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FuelEU Maritime would ‘lock in’ use of fossil fuels for decades, says NGO

A leaked draft of a flagship EU policy designed to cut carbon emissions in shipping, one of the world’s biggest polluters, has been described as an environmental disaster for “promoting” liquified natural gas, a fossil fuel, as an alternative to heavy oil.

The decision, says an NGO that has analysed the plans, will ‘lock in the use of fossil fuels for decades to come and make the EU’s target of net emissions neutrality by 2050 unreachable.

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China’s environment ministry has told the industry associations for aluminium and steel producers to help draw up CO2 allocation plans, indicating the sectors are about to be brought into the national emissions trading scheme.

With corporate net zero ambitions growing by the day, a startup led by oil major BP’s former risk boss wants to certify the carbon neutrality of the commodity transactions that will form the basis of many of these efforts.

Almost two-thirds of renewable energy schemes built globally last year expected to undercut coal costs

Almost two-thirds of wind and solar projects built globally last year will be able to generate cheaper electricity than even the world’s cheapest new coal plants, according to a report from the International Renewable Energy Agency (Irena).

The agency found that the falling cost of new windfarms and solar panels meant 62% of new renewable energy projects could undercut the cost of up to 800 gigawatts (GW) worth of coal plants, or almost enough to supply the UK’s electricity needs 10 times over.

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The European Commission will launch three calls for R&D on carbon dioxide removals on Thursday, offering up a total of €80 million this year under its flagship research fund.

The Tianjin municipal government will auction off 1.5 million CO2 allowances on June 29, the day before the annual compliance deadline.

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Country looks to export excess manure from intensive pig and poultry farms to combat rising pollution and emissions

A surge in pig and poultry farming in Northern Ireland has built a multimillion-pound industry, feeding British consumers chicken and pork. But it is creating a climate and pollution headache for politicians.

After a decade of growth, the country has a poultry population of 25 million and pig production has risen to almost 1.5 million, with most of the meat exported to Great Britain.

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Elliott Green Power grows its management team, aiming to double solar portfolio and add batteries, while still looking for buyers for its Australian assets.

The post Elliott Green Power to add batteries and more Australian solar, while still looking for buyers appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Clean Energy Council says it, too, has tried to initiate a national approach to solar panel recycling that was ignored by the federal government.

The post CEC joins chorus “frustrated” by federal hypocrisy on solar waste, recycling appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Cool Walks aims to help pedestrians avoid dangerous heat and find public drinking fountains

A new app promises to help Barcelona residents find the shadiest route between two places to avoid extreme heat.

Cool Walks, a routing tool for pedestrians first developed at a data visualisation contest, aims to show users a variety of walking routes to take for their intended destinations.

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UNSW Engineering Professor Thorsten Trupke has won the internationally coveted IEEE William Cherry Award for outstanding contributions to photovoltaic science and technology.

The post UNSW researcher wins top international solar technology gong appeared first on RenewEconomy.

WA hydrogen minister says the federal government rejected the up to 26GW Asian Renewable Energy Hub "prematurely" and with no meaningful engagement.

The post WA slams feds “premature” rejection of Pilbara renewable hydrogen hub appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Enabling wildlife to journey across farmlands not only benefits conservation, but also people. It means bees can improve crop pollination, and seed-dispersing birds can help restore ecosystems. Carla Archibald, Research Fellow, Conservation Science, Deakin University Eduardo van den Berg, Federal University of Lavras Jonathan Rhodes, Associate Professor, The University of Queensland Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.

Investing in new gas is a poor choice, risking stranded asset write-offs for shareholders and worsening climate change. I wouldn’t spend a cent on it.

The post Reality check from a former energy executive: Nothing about new gas stacks up today appeared first on RenewEconomy.

New Zealand sold all 4.75 million carbon allowances on offer at its second ETS auction on Wednesday, with the price clearing at NZ$41.70 ($29.27), the highest price ever paid for NZUs.

Australian commentator Alan Jones has been championing a contentious book about climate science which has gained traction in the US. So does it hold up?

The post A controversial US book is feeding climate denialists in Australia appeared first on RenewEconomy.

A bill to establish a tax credit for domestic solar manufacturers has been introduced to the US federal parliament. Meanwhile, in Australia...

The post Democrat bill targets US solar manufacturing to bolster national energy security appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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A new report from an international renewables agency shows that new renewables are beating existing coal on price, all around the world.

The post New renewables now beating most operational coal: IRENA report appeared first on RenewEconomy.