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Gas giant writes down gas processing plant as it weighs rapid decarbonisaton

RenewEconomy - Thu, 2021-02-18 14:25

Australian gas giant flags major write-down in the value of troubled processing plant on Victoria’s east Gippsland coast.

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Australia’s biggest wind farm faces yet more delays, Origin to pay penalty

RenewEconomy - Thu, 2021-02-18 14:19

Australia's largest wind project remains idle, and ongoing delays means Origin Energy has to pay a large penalty for not producing enough renewable energy certificates.

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Don’t be fooled by Woodside’s tree planting, hydrogen and CCS plans

RenewEconomy - Thu, 2021-02-18 13:56

Gorgon lng gas project chevron carbon capture storage CCS - optimisedOil and gas giant announces planting of 3.6m native trees in Western Australia, a headline action in a cluster of seemingly climate friendly initiatives.

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Fortescue puts aside $400m for new hydrogen, wind and solar projects

RenewEconomy - Thu, 2021-02-18 13:41

chichester solar farm alinta pilbara fortescueFortescue to channel 10 per cent of future profits into renewable energy to help meet its green hydrogen ambitions.

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Regulator flags another cut in solar feed-in tariffs in NSW

RenewEconomy - Thu, 2021-02-18 13:26

IPART flags another “likely” reduction to NSW rooftop solar feed-in tariff, as it prepares to set new benchmarks for the next three financial years.

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Origin profits collapse as it prepares for ‘messy’ coal exit and big battery plans

RenewEconomy - Thu, 2021-02-18 12:00

Origin Energy's Eraring power station.Origin Energy says things could get messy with coal plants heading towards early closures, as it reports first half profits slashed by 98 per cent.

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Federal MPs to ride in Tesla Model 3 and Hyundai electric cars in Comcar trial

RenewEconomy - Thu, 2021-02-18 11:49

The Comcar fleet has chosen a Tesla Model 3 and a Hyundai Ioniq in a two-year trial to "assess viability".

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Texas weather: Are frozen wind turbines to blame for power cuts?

BBC - Thu, 2021-02-18 10:50
Frozen wind turbines are being blamed for power failures - but problems with fossils fuels are a bigger issue.
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CP Daily: Wednesday February 17, 2021

Carbon Pulse - Thu, 2021-02-18 10:33
A daily summary of our news plus bite-sized updates from around the world.
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Nasa Perseverance rover: How this Mars landing will be different

BBC - Thu, 2021-02-18 10:02
Nasa's Perseverance rover is aiming for Jezero Crater, considered “too dangerous” for previous spacecraft.
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EU carbon prices face more downside risk with warming temperatures -analysts

Carbon Pulse - Thu, 2021-02-18 09:31
EU carbon allowances likely face more downside risk after retreating from an all-time high above €40 this week, analysts said Wednesday, with warmer European temperatures set to weigh.
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How sudden trips of gas and coal plants triggered Texas energy catastrophe

RenewEconomy - Thu, 2021-02-18 07:59

A clearer picture is emerging as Texas continues to suffer through a major blackout - massive coal and gas issues have caused the problems.

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Canada to consider tightening large emitter benchmarks in OBPS programme review

Carbon Pulse - Thu, 2021-02-18 07:31
Canada will explore increasing the annual stringency of performance standards under the ‘backstop’ output-based pricing system (OBPS) after next year in order to meet the country’s long-term GHG reduction goals, the federal environment ministry announced in kicking off a review of the large emitter programme.
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Victoria creates new body to modernise grid for wind and solar transition

RenewEconomy - Thu, 2021-02-18 07:27

Victoria to establish a separate body to manage and prioritise billions of dollars of network upgrades required to support the state's transition to 50% renewables.

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Analysts trim 2030 WCI emissions forecast on power, transportation sector abatement

Carbon Pulse - Thu, 2021-02-18 07:00
Emissions covered by the WCI cap-and-trade programme will trend lower over the decade due to reduced power demand in California and new efforts to decarbonise Quebec’s transportation sector, analysts said in a report published Wednesday.
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Don't disturb the cockatoos on your lawn, they're probably doing all your weeding for free

The Conversation - Thu, 2021-02-18 05:12
I collected data about my neighbourhood sulphur-crested cockatoos while stuck home in Melbourne's lockdown. I learned that each bird can eat 200 onion grass plants per hour. Gregory Moore, Doctor of Botany, University of Melbourne Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.
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EU Market: EUAs slip on weaker energy, as funds become largest market segment

Carbon Pulse - Thu, 2021-02-18 04:35
EUAs fell for the third straight day on Wednesday as a falling energy complex weighed, with carbon defying prevailing bullish sentiment and data showing speculative funds have become the market's largest segment.
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Texas weather: How to stay safe in freezing conditions

BBC - Thu, 2021-02-18 03:17
From dressing properly, to keeping warm in power cuts, to signalling for help when stranded.
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Roaming the British countryside is our right – we must fight to preserve it | Glen O'Hara

The Guardian - Thu, 2021-02-18 03:00

Our rural rights of way need to be reclaimed and protected. But time is running out, and I urge people to join the cause

As Covid lockdowns drag on, and full spring is still some way away, it’s inevitable that thoughts should turn to getting outdoors. That’s what is behind the constant questions about domestic or foreign holidays; and it’s what sells the seemingly endless stream of stories about cold water swimming or moving to “the country”.

It’s not just a matter of fleeting wish fulfilment. Travel and tourism are a mainstay of the British economy, accounting for about 10% of jobs and nearly 10% of GDP. Walking, cycling and generally spending time in the British countryside are among our favourite pastimes, spanning everything from high-end glamping to quick local walks with the dog.

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Great Barrier Reef found to be in failing health amid calls for urgent action

The Guardian - Thu, 2021-02-18 02:30

Reef water quality report card gives condition of marine environment a ‘D’ grade relative to earlier reports

A government report card has found the marine environment along the Great Barrier Reef’s coastline remains in poor health, prompting conservationists to call for urgent action ahead of a world heritage committee meeting this year.

The reef water quality report card, released on Wednesday, said the health of corals and seagrass meadows in inshore areas had not improved, but water quality was slightly better than previous years.

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