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Energy ministers establish new "Energy Coordination Mechanism" to meet weekly and ramp-up reliability standard to manage coronavirus response.

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Tesla implements "touchless deliveries" in response to coronavirus outbreak, while it starts taking temperatures and handing out masks to reduced numbers of staff.

The post Tesla introduces “touchless deliveries” as New York gigafactory joins shut-down appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The argument that Australia's LNG is good for global emissions – pushed by Santos chief Kevin Gallagher – cannot be substantiated.

The post Gas is burning any hope of science-based climate policy for Australia appeared first on RenewEconomy.

New Zealand carbon allowances continued to fall in Friday trade, shedding almost a dollar to hit their lowest levels in eight months as traders unloaded positions.

Australian drivers will soon get a taste of driving electric cars via a subscription service launched by software startup Blinker.

The post Australia’s first EV “subscription” service to give drivers taste of electric cars appeared first on RenewEconomy.

This is the Critical Week during which state and federal governments did or did not act firmly and early enough to avoid a devastating health crisis. For many, it is a study, in miniature, of Australia’s response to the climate emergency.

The post Covid and climate: Can Morrison listen to experts to flatten that “other” curve? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) issued a statewide ordered for all residents to “shelter in place” on Thursday amid the growing coronavirus pandemic, with the decision likely to reduce emissions in the state’s cap-and-trade programme.

The Queensland government-owned CleanCo has received approval from the Australian Energy Regulator to provide retail electricity services to large commercial and industrial customers from its growing portfolio of renewables projects. CleanCo applied to the AER for authorisation to sell electricity directly to commercial and industrial customers, as it aims to maximise the value of the...

The post Queensland’s CleanCo cleared to sell electricity directly to large users appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Wind output overtakes hydro for first time in Tasmania as state Liberal government plots path to "200 per cent" renewables.

The post Wind output overtakes hydro power for first time in Tasmania appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Star of the South inks a deal with WSP Australia to design the massive 2,000MW offshore wind project’s onshore transmission network and grid connection.

The post Australia’s first offshore wind farm gains ground with new contract appeared first on RenewEconomy.

India has experienced a landmark 25TWh reduction in coal-fired power generation in India, highlighting speed of the energy transition, and its reduced reliance on imports.

The post India’s power plant stocks reach record levels even as electricity demand weakens appeared first on RenewEconomy.

COAG Energy Council to focus on the immediate response to Coronavirus, as energy ministers work to ensure Australia maintains secure energy supplies.

The post COAG focuses on COVID-19 response, slashes agenda on reform appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Australian photographer Brian Cassey visits Hasdeo Arand, one of the largest contiguous stretches of dense forest in central India. The area is rich in biodiversity, containing many threatened species including elephants, leopards and sloth bears. A rash of newly approved mines could further destroy swathes of the Hasdeo Arand forest – and with it the wildlife local villagers depend on for survival

• India’s ancient tribes battle to save their forest home from mining

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Researchers observing the mammals saw them sharing regurgitated blood with their neighbours.

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California Carbon Allowance (CCA) prices fell dramatically this week as financial entities unloaded positions due to growing fears of a global recession and the bearish WCI emissions impact from the coronavirus pandemic, while RGGI allowances (RGA) sank to their lowest level since mid-2018.

US biofuel credit (RIN) prices rose on Thursday after the economic impacts of the COVID-19 virus pushed prices under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) to a nearly two-month low earlier this week.

Offset standard developer and manager Verra is planning a series of alterations to its Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) project types that the ICAO Council declined to approve for use under the international aviation offset system CORSIA.

Australia's only solar panel manufacturer applies for regulatory approval to offer "solar rental" services to homes and small businesses.

The post Module manufacturer Tindo Solar prepares move into ‘solar rental’ market appeared first on RenewEconomy.