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Humans have grown crops in areas of the Amazon since the end of the last ice age, a study says.

Bacterial enzyme originally found in compost can be used to make high-quality new bottles

A mutant bacterial enzyme that breaks down plastic bottles for recycling in hours has been created by scientists.

The enzyme, originally discovered in a compost heap of leaves, reduced the bottles to chemical building blocks that were then used to make high-quality new bottles. Existing recycling technologies usually produce plastic only good enough for clothing and carpets.

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EUAs rose back towards €21 early on Wednesday as the market absorbed bumper supply from two daily auctions and withstood pressure to give back recent gains.

Researchers at two leading universities take different approaches to creating cough-analysing tools.

Mauro Ferrari says he lost faith in the system, but EU science officials say he was asked to leave.

Guangdong province has become the first Chinese region to officially deviate from the central government’s national ETS preparation timetable, though others are expected to follow, sparking fresh concerns over whether the world’s biggest carbon market will be able to launch this year as planned.

New evidence has emerged of a link between our impact on nature and pandemics sweeping the world.

Some flowers have remarkable powers of resilience after injuries including being walked on by humans.

South Korea’s monthly auction of CO2 allowances sold out on Wednesday, fetching the highest price since the regular sales started last year.

FIMER is pleased to announce the appointment of Alessio Facondo as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective 1st April 2020.

The post Fimer names Alessio Facondo CEO of FIMER Group appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The Energy Efficiency Council is pleased to announce the appointment of Scott Ferraroto the Training and Professional Development Expert position on the Council’s Board.

The post Monash University expert Scott Ferraro appointed to EEC Board appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Spain's National Energy & Climate Plan targets renewables to account for 42% of the country’s total energy mix and 74% of its electricity by 2030.

The post Spain targets huge new wind and solar additions as part of stunning renewables plan appeared first on RenewEconomy.

UK Crown Estate opens invitations for the fourth round of its leasing for seabed rights to develop offshore wind projects with between 7GW and 8.5GW on offer.

The post UK Crown Estate opens invitations for massive 7GW offshore wind tender appeared first on RenewEconomy.

ARENA tips in $480,000 into new EnergyLab start-up fund that will support new innovative clean tech businesses enter the Australian market.

The post Cleantech startups get a boost with ARENA funding for EnergyLab appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Big win for incumbent fossil fuel generators as regulators argue that Covid-19 pandemic requires 12-month delay to crucial market reform that would encourage more competition from batteries.

The post Big win for fossil fuels as regulators seek 12 month delay on 5-minute rule change appeared first on RenewEconomy.

New Tritium CEO Jane Hunter assesses the electric vehicle landscape in Australia, the market for fast-charges, government policy, and declining fossil fuel car sales

The post The Driven Podcast: Australia’s electric dreams appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Tilt to give $260 million in excess cash back to investors, but says it won't impact decision on battery storage projects or Rye Park wind farm.

The post Tilt says capital return won’t stop battery storage investments appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Wildlife is returning to our deserted cities. But will they stay once life returns to normal? Sarah Bekessy, Professor in Sustainability and Urban Planning, Leader, Interdisciplinary Conservation Science Research Group (ICON Science), RMIT University Alex Kusmanoff, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Inter-disciplinary Conservation (ICON) Science Research Group, RMIT University Brendan Wintle, Professor in Conservation Ecology, School of BioSciences, University of Melbourne Casey Visintin, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, School of BioSciences, University of Melbourne Freya Thomas, Research Fellow, Centre for Urban Research, RMIT University Georgia Garrard, Senior Research Fellow, Interdisciplinary Conservation Science Research Group, RMIT University Katherine Berthon, PhD Candidate, RMIT University Lee Harrison, Honorary Associate, University of Melbourne Matthew Selinske, Postdoctoral research associate conservation science, RMIT University Thami Croeser, Research Officer, Centre for Urban Research, RMIT University Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.

Blockchain will be used to certify renewable energy trading in a partnership struct between Australian Power Ledger and French utility ekWateur.

The post Power Ledger partners with French utility to certify renewables with blockchain appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Breathtaking images capture the spectacular lunar event in the skies above Europe.