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Closing prices, ranges and volumes for China's regional pilot carbon markets this week.

China needs to immediately halt construction of new coal-fired power plants and aim for a 200 yuan ($30) per tonne price of carbon in its emissions trading scheme to get on track to meeting its target of reaching net zero emissions by 2060, according to a report released Friday.

As Victoria unveils an Australia-leading package focusing on solar, batteries and energy efficiency, the Solar Coaster nearly sank in deep waters off the coast of NSW.

The post Solar Insiders Podcast: How the electric Solar Coaster nearly sank in deep water appeared first on RenewEconomy.

UNSW will lead a study designed to test the viability of establishing a renewable energy-based hydrogen supply chain between Australia and Germany.

The post UNSW to study hydrogen viability supply chain between Australia and Germany appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Solar and wind projects in NSW and Victoria warned of further constraints after modelling by Transgrid discovered new risk of "voltage collapse" in region.

The post Solar and wind farms face more production cutbacks in NSW and Victoria appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Morrison may be considering abandoning plans to use a controversial Kyoto surplus to meet his 2030 target, but it won't be enough to win friends on climate.

The post Morrison might abandon Kyoto carryover, but Australia will remain friendless without stronger policies appeared first on RenewEconomy.

AEMO names former Ausnet boss as interim CEO after departure of Audrey Zibelman.

The post AEMO names former Ausnet boss as interim CEO after Zibelman departure appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The proposed Arrowsmith green hydrogen project partners with Western Power to complete studies on potential transmission link for the project.

The post Massive green hydrogen project signs network deal with Western Power appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The data will help protect vital pollinators and could lead to new bee discoveries, say scientists.

On Martinique and Guadeloupe a pesticide has poisoned the soil and water and caused many cases of prostate cancer.

The UK is frequently cited as an example of why gas is "needed" in a clean energy transition, but the government's own forecasts shows gas will be in rapid decline.

The post Graph of the day: Gas is not so needed in UK’s power plan appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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It is a relief to see state-based climate plans beginning to solidify into real policy action - plans that actually lower emissions, while putting 'guard rails' around the growth of energy technologies.

The post Victoria’s human-focused climate action fills a gap in post-COVID policymaking appeared first on RenewEconomy.

ClearVue has begun construction on a “World-First” clear solar glass greenhouse at Murdoch University south of Perth.

The post Perth-based ClearVue begins construction on solar glass greenhouse appeared first on RenewEconomy.

RGGI Allowance (RGA) prices inched up on the secondary market this week on bullish outlooks for the post-2020 period, while California Carbon Allowance (CCA) values edged down slightly as traders await the results of the Q4 WCI auction.

PM says Australia may be able to reach targets without the controversial accounting measure, as international pressure grows for greater climate ambition

Scott Morrison has told senior business leaders his government may not need carryover credits to meet its emissions reduction targets, because he is “confident our policies will get this job done”.

The prime minister addressed the Business Council of Australia virtually on Thursday night – one of many organisations that has championed Australia adopting a net zero emissions reduction target by 2050, a target the Coalition has resisted.

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Zinc-based battery manufacturer Eos listed on Nasdaq this week in a move it hopes will provide financial muscle to compete with lithium-ion specialists like Tesla.

The post Zinc-based battery start-up Eos Energy goes public to challenge Tesla dominance appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Countries are progressing on their GHG reduction targets too slowly to reach net zero emissions by mid-century, even as the COVID-19 pandemic may inadvertently put the US on track to meet its previous Paris Agreement goals, according to two reports published Thursday.

Business secretary urged to lead by example before UN climate talks in Glasgow

Labour has accused the government of being reckless with Britain’s international climate credibility by continuing to consider financial support for overseas fossil fuel projects before UN climate talks in Glasgow next year.

The shadow climate minister, Matthew Pennycook, called on the government to end all financing for new foreign fossil fuel projects immediately or risk undermining its own commitment to tackling the global climate crisis.

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