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Slaughterhouse figures from a three-year period highlight poor conditions in Britain’s poultry sector, say campaigners

More than 61 million chickens were rejected because of diseases and defects at slaughterhouses in England and Wales over a three-year period, according to figures analysed by the Bureau of Investigative Journalism and the Guardian.

Broilers, chickens raised for meat, were the worst affected with almost 59 million defects recorded. More than 39 million broilers arrived and were rejected at slaughter due to disease – approximately 35,000 every day.

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A sycamore laced with the shoes of jubilant students, a haunted oak bound in chains and a Hackney plane facing the chop are among the 10 contenders to become England’s tree of the year. The Woodland Trust’s annual competition throws the spotlight on the country’s best-loved trees to drive interest in their value and protection

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Public invited to choose online from list including haunted oak and sycamore full of shoes

A haunted oak, a sycamore laced with the shoes of celebrating students and a Hackney plane tree threatened with destruction are among the contenders for England’s tree of the year.

The Woodland Trust’s annual competition to celebrate individual trees and our relationship with them also includes contests in Wales and Scotland, where nominees include a photogenic fern-leaved beech in Port Talbot that has starred in Doctor Who, Songs of Praise and Sex Education, Britain’s oldest Indian bean tree and a hawthorn planted by Mary, Queen of Scots.

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Investment in gas will not herald Australia's economic recovery. It's likely to hinder it. Samantha Hepburn, Director of the Centre for Energy and Natural Resources Law, Deakin Law School, Deakin University Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.

CEC warns against repeat of a Tony Abbott-style renewable energy witch hunt as federal Coalition announces a review of Australia’s rooftop solar industry.

The post CEC warns against solar industry review becoming Abbott-style witch hunt appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Australian researchers have called for a 'Coal Elimination Treaty', arguing governments must be actively planning for a coal phase-out.

The post Australian researchers call for ‘Coal Elimination Treaty’ to slash emissions appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Critics say government’s proposals for prohibitions and fines are seriously flawed

The government has announced plans to introduce a new law to clamp down on illegal deforestation and protect rainforests by cleaning up the UK’s supply chains.

The proposals, published on Tuesday, suggest the introduction of legislation to prohibit larger businesses operating in the UK from using products grown on land that was deforested illegally.

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Today the Clean Energy Council announced the winners of the Annual Awards, and Allume Energy has won the Innovation Award.

The post Allume Energy wins Clean Energy Council Innovation Award appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Power Ledger aims to create a Renewable Energy Certificate marketplace in Thailand and the broader Southeast Asian region.

The post Power Ledger and BCPG to create Renewable Energy Credit marketplace in Southeast Asia appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Vestas signs up to supply turbines for massive Shetland Islands Viking wind farm – the UK’s largest and most productive onshore wind project, to date.

The post Vestas lands contract to supply UK’s largest onshore wind farm in Shetlands appeared first on RenewEconomy.

First Solar says its 141MW Luz del Norte solar PV plant in Chile will be world’s first utility-scale PV facility licensed to deliver ancillary grid services on a commercial basis.

The post Chilean solar plant world’s first to deliver grid services appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Spark Infrastructure excited by ISP and REZ plans that are set to create massive new opportunities, including a $1 billion renewables portfolio.

The post Spark looks to build $1bn renewables portfolio, excited by ISP and REZ opportunties appeared first on RenewEconomy.

US President Donald Trump reportedly is considering skipping regulatory steps to get out a vaccine.

Queensland’s largest electricity generator, Stanwell Corporation, signs deal for the 450MW first stage of the Clarke Creek wind farm.

The post Massive Clarke Creek wind farm inks deal with Queensland coal generator appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Swedish environmental activist says she’s heading back to the classroom after travelling the world, spreading her conservation message

Swedish environmental activist Greta Thunberg said has returned to school after a year off campaigning to curb climate change.

“My gap year from school is over, and it feels so great to finally be back in school again!” the 17-year-old tweeted, attaching a smiling photo of herself with a schoolbag on her back and her hands resting on a bicycle.

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UK businesses will have to show that products and supply lines are free from illegal deforestation.

Melbourne-based company Rectifier Technologies unveils its first two-way EV charger, that will allow drivers to not only charge an EV, but also sell excess power back to grid.

The post Australia’s Rectifier unveils first two-way electric vehicle charger appeared first on RenewEconomy.

RenewEconomy founder and editor Giles Parkinson receives outstanding contribution award from Clean Energy Council.

The post RenewEconomy’s Giles Parkinson recognised for outstanding contribution to industry appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Contractor on Sunraysia solar farm says delays could extend to March next year and the legal battle over costs for much longer.

The post Sunraysia solar farm delay could last till March, legal battle a lot longer appeared first on RenewEconomy.