WorldCleanupDay, we’re resharing one of our evergreen briefings. 🌍🧹

Our analysis highlights how the majority of the world’s #plastics come from a small number of countries and companies.

Full briefing below ⤵️
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Majority of the world’s plastics produced by a small number of countries and companies - Zero Carbon Analytics
Just seven countries are responsible for two-thirds of the world’s plastic production.
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September 19, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Many myths about #RenewableEnergy are outdated & frequently rooted in misinformation.

🔊Myth No.1: Wind turbines create harmful noise pollution.
📊Fact: Noise levels are comparable to urban background noise.

Our new briefing sets the record straight⤵️
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September 19, 2025 at 5:04 PM
The Africa Climate Summit 2 kicks off today, with a focus on climate finance - vital for reaching Africa’s 300 GW renewable energy goal by 2030. 🌍

Read our Renewables Bulletin to see how the continent might get there. 👇

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Renewables Bulletin: Africa edition - Zero Carbon Analytics
Welcome to the Renewables Bulletin, bringing you timely and ready-to-use data on countries’ progress in developing renewable energy.
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September 5, 2025 at 1:32 PM
The EU and US have finalised a $750B trade deal covering goods, services, and energy, including LNG.

Our analysis shows additional US LNG is not needed: EU gas demand is falling, and US LNG capacity already exceeds 2024 EU imports from Russia.

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September 2, 2025 at 12:28 PM
This week is the anniversary of Hurricane #Katrina, highlighting the growing risk of extreme weather.

Our research shows US oil & gas emissions are fuelling these events. Expanding #fossilfuel infrastructure adds health, societal and climate risks.

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August 29, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Apple is the latest major company to come under scrutiny as EU authorities take a firmer stance on #greenwashing.

Our guide outlines 11 key areas to unpick when reviewing sustainability reports.

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How to spot greenwashing in a sustainability report: A guide to spotting false environmental claims - Zero Carbon Analytics
This guide shows how to unpick a sustainability report and spot greenwashing in 11 areas.
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August 27, 2025 at 10:48 AM
#Indigenous stewardship is key to a sustainable bioeconomy. 🌱

Our briefing “Understanding the Bioeconomy” shows that equity and Indigenous knowledge must guide finance & innovation, or the bioeconomy risks deepening inequalities.

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Understanding the bioeconomy - Zero Carbon Analytics
G20 Chair Brazil is leading the bioeconomy charge as a way to protect nature and support sustainable development.
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August 22, 2025 at 9:31 AM
🌍 As we celebrate Indigenous Peoples, it's vital to recognize their role in international trade.

The @weforum.org highlights how governments can support Indigenous trade through inclusive trade agreements, active policy involvement, and other targeted measures.

Read here: 🔗 lnkd.in/epMgfQnk
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August 18, 2025 at 12:16 PM
On the heels of the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, our briefing on Nature-based Solutions in Latin America & the Caribbean shows why Indigenous leadership is key to fighting #climatechange and protecting #biodiversity. Briefing below. ⤵️
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Risks and opportunities for nature-based solutions in Latin America and the Caribbean  - Zero Carbon Analytics
Nature-based solutions are actions that aim to address societal challenges through the protection, management and restoration of ecosystems.
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August 15, 2025 at 3:45 PM
🚨Our #oilandgas July newsletter is out!

This month, we explore how fossil fuels are “running out of road” as renewables get cheaper - solar is now 41% cheaper than the cheapest fossil fuels, and battery costs are down 93% since 2010.

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August 15, 2025 at 3:34 PM
In 2024, China was responsible for 34 percent of production of the big four polymers, well ahead of the United States (13 percent) and Saudi Arabia (five percent).

@zerocarbona.bsky.social research featured in The Economic Times ⤵️
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#GlobalPlasticsTreaty
China the world's biggest plastic producer
A recent study by Eunomia and Zero Carbon Analytics reveals that seven countries produce two-thirds of the most common plastics, with China leading significantly. China alone accounts for 34% of the p...
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August 14, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Many petrochemical products, including #plastics, contain chemicals linked to cancer, neurodevelopmental harm & infertility. Addressing their climate impacts means prioritising reuse & reduced production of single-use material. zerocarbon-analytics.org/archives/ene...

#GlobalPlasticsTreaty
Overview of the global petrochemical industry - Zero Carbon Analytics
A detailed overview of the global petrochemical industry: why policy changes should focus on encouraging the re-use of existing products, rather than increasing recycling plastics for other materials.
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August 11, 2025 at 10:48 PM
🌍 Tomorrow is the International Day of the World’s #IndigenousPeoples: a date chosen to mark the first meeting of the UN Working Group on Indigenous Populations in 1982.

In recognition of this day, we’re re-sharing one of our evergreen briefings: zerocarbon-analytics.org/archives/sci...
Climate change is driving natural systems beyond their limits - Zero Carbon Analytics
Extreme weather events occurring under climate change exacerbate their impacts on humans and natural systems.
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August 8, 2025 at 9:07 PM
China was responsible for 34% of production of the big four polymers in 2024, well ahead of the United States (13%) and Saudi Arabia (5%).

@zerocarbona.bsky.social research featured in the Strait Times ⤵️

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#plastics #globalplasticstreaty
Out of their main jobs by age 53, most older South Koreans hope to work – somewhere – past 73
South Korea’s retirement age is 60, though government officials are debating whether to extend that to 65. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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August 7, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Just 7 countries were responsible for 66% of global #plastics production in 2024, based on data from Eunomia, an environmental consultancy. China, the US & Saudi Arabia are the largest producers, together producing more than half of the world’s plastics.
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August 6, 2025 at 8:58 PM