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Scientists have new evidence to explain why sea turtles eat and become entangled in plastic so often.

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) on Monday secured its request for more time to consider an appeal on a court ruling that may restrict the EPA’s use of compliance waivers under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) going forward.

New research commissioned by Atlassian finds 70% of Australian workers believe big business has the power – and responsibility – to limit the impact of climate change.

The post Australian businesses can – and must – act on climate, says Cannon-Brookes appeared first on RenewEconomy.

At a herring processing plant in Rügen, continued access for trawlers to British waters is crucial for the business to survive

When a Danish trawler docks on the island of Rügen in the early hours of a stormy Thursday morning, the Euro-Baltic plant at Sassnitz-Mukran suddenly jolts to life.

Via a network of subterranean tubes, 1,400 tonnes of slippery North Sea herring are pumped from the belly of the ship and belched out onto an assembly line inside the factory on Germany’s largest island, where the silvery-blue fish are blow-dried, weighed, gutted and either sliced into fillets or chopped into bite-sized chunks.

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South Korean CO2 prices remain largely unscathed from the twin economic troubles of the coronavirus and Monday’s oil price crash, as the spot-focused market remains slow in reacting to short-term economic signals.

S&P Dow Jones Indices on Monday launched an index to track EU carbon allowance prices, it said in a press release.

New analysis suggests natural gas emissions and their impact on climate change have been dangerously underestimated – so much so that the sector could experience a similar reckoning to that of car maker Volkswagen.

The post Gaslighting on emissions: IEEFA says burning LNG “worse than coal” for climate appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Wildfires are ravaging California and Australia – and local fire departments are alarmingly underfunded and underprepared

In the wake of the devastating Australian bushfires, Jeff Bezos announced last month that he will donate $10bn to fight the climate crisis. As a resident of California and the former president of The Sierra Club Foundation, I welcome any contribution toward the struggle against our changing climate. That said, my home state, like all communities with Amazon facilities, would be far better off if Bezos simply paid his taxes.

If Amazon’s properties in California were taxed at their current value, the added tax could help bolster our underfunded firefighters and fix our crumbling fire access roads. Contributing vast sums to the global effort is wonderful, but climate change is a local issue too. Our communities need to be well-funded if we’re going to face this threat head-on.

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New Zealand carbon allowances fell into the NZ$25s for the first time this year as arbitrage opportunities from the fixed price option and forestry export losses maintained downward pressure.

Global emissions down by 2% amid mild winter and reduced use of coal-fired power plants

Carbon emissions from the global electricity system fell by 2% last year, the biggest drop in almost 30 years, as countries began to turn their backs on coal-fired power plants.

A new report on the world’s electricity generation revealed the steepest cut in carbon emissions since 1990 as the US and the EU turned to cleaner energy sources.

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Federal government tips in $68.5 million into "RACE to 2030" CRC, accelerating research into "sensible, practical solutions that reduce emissions."

The post Coalition tips $68.5m into ‘Reliable Affordable’ clean energy research centre appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Tesla's success will not be about how many cars it can produce, but how soon can it master the science, the art, of autonomous driving technology.

The post What is driving Tesla’s stratospheric rise? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Brazil-based renewables consultancy says Victorian Andrews government’s support “instrumental” in decision to locate Australia and NZ headquarters in Melbourne.

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Latest National Energy Emissions Audits show large-scale renewables generation – increasingly big solar – still driving steady fall in electricity sector emissions, while a thriving rooftop PV market cancels out any increase in grid power consumption. But will the dearth in federal policy take a toll?

The post Renewables keep crunching Australia’s electricity emissions – no thanks to federal policy appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Morrison government's commitment to energy 'technology roadmap' undermined as DFAT reneges on funding for research hub for clean energy transition.

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European carbon prices are poised to tumble below €23 to their lowest in at least six months on Monday, traders said, as crude oil crashed and wider financial markets plummeted Sunday night.

Expanded carbon pricing could ensure the UK meets its net zero 2050 emission target while leaving poorer households better off, according to two linked reports published Monday.

Global power sector emissions and coal-fired power generation saw the biggest falls in 2019 since 1990, though maintaining such a trend to limit global warming to 1.5C will be "extremely difficult, a report found on Monday.

Tesla's dominant position in the Australian electric car market continues to grow, as it claims 80% of new EV sales to date in 2020 and Australian EV market climbs to around 17,600 vehicles.

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The drought has pushed many trees to the brink, and whole stands are now dying. The ecological consequences are huge. Rachael Helene Nolan, Postdoctoral research fellow, Western Sydney University Belinda Medlyn, Professor, Western Sydney University Brendan Choat, Associate Professor, Western Sydney University Rhiannon Smith, Research Fellow, University of New England Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.