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NSW tips $70m into Hunter hydrogen hub as coal closures loom
NSW tips $70 million into a hydrogen hub in the Hunter Region, Queensland appoints a hydrogen taskforce and the federal government names a hydrogen advisor.
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Neoen aims for big batteries in every state following success of Tesla big battery
The Tesla big battery at Hornsdale was Neoen's biggest money spinner in the past year, and the company plans to have big batteries in every state.
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Director, Climate Policy, Ocean Conservancy – Washington DC preferred
Brown stink bug among 'future threats' to gardens
O2 Arena to install mini wind turbines that can harness even a breeze
Vertical turbine by developer Alpha 311 can spin from gentle air movement
The O2 Arena will soon use a new breed of “vertical wind turbine” to generate its own clean electricity, after signing a deal with a startup firm that says its turbines will generate power even when the wind is not blowing.
The London landmark once known as the Millennium Dome will begin by installing 10 of the 68cm (27in) vertical turbines. The breezy conditions at the site on the River Thames will help generate enough clean electricity to power 23 homes.
Continue reading...Small modular reactors not the solution, says German nuclear authority
Two recent reports have concluded that Small Modular Reactors carry enormous risks and will probably never be as cheap as their advocates claim.
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New net zero standard favours SBTi guidance on offsetting
Cumbria coal mine: 'Increased controversy' prompts public inquiry
Energy Insiders Podcast: Yallourn, Angus Taylor and the energy transition in Newcastle
We analyse the closure of Yallourn, the response from Angus Taylor, and are joined by The City of Newcastle’s Adam Clarke on how the coal city is transitioning to clean energy.
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Massachusetts generators fully comply with GWSA carbon market obligations
NA Markets: RGGI prices crash following Q1 auction results, CCAs stagnate on few near-term drivers
CP Daily: Thursday March 11, 2021
Scottish env. regulator restores ETS system access, while German trading agency email goes down
Robert Jenrick orders public inquiry into Cumbria coalmine
Move by local government secretary to call in planning application puts controversial scheme on hold
A controversial new coalmine planned for Cumbria appears to have been put on hold.
The local government secretary, Robert Jenrick, had previously refused to intervene but on Thursday night he said he would take responsibility for the scheme away from the local authority.
Continue reading...EU Market: EUAs hit new all-time peak above €42 as rally continues
Brussels seeks views on whether to include EU carbon in collateral regulations
The death of coal-fired power is inevitable — yet the government still has no plan to help its workforce
COVID-19 wasn't just a disaster for humanity – new research shows nature suffered greatly too
London teenagers' road signs highlight effect of toxic air on people of colour
Choked Up group demands action from mayoral candidates to tackle traffic pollution
A group of teenagers who live in some of London’s most polluted neighbourhoods are putting “hacked” road signs up across the capital to highlight the disproportionate impact that toxic air has on people of colour.
Choked Up, a group who describe themselves as “black and brown teenagers from south London”, have set up the campaign, which is being backed by more than 100 doctors.
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