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A Brussels plan to impose a carbon price on imports may have widespread consequences for Ukraine's industry, the country has said, giving the clearest signal yet that the EU's neighbours are beginning to show concerns over the potentially divisive measure.

Hawaii legislators’ plans to approve a carbon levy proposal this year are in doubt due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but the economic fallout from the virus outbreak could present an opportunity to raise critical revenue for the tourism-dependent US state, the bill sponsor told Carbon Pulse.

Most new electricity globally was green and coronavirus bailouts must boost this further, says agency

Almost three-quarters of new electricity generation capacity built in 2019 uses renewable energy, representing an all-time record. New data from the International Renewable Energy Agency (Irena) shows solar, wind and other green technologies now provide more than one-third of the world’s power, marking another record.

Fossil fuel power plants are in decline in Europe and the US, with more decommissioned than built in 2019. But the number of coal and gas plants grew in Asia, the Middle East and Africa. In the Middle East, which owns half the world’s oil reserves, just 26% of new electricity generation capacity built in 2019 was renewable.

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Estonia is investigating whether it can cease participation in the EU carbon market in order to ease the country's power prices, its finance minister has said.

EUAs raced up more than €2 to top €20 on Monday as wider European markets rallied on signs of a slowdown in coronavirus cases, even as oil prices declined.

Strengthening New Zealand’s ETS, especially in regards to free allocation, might be a better way to cut emissions than the controversial ban on new oil and gas exploration, according to an environmental watchdog.

This is a transformational role, driving response, alignment and adjustment to the crucial implication of climate change and how they impact the operating model and propositions. The right individual will be extremely knowledgeable about climate change and will embrace the visionary task with passion, energy, and intellectual rigour.

Two-fifths of Americans rely on water utilities which have not suspended the policy of shutoffs for non-payment

Millions of Americans risk losing running water if they fall behind with bill payments in coming months, as mass layoffs triggered by the coronavirus pandemic force families to make impossible tradeoffs on paying household expenses.

Around two-fifths of the country rely on water utilities which have not suspended the policy of shutoffs for non-payment, despite public health warnings that good hygiene – specifically frequent hand washing – is crucial to preventing spread of the highly contagious virus, according to data analysed by Food and Water Watch (FWW) and the Guardian.

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As part of the Climate Policy and Carbon Pricing practice within the Consultancy & Services Unit, you will focus on the delivery of high quality consultancy advice on climate change policies and carbon markets for Latin American and international clients, and be responsible for the management of small project teams.

Ocean Conservancy’s climate program is expanding. The senior manager will help build, shape, and execute its work, which will include creating and implementing climate and ocean-climate initiatives and increasing demand for action.

At South Pole, a leading climate solutions company, we are very excited to announce that we are looking for a Head of Green Products. This person should be an inspiring and passionate thought leader to unleash the full power of our existing Green Products team and continue to build on our market successes for the years ahead.

You will manage our Portfolio Management team and will be responsible for overseeing and developing business for the sales of carbon credit for the voluntary market. You will work in coordination with our Projects and Marketing teams to draft proposals in order to meet Corporate Social Responsibilities (CSR) needs.

Data from Cold War nuclear bomb tests help scientists accurately age whale sharks for the first time.

Germany produced more than half of its electricity with renewable power in the first three months of 2020, the first full quarter in which renewables covered the majority of the country’s electricity needs.

The post Germany averages more than 50% renewables over March quarter appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The Bronx Zoo in New York says this case of human-to-animal transmission appears to be unique.

Northern Territory to provide $6,000 grant for homes and businesses to install battery storage, funded by a cut in the solar feed in tariff.

The post Northern Territory offers $6,000 grant for home batteries, cuts solar tariff appeared first on RenewEconomy.

On what basis does Santos claim that LNG exports lower emissions in client countries when it is known that fugitive emissions negate any advantage over coal?

The post Santos must come clean on methane and accept its responsibilities to human health appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Snowy 2.0 tunnel segment factory gets planning approval as environmental groups and energy experts call for project to be halted, pending independent review.

The post NSW approves critical Snowy 2.0 factory as more energy experts call for project halt appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Oil and gas sector, including in Australia, ramps up lobbying for financial support and the repeal of environmental regulations due to Covid-19 pandemic.

The post Under cover of pandemic, fossil fuel interests unleash lobbying frenzy appeared first on RenewEconomy.

There is every reason to expect that the virus crisis will strengthen and accelerate the imperative to transition to a low-carbon world by mid-century.

The post Sorry to disappoint climate deniers, but coronavirus makes the low-carbon transition more urgen appeared first on RenewEconomy.