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Plan is to turn stretch of River Wharfe in Ilkley into a swimming area where water quality is regularly monitored

The creation of the first designated bathing water spot in a UK river has moved one step closer after the government published a consultation on the plans.

A stretch of the River Wharfe in Ilkley, which is popular with swimmers and families, would be the only river in the country to be subjected to strict monitoring during May to October to ensure the water is of good quality.

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

Australia’s offshore energy regulator has approved Shell’s Crux gas project that will emit up to 9 MtCO2e a year over two decades, saying it is “reasonably satisfied” that the oil major is committed to a global low-carbon transition.

ICF Next would like to add a Brussels-based Senior Consultant to the Energy and Climate team, specifically to contribute to and help support and manage the rapid growth of its EU policy and sustainable finance practice.

Drop in emissions was a blip, say scientists, and a green recovery is vital to halt global heating

The draconian coronavirus lockdowns across the world have led to sharp drops in carbon emissions, but this will have “negligible” impact on the climate crisis, with global heating cut by just 0.01C by 2030, a study has found.

But the analysis also shows that putting the huge sums of post-Covid-19 government funding into a green recovery and shunning fossil fuels will give the world a good chance of keeping the rise in global temperatures below 1.5C. The scientists said we are now at a “make or break” moment in keeping under the limit – as compared with pre-industrial levels – agreed by the world’s governments to avoid the worst effects of global heating.

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New research says that the lockdown, by itself, will make little difference to climate change.

The Tasmanian government is trying to keep the orange bellied parrot alive but is chopping down everywhere the swift parrot lives

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District councils want to protect beauty spots during coming warm and sunny weekend

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District councils in England are urging people going to parks and green spaces to dispose of their rubbish safely and responsibly, ahead of an expected surge in visits during this weekend’s mini-heatwave.

The District Councils’ Network – which represents 187 district councils in England, which are responsible for maintaining parks and beauty spots – is calling on the public to use bins but to take their rubbish home if they are full. It is also asking dog walkers to make sure they clean up their pets’ mess.

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W.A. energy minister Bill Johnston and a panel of experts join the Energy Insiders podcast to discuss the conversion of miners to wind and solar, and plans for the state’s main grid.

The post Energy Insiders Podcast: Why WA and miners can lead transition to wind and solar appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Q CELLS has signed an agreement to purchase a 100% stake in Geli, a leading energy storage solutions and software provider.

The post Q CELLS to acquire Geli, expanding its offerings in integrated energy storage solutions   appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Federal government calls for expressions of interest to build a 1MW grid-connected solar farm on Christmas Island.

The post Morrison government tenders for 1MW solar farm on Christmas Island appeared first on RenewEconomy.

International Energy Agency-led study finds "worst-case scenario" of improper disposal of used solar panels would present no significant risk to human health. But don't do it!

The post Improper solar module disposal is a problem – but not a risk to human health appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Australia's biggest clean energy industry event, All-Energy Australia 2020, has been cancelled as the second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic takes hold in Victoria.

The post All-Energy Australia 2020 cancelled, as Covid crisis deepens appeared first on RenewEconomy.

New Zealand would need a number of preconditions met before linking its emissions trading scheme to Australia’s offset market or any other carbon trading system, Climate Change Minister James Shaw said Friday.

Marking 10 years since agreement on carbon price, former PM Julia Gillard says its short lived success could be a source of optimism.

The post Gillard on climate action: “It was done. And … we can do it again in the future” appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Engie deploys an innovative PPA to cut energy costs and emissions with solar power, in a deal with resources company Weir Minerals.

The post Engie helps mining supplier cut costs and emissions through innovative solar PPA appeared first on RenewEconomy.

World’s largest privately owned coal company finally acknowledges a long-apparent reality: Thermal coal mines in US have little value and not much of a future.

The post Peabody’s massive write-down concedes coal mines have little value, and a dim future appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Origin Energy gets ARENA support for 'smart charger' trial, to allow energy companies to remotely monitor and optimise EV charging.

The post Origin rolls out 150 EV smart chargers to customers in trial of future grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.

For all its success, there is a dark side to the big solar sector. And it came to the fore again this week when a leading sub-contractor filed for administration.

The post Hung out to dry: The dark side of big solar appeared first on RenewEconomy.

UK peatland emissions could cancel out all carbon reductions from new and existing forests.