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Wind-borne microplastics are a bigger source of ocean pollution than rivers, say scientists

More than 200,000 tonnes of tiny plastic particles are blown from roads into the oceans every year, according to research.

The study suggests wind-borne microplastics are a bigger source of ocean pollution than rivers, the route that has attracted most attention to date. The analysis focused on the tiny particles produced by tyres and brake pads as they wear down.

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Experts decry Tory policy that fails to ban new-builds in UK areas at high risk of flooding

The government’s long-awaited strategy for tackling floods in England does not go far enough and appears to conflict with Boris Johnson’s “build, build, build” plan for more housing, experts have said.

Billed by ministers as the most comprehensive flood defence plan in a decade, the fresh approach will mean more money spent on natural solutions to counter floods, such as capturing water on fields.

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EUAs sank below €29 on Tuesday, extending weakness from the previous session's late sell-off after its first move above €30 for 14 years.

California’s ETS floor price is on track to climb by more than 5% in 2021 after year-on-year inflation rebounded in June following a collapse during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to federal data released Tuesday.

South Korea on Tuesday on Tuesday outlined the basics of its $60 billion Green New Deal, but the plan said nothing about a net zero emissions target or a carbon tax, both of which the ruling party had flagged ahead of the April parliamentary elections.

US Democrats green policy blueprint promises a return to the Paris climate treaty and calls for greater investment in zero-emissions energy and transport.

The post Biden and Sanders “Unity Task Force” calls for 500 million solar panels in 5 years appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The location of ruler Axayácatl's palace was later used by Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés.

Tianjin has become the first of China’s regional pilot carbon markets to officially confirm it will continue to operate after 2020.

The price for Australian carbon credits is likely to edge up the next couple of years but is set to slump to an all-time low by the end of the decade unless the government tightens its climate policies, analysts said Tuesday.

Conspiracy theories have thrived during the pandemic - what's the right way to talk to someone who believes them?

He was known for Mythbusters and White Rabbit Project, and made models for the Star Wars prequels.

WildEast aims to convince farmers, councils and others across East Anglia to pledge land to wildlife

Returning an area the size of Dorset to wild nature, reintroducing extinct lynx, pelicans and beavers and championing regenerative farming to restore soil health are the radical aims of a new charitable foundation.

But the most revolutionary feature of WildEast may be that it is founded by three farmers in the most intensively farmed region of Britain.

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First generation at what will be West Australia's biggest, and one of the country's lowest cost, wind farms.

The post West Australia’s biggest wind farm energised, delivers first output appeared first on RenewEconomy.

ARENA's board faces an uncertain future just days away from expiry. Will funding be extended and will the new board be stacked with Coalition allies?

The post Crunch time for clean energy funding as ARENA board deadline looms appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Australian researchers contribute to US-led research breakthrough on ultra-efficient way to generate, store and re-deliver renewable electricity from the sun in one device.

The post Solar flow battery breakthrough combines PV generation and storage in one device appeared first on RenewEconomy.

How do electric bikes compare with their petrol counterparts when it comes to price and practicality? We review the Fonzarelli Arthur 3 electric scooter to find out.

The post Too cool for fuel? Review of Fonzarelli Arthur 3 electric scooter appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Rescue helicopter sent to pick up patient with serious leg injury from Great Barrier Reef

A woman has suffered a suspected shark bite on the Great Barrier Reef near Cairns – the third attack in Australian waters in nine days.

The 29-year-old woman, who paramedics say was on a “day off” from her job making a documentary about sharks, received a leg injury. A rescue helicopter has been sent to pick her up from Fitzroy Island.

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Australian-led research that carbon pricing remains an effective policy for cutting greenhouse gas emissions, but politics remains a barrier.

The post Forget the politics, carbon pricing is an effective way to cut emissions, study shows appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Australian start-up Ping secures $1.3m in seed funding for device that uses sound to identify faults in wind turbines.

The post Australian start-up raises $1.3m for ‘stethoscope’ for wind turbines appeared first on RenewEconomy.

New study shows that “supersized wind turbines” can possibly enhance the value of wind energy to the electricity system by around $US4-5/MWh.

The post How “supersized” wind turbines could boost value of wind energy to the grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.