US climate envoy criticised for optimism on green tech

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3 years ago

May 17, 2021

America’s climate envoy has said that the world’s climate crisis can be brought under control by technology that doesn’t yet exist

America’s climate envoy John Kerry believes modern technology will mean we won’t need to change consumption habits to reduce emissions.

To reach the country’s goal of net-zero emissions by 20-50, Kerry says his country will be able to rely on tech that hasn’t been invented yet.

But University of Cambridge Professor Julian Allwood believes “it’s virtually impossible for new technologies to have a significant effect on global emissions in the time we have left to act”.

“We don’t have to give up the quality of life to achieve some of the things we want to achieve.”
John Kerry

Meanwhile, Craig Bennet from UK Wildlife Trusts says “we will benefit from new technologies, but they are most likely to be in industries that already exist – such as renewables”

Why Australia is becoming the new home of the Hollywood blockbuster

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5 hours ago

May 17, 2024

Nathan Langridge

Australia’s multimillion-dollar campaign to attract Hollywood productions to its shores appears to be paying off.

The allure of Australia lies not only in its picturesque locations but also in its competitive financial incentives.

The government offers generous rebates and tax breaks to international productions, making it an attractive proposition for filmmakers looking to maximise their budgets.

Despite the recent intake of Hollywood productions down under such as ‘The Fall Guy’ and ‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’, Aussie independents are still finding the space to carve their own creative path.

Rob Fantozzi joined the program to discuss the latest in Hollywood, and showcased his own upcoming project – ‘Omerta‘. #featured

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Portal between countries shut down after international flashing

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10 hours ago

May 17, 2024

Nathan Langridge

An international video portal has been forced to shut down after an OnlyFans model reportedly flashed passersby from across the globe.

On this episode of Ahron and Mike Live – Which would you prefer; pay rise or work perks, an international portal closes, the military reveal a submarine stingray and are you on a top or bottom burger bun?

Ticker’s Ahron Young & Mike Loder discuss. #featured #trending

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U.S. home prices surge 47%

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16 hours ago

May 17, 2024

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American home prices are rising at faster pace now than in the last 20-years.

A recent analysis reveals a jaw dropping surge in the cost of American homes.

Since the start of 2020, U.S. home prices have surged 47% easily outstripping the gains seen in recent decades.

On top of that, home price growth so far this decade is on the verge of surpassing all the growth seen in the 2000s.

Many experts believe this decade’s housing market frenzy was ignited by a perfect storm — the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic triggering an unprecedented rush among buyers.

Tom Hutchens, the Executive Vice President of Production at Angel Oak Mortgage Solutions joins Veronica Dudo to discuss.

#IN AMERICA TODAY #economy #housing #housingmarket #homeprices #homesales #inflation #trending