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Ten companies that allegedly polluted air and water will not be required to pay penalties they agreed to before 1 June

Ten corporations that agreed to a total of $56m in civil penalties for allegedly breaking environmental laws are not being required to make payments under a pause granted by the US government during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Related: Trump dismantles environmental protections under cover of coronavirus

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Authorities north of Verona in Italy found the well-preserved tile floor after decades of searching.

It's a devastating loss, but the destruction of a culturally significant Aboriginal site is not an isolated incident. Rio Tinto was acting within the law. Samantha Hepburn, Director of the Centre for Energy and Natural Resources Law, Deakin Law School, Deakin University Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.

With world’s attention on Covid-19, warnings that lack of measures to contain pandemic could lead to culling of record number of pigs

The African swine fever (ASF) pandemic will be even worse this year than in 2019, say experts, warning that the spread of the highly contagious virus, which is fatal to pigs, is unrelenting.

With world attention on the human viral pandemic of Covid-19, concern is growing that countries are not focusing enough on halting the spread of ASF through better biosecurity practices, cooperation on intensive vaccine development, or transparency regarding outbreaks.

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Exclusively compiled data from centre’s supercomputer shows alarming climate trajectory

The human fingerprint on the climate is now unmistakable and will become increasingly evident over the coming decades, the UK Met Office has confirmed after 30 years of pioneering study.

Since the 1990s, global temperatures have warmed by half a degree, Arctic sea ice has shrunk by almost 2 million km2, sea-levels have risen by about 10cm and carbon dioxide in the atmosphere has increased by 60 parts per million (17%), according to figures exclusively compiled for the Guardian to mark the 30th anniversary of the Met Office’s Hadley Centre for climate science and services.

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Developer Ozy Homes agrees to stop works and allow ecological experts to assess unburnt site

Clearing of bushland in the small New South Wales south coast town of Manyana will be halted temporarily after a community environment group trying to save the unburnt habitat began legal action in the federal court.

Ozy Homes has a development consent for the 20 hectares that dates back to 2008.

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Morrison government has not modelled the economic impact of transitioning to a zero emissions economy, despite signing up to such a target under the Paris Agreement.

The post Morrison government has not modelled a zero emissions scenario appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Solar module manufacturers are readying the next wave of 500+Wp processes.

The post JinkoSolar’s new 580Wp Tiger Pro: More power, higher efficiency appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Technology roadmap shows that Australia's climate plan is to tread water for eternity, while its fossil fuel industries continue their work unabated and unregulated.

The post The Australian government has officially given up on climate action appeared first on RenewEconomy.

GoodWe is now launching an online purchase function to help customers extend their product warranty conveniently.

The post GoodWe launches Online Warranty Extension Purchase for Australia appeared first on RenewEconomy.

A new IEA report shows the Covid-19 pandemic has set in motion the largest drop in global energy investment in history.

The post The Covid-19 crisis is causing the biggest fall in global energy investment in history appeared first on RenewEconomy.

CWP Renewables lodges development application for 400MW wind farm proposed for NSW central-west Renewable Energy Zone, hoping for construction to begin in 2021.

The post Huge Uungula wind project edges closer in NSW renewable energy zone appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The pandemic has caused a record fall in energy investment and will likely lead to more pollution.

Friends of Leadbeater’s Possum challenged logging by state-owned forestry corporation in 66 coupes

For the first time in 20 years forestry operations may have to be assessed under national environmental laws after the federal court ruled VicForests had breached laws related to threatened species.

Friends of Leadbeater’s Possum had challenged logging by the state-owned forestry corporation in 66 coupes in Victoria’s central highlands.

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Cohuna solar farm now complete and awaiting commissioning, as contractor Tempo says it is looking for more opportunities in the solar space.

The post Victoria’s Cohuna solar farm complete, joins queue for commissioning appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The federal government is seeking views on the creation of a 'guarantee of origin' for hydrogen to track emissions and identify its source - wind, solar, gas or coal.

The post Renewables, gas or coal: Views sought on hydrogen ‘certification of origin’ scheme appeared first on RenewEconomy.

German-based SINN Power ramps up its bid to offer a robust, modular, and affordable maritime structure to generate renewable energy from waves, wind and solar.

The post German company floats idea for a wave, wind, and solar “ocean” hybrid platform appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Construction of 350MW Cleve Hill Solar Park – Britain's largest yet – expected to begin early 2021, with development consent expected from government this week.

The post UK’s largest subsidy-free solar farm – bigger than any in Australia – nears final approval appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Spark looks to add battery storage to Bomen solar farm, and expand capacity, and is also on lookout for wind and solar projects as international developers retreat from market.

The post Spark looks to expand Bomen solar farm and add big battery, wind also on horizon appeared first on RenewEconomy.

A new technique to preserve native vegetation and reduce dust will be rolled out during construction of the 280MW Cultana Solar Farm in South Australia.

The post Gupta solar farm to employ innovative construction method to save ‘bonsai forest’ appeared first on RenewEconomy.