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British firms fail to win leading roles in the expansion of the Copernicus Earth observation project.

Experts say further investigation of link is urgently required and may be relevant to managing pandemic

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Air pollution is likely to be increasing the number and severity of Covid-19 infections, according to the UK government’s expert advisers.

In a report published on Wednesday, the experts said further investigation of the link between dirty air and the coronavirus pandemic was “urgently required” and may be relevant to how the pandemic is managed.

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Solar-powered mini-grids can play a “critical role” in delivering universal electricity access across the globe, as they present smarter, cheaper options to main grid.

The post Solar mini-grids smarter, cheaper option for many global communities with no power appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Newsrooms should know: the disaster is here. It is raging now. Our job is to cover it with the urgency it deserves

To hear many journalists tell it, the spring of 2020 has brought a series of extraordinary revelations. Look at what the nation has learned: that our healthcare system was not remotely up to the challenge of a deadly pandemic. That our economic safety net was largely non-existent. That our vulnerability to disease and death was directly tied to our race and where we live. That our political leadership sowed misinformation that left people dead. That systemic racism and the killing of Black people by police is undiminished, despite decades of protest and so many Black lives lost.

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A Swedish study found twice as many people had protective T-cells as tested positive for antibodies.

Luxury car tax on low and zero emissions cars in Australia is quietly relaxed, giving EVs bigger break than fossil fuel cars for first time in decade.

The post Australia’s luxury car tax threshold quietly lifted for electric vehicles appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Australia has amassed a total 430 million surplus Kyoto Protocol units, the government said Wednesday as the nation’s commitments under the treaty ended June 30, more than sufficient to prop up any shortfall in meeting its Paris Agreement targets.

The government says it wants to make immigration "easy and quick" for researchers and innovators.

Australia abandoned its moral obligations under Kyoto. By carrying our mistakes into the Paris deal, we risk firming our status as a global climate pariah. Penny van Oosterzee, Adjunct Associate Professor James Cook University and University Fellow Charles Darwin University, James Cook University Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.

A new report published this week has shown how solar-powered mini-grids could play a “critical role” in delivering universal electricity access across the globe.

The post Solar mini-grids to play “critical role” in delivering universal electricity access appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Independent MP calls for conscience vote on zero carbon bill as a pathway to stronger climate targets and to kick start green economy recovery.

The post Steggall calls for conscience vote on zero carbon bill to kickstart Covid recovery appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Latest research explores how a warming ocean circulates underneath Antarctica's floating ice shelves and how this contributes to future sea level rise. Craig Stevens, Associate Professor in Ocean Physics, National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research Christina Hulbe, Professor and Dean of the School of Surveying (glaciology specialisation), University of Otago Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.

The Morrison government has claimed success in meeting Australia’s targets under the Kyoto Protocol, which came to an end on Wednesday, despite three decades of relative inaction and stalling from successive federal governments. The truth is – despite the protestations of energy and emissions reduction Angus Taylor – that the dial has barely moved on...

The post Australia claims Kyoto success, but three decades as a climate wrecker is all it can boast appeared first on RenewEconomy.

City of Sydney now running on 100 per cent renewables, as power begins flowing from regional solar and wind projects.

The post City of Sydney completes switch to 100 per cent renewable supply appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Genex extends deadline for debt financing deal as it seeks to land an equity partner for Kidston pumped hydro project and lock in transmission agreement.

The post Deadline extended for Kidston storage project as it seeks equity and transmission deals appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Chesapeake Energy, the poster child of the US shale revolution and the so-called “Google of oil and gas” has filed for Chapter 11 protection in the US Bankruptcy Court.

The post Poster child for US shale revolution files for bankruptcy appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Report reveals new-build renewable energy is already cheaper than already operating coal plans across much of the planet, and sets out a plan for a just transition.

The post Global transition from coal to clean energy has reached a financial tipping point appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Two more electric vehicle models are almost ready to enter the Australian auto market, which has been sorely lacking in choice for those wanting to make the switch to zero emissions transport.

The post Two more <$60,000 electric vehicles are nearly ready to enter Australia market appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Vestas says it has won a 210MW contract for a wind farm to be built by late 2021 - almost certainly the big wind-solar hybrid planned for Port Augusta in South Australia.

The post Vestas lands big wind turbine contract in Australia, most likely Port Augusta appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Transgrid says renewables key to cost falls in NSW, while research group says the pace of investment will need to accelerate significantly in coming years.

The post Transgrid, Cornwall say new wind and solar needed quickly to lower prices in NSW appeared first on RenewEconomy.