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National Plastics Summit signals changes for plastic recycling

Industry announcements at the National Plastics Summit

COAG has agreed to progressively ban the export of plastic, paper, tyres and glass waste.

The UK Space Agency is seeking novel ideas to track all the pieces of debris now moving in orbit.

Eden-Monaro by-election to be a test of the Morrison leadership and bushfire response and a local battle fought on issues including climate and renewables.

The post Off-grid and out of line? Liberal candidate for Eden-Monaro to test Morrison leadership appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The Hazelwood coal-fired power station was demolished just days after the release of Angus Taylor’s tech roadmap paper, and too few people noticed the significance. 

The post Don’t fall into the faux-progress trap: Australia still loves coal appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Chief scientist says Australia will remain dependent on gas power for up to 30 more years because batteries not yet capable of supporting a majority solar and wind grid.

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Open letter to G20 leaders says addressing climate breakdown key to global revival

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Doctors and medical professionals from around the globe have called on world leaders to ensure a green recovery from the coronavirus crisis that takes account of air pollution and climate breakdown.

More than 200 organisations representing at least 40 million health workers – making up about half of the global medical workforce – have signed an open letter to the G20 leaders and their chief medical advisers, pointing to the 7 million premature deaths to which air pollution contributes each year around the world.

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Spain approves ambitious plan to reach net zero emissions “no later than 2050," including 100% renewable target and a ban on all new fossil fuel projects.

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WA's Hazer Group advances unique renewable hydrogen technology after securing deal from state water utility for supply of wastewater biogas.

The post W.A. backs wastewater hydrogen project using Australian technology appeared first on RenewEconomy.

MIT study shows a utility-scale solar storage system made of used EV batteries could offer profitable return on investment and extend battery lives by a decade.

The post Used EV batteries may provide cheaper options for grid-scale solar storage appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Morrison government won't be revisiting its 2030 emissions reduction target and we're unlikely to see any commitments to future targets any time soon.

The post Australia won’t budge on 2030 climate targets, keeps mum on longer term intentions appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Morrison government admits its fear-mongering about EVs during election campaign had no basis. Utes can be electric, and EVs can tow things.

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Energy provider AGL wants drivers to be able to make money with their cars, while sitting at home in the garage.

The post AGL says it is thinking about ways your electric car can make you money appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The export ban on waste glass will now commence on 1 January 2021.

With the collapse of the tourism industry because of the coronavirus, Thailand's captive elephants are now at risk of starvation.

A California company owned by UK businessman Sir Richard Branson fails to launch a rocket to orbit.

Around two-thirds of emissions from ships using European Economic Area (EEA) ports are from voyages to or from countries outside that region, EU data has confirmed, in findings that reflect how the bloc’s future climate regulations could affect trade far beyond EU waters.

A gardening supply shortage during the pandemic showed our ill-preparedness to grow our own food. Permanent backyard veggie gardens can help us survive the next crisis, and provide everyday benefits. Andrea Gaynor, Associate Professor of History, University of Western Australia Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.

Uneven heating could have major impact on marine wildlife, as species that rely on each other for survival are forced to move

Rates of climate change in the world’s ocean depths could be seven times higher than current levels by the second half of this century even if emissions of greenhouse gases were cut dramatically, according to new research.

Different global heating at different depths could have major impacts on ocean wildlife, causing disconnects as species that rely on each other for survival are forced to move.

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