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Campaign to End Wildlife Trade has launched a campaign calling on Boris Johnson to support a global trade ban for wildlife at the G20 meeting of world leaders in November, to protect wildlife and help prevent future zoonotic pandemics.

The images below provide examples where animals are traded for food, entertainment, traditional medicine and as exotic pets.

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Did you read about 'dinosaur trees' saved in a secret firefighting mission over summer? Well, these mysterious trees are turning up in backyards in 27 different countries. Heidi Zimmer, Research associate, Southern Cross University Catherine Offord, Senior Principal Research Scientist, The Royal Botanic Gardens and Domain Trust Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.

New Zealand carbon allowances rose 7.7% in Wednesday trade as some market participants continued to react to this week’s government announcement on market reform, though volumes were tiny amid little available supply.

Draft bill seeks to amend Germany's offshore wind energy target to an impressive 40GW by 2040 and raise its existing 2030 target to 20GW, up from 15GW.

The post Germany targets 40GW of offshore wind by 2040 appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Victoria could easily avoid a predicted gas shortfall by investments in reducing demand, and switching to electric appliances, instead of expanding new gas supplies.

The post Electrons, not molecules: How Victoria should dodge gas shortfall appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Small but significant climate step forward for China with reports Beijing has moved to exclude “clean coal” technologies from a list of projects eligible for green bonds.

The post China takes steps to exclude “clean coal” eligibility for green bonds appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Scientists, engineers and tech researchers slam Australia for being off-track to meet its weak emissions targets, saying more must be done.

The post Scientists and engineers say Australia not on track to meet 2030 emissions targets appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Australia’s Clean Energy Regulator has adjusted down the number of carbon credits it expects to be delivered under the Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) this year by 5%, according to a quarterly market report released Wednesday.

Rooftop solar installations remained strong in Q1 2020, but the effects of Covid-19 expected to hit both small and large renewables projects.

The post Rooftop solar to top 2GW again in 2020, but big solar and big wind slowing down appeared first on RenewEconomy.

BMW i3 owner shares superbly low running costs for electric vehicle coupled with 28kWh rooftop solar system, after two years of ownership.

The post 94,000kms for just $32: A tale of two years EV and rooftop solar ownership appeared first on RenewEconomy.

UPC and AC Energy launch $777m bid for listed Australian renewables company Infigen Energy, one of the country's most established independent players.

The post UPC and AC make bid for Infigen in $777 million wind and solar pitch appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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If we still rely on international supply chains for wind, solar and other projects, Australian jobs will be foregone

From the World Bank and the International Energy Agency to Australia’s own Reserve Bank and a host of national industry bodies the message is clear: our path out of the great economic collapse triggered by Covid 19-must put renewable energy and a decarbonised society at its centre.

However, a business-as-usual approach to renewable energy development means Australia will still miss out on the full benefits of the decarbonisation of our economy. If we still rely on extended supply chains from international markets for the components needed for wind, solar and other projects, skilled and enduring Australian jobs will be foregone.

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In the latest edition of our Carbon Pulse Conversations podcast, we chat with Cristian Mosella, co-founder and executive director of Chilean consultancy EnergyLab, about the South American country’s recent COP25 presidency, its updated Paris Agreement NDC, and developments regarding a potential emissions trading programme and the current carbon tax.

How quickly should Australian developers and installers embrace new solar technologies in their projects? Solar technology efficiencies always seem to be increasing. How did we get here and what does it mean for bankable, bifacial projects in Australia? What can we learn from the international solar supply chain and technology deployment trends? What considerations should...

The post Webinar: Opportunities in high efficiency, bifacial, and new solar designs appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The completion of Robinvale solar farm marks the launch of WePower’s blockchain-based energy tokenisation platform that promises to open up energy procurement to small businesses.

The post New solar farm offers bite-size PPAs for small business on road to energy democracy appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The bee-eating Asian hornet has already reached the Channel Islands and beekeepers fear it could soon reach the UK mainland.

Stunning cost reductions in solar and wind power continue, with countries urged to replace 500MW of existing coal to deliver billions in savings.

The post Solar and wind’s stunning cost advantage sparks call for mass coal closure appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Goldwind Australia's 530MW Stockyard Hill wind farm is sending power to the Victorian grid from the first of its 149 wind turbines.

The post Australia’s biggest wind farm starts sending power to the grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Contrary to the Morrison government's claims, it does prop up the fossil fuel industry. But the money doesn't create many jobs or much profit. Jeremy Moss, Professor of Political Philosophy, UNSW Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.