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The Impact Investment Group-owned solar farm that fought the Queensland government in the Supreme Court is now sending power to the grid.

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Most fungi go unseen, but they play a vital role in ecosystems. Adam Frew, Lecturer, University of Southern Queensland Andy Le Brocque, Associate Professor, University of Southern Queensland Dale Nimmo, Associate Professor in Ecology, Charles Sturt University Eleonora Egidi, Researcher, Western Sydney University Jodi Price, Senior Lecturer in Vegetation Ecology, Charles Sturt University Leanne Greenwood, PhD candidate, Charles Sturt University Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.

Poland may propose emergency EU reforms including ETS changes, the country's climate ministry told Polish state media on Thursday, aiming to reduce the burden on its economy as it comes under intense strain due to the coronavirus. 

We are looking for an effective relationship-builder who has strong analytical skills, to join our Energy, Environment and Agriculture team in HM Treasury. We are looking for the successful postholder to play a key strategic role coordinating HMT’s response to the challenges of delivering the UK Government’s commitment to being net zero by 2050, and to lead on key policy issues, such as the multi-dimensional challenges of decarbonising heat and industrial processes.

EU carbon prices rebounded somewhat on Thursday following five days of huge losses, but the gains appeared short-lived as EUAs sank back and some experts predicted more coronavirus-fuelled downside to come.

Airline Lufthansa Group faces a drastic cut in its emissions this year as coronavirus measures have seen its passenger flights cut 95%, reversing a rising trend that saw its EU ETS costs soar in 2019, the company's results on Thursday showed.

Slow recovery due to relocating groups and stronger protection through law enforcement

Numbers of African black rhinos in the wild have risen by several hundred, a rare boost in the conservation of a species driven to near extinction by poaching.

Black rhinos are still in grave danger but the small increase – an annual rate of 2.5% over six years, has swollen the population from 4,845 in 2012 to an estimated 5,630 in 2018, giving hope that efforts put into saving the species are paying off.

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A major annual climate change conference scheduled for late May has been cancelled over the coronavirus crisis.

Vietnam’s environment ministry has been tasked with drawing up the design for a domestic carbon market by the end of the year, though it remains unclear what shape the programme will take or how far-reaching it will be.

With many activities halted by coronavirus, benefits of time spent in nature still available

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The Wildlife Trusts, National Trust and RSPB have assured the public that their nature reserves remain open for people to walk in and enjoy as nature springs into life.

Research shows that time spent in nature is beneficial for mental and physical health, and current government advice on coronavirus is that people without symptoms or health vulnerabilities can go for a walk outdoors if they stay the recommended two metres away from others.

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Indonesia is sticking to plans to launch a pilot emissions trading market later this year, a government official said Thursday, despite concerns over the impact of the COVID-19 virus.

Researchers find people are being forced from their homes because poor water supplies are leaving families unable to sustain themselves through agriculture

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The Democratic Republic of the Congo is home to some of the world’s most biodiverse locations, but conflict and poaching are a constant threat. Photographer Hugh Kinsella Cunningham documents the conservation efforts being made to protect the unique species that inhabit its forests

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Two solar farms and one wind farm in north Queensland face major cuts in output due to newly discovered "system strength" issues.

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New analysis from Carbon Tracker finds governments and investors risk losing $1 trillion through investments in new coal generation, because it can’t compete with wind and solar.

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Australian Energy Market Operator shifts to highest level of pandemic plan with bulk of its staff working from home, with exception of operators in key control rooms.

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RayGen locks in funding for pilot 4MW/50MWh concentrated solar and storage plant that uses mostly mirrors and water for fully dispatchable power.

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Key technology breakthroughs could see renewable fuels become cost competitive with petrol, diesel and jet fuels within the next two years.

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Some regions show significant drops in air pollutants as the coronavirus hits work and travel.

Australia should issue carbon credits to Safeguard Mechanism participants that emit below their baselines, but only if those caps are gradually declining, the Climate Change Authority (CCA) said Thursday.