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Research reveals that living in proximity of traffic increases risk of lung cancer by 10%

Living near a busy road stunts lung growth in children and increases the risk of lung cancer, research has revealed.

The analysis by King’s College London is the first to examine a wide range of health conditions linked to living near areas of air pollution from traffic. It compared 13 different health conditions, including heart disease, stroke and bronchitis, across 13 cities in the UK and Poland.

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EVs produce more CO2 than say diesel – it’s just they emit via the power plant not the exhaust pipe

Germany’s automobile industry is its most important industrial sector. But it is in crisis, and not only because it is experiencing the effects of a recession brought on by Volkswagen’s cheating on emissions standards, which sent consumers elsewhere. The sector is also facing the existential threat of exceedingly strict European Union emissions requirements, which are only seemingly grounded in environmental policy.

The EU clearly overstepped the mark with the carbon dioxide regulation that went into effect on 17 April 2019. From 2030 onwards, European carmakers must have achieved average vehicle emissions of just 59 grams of CO2 per km, which corresponds to fuel consumption of 2.2 litres of diesel equivalent per 100 km (107 miles per gallon). This simply will not be possible.

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With the world's population booming and with an estimated 2.5 billion people moving into urban areas by 2050, with 90% of that taking place in Africa and Asia, what should be done? Iran's influence in the Middle East is waning, can it get it back or is too late? The long history of eco-pessimism and the surprising need for conspiracy theories.

Australian energy market rule maker told to go back and consult with stakeholders over its COGATI process.

The post AEMC told to go back and consult on Cogati, but MLFs still a battle zone appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Coalition buys relative peace at COAG through bilateral deals, but states given no choice but to go it alone on climate and energy.

The post States go it alone on energy after Coalition buries talk of emissions appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Global electricity production from coal is on track to fall by around 3% in 2019, the largest drop on record.

The post Analysis: Global coal power set for record fall in 2019 appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Just 1kg of hydrogen can power a split-cycle air conditioner for 14.5 hours. The possibilities are endless - and now we have a plan to get there. Alan Finkel, Australia’s Chief Scientist, Office of the Chief Scientist Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.

ARENA and the CEFC will provide a combined $370M in funding support, as Morrison government looks to capitalise on hydrogen export potential.

The post ARENA and CEFC to kick-start Australia’s ‘clean’ hydrogen industry appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Climate Council's 2019 renewable energy State of Play report says federal government not just failing to lead, but getting in way of states and territories.

The post South Australia Liberals celebrate nation-leading switch to wind, solar and storage appeared first on RenewEconomy.

An historic crossover as market share shifts to take renewables generation past coal-fired output in the U.S. in 2021 for the first time.

The post Renewable generation in U.S. is set to surpass coal in 2021 for first time appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The first of 31 3.6MW turbines has been fully installed at Palisade Investment Partners' 112MW Granville Harbour wind farm on Tasmania's west coast.

The post First massive turbine completed at Tasmania’s Granville Harbour wind farm appeared first on RenewEconomy.

As India develops and increases its use of cement, Mahendra Singhi hopes to curb its emissions.

This year looks set to see the largest fall in electricity production from coal ever, a new report says.

A small country town is connecting with its Indigenous past and present and creating an environmental and cultural legacy for the future. Fiona Gruber went to Yea in central Victoria, where an award-winning wetlands and water discovery centre have reimagined a pre-colonial landscape, creating a community resource and a bridge between cultures.  

Gina Rinehart's biggest money making venture is looking to "alternative fuel technologies" to reduce costs and cut emissions.

The post Is Gina Rinehart finally ready to switch to green energy and cut emissions? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Exploring the positives and negatives of switching to a four-day working week, and how one wetland sanctuary in a small Victorian community is creating cultural connections and a reason for visitors to stop by.

Nominations for the National Heritage List are now open until 14 February 2020.

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Renewable energy giant says it expects Tories to reverse their block on onshore generation

ScottishPower has begun plans for a major expansion of onshore windfarm projects across Scotland in anticipation of a government U-turn on support for wind power projects.

The renewable energy arm of the big six power supplier has already considered almost 100 sites for a new generation of windfarm, using a smaller number of more powerful wind turbines to generate clean electricity. Most of the sites are in Scotland, but the company is also considering plots in Ireland.

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Trial shows panels can smooth voltage fluctuations in the National Grid

Solar farms could soon play a vital role in the energy system 24 hours a day, after a breakthrough trial proved they can even help balance the grid at night. National Grid used a solar farm in East Sussex to help smooth overnight voltage fluctuations for the first time earlier this month, proving solar farms don’t need sunshine to help keep the lights on.

Lightsource BP, the owner of the solar farm, said an inexpensive tweak to the project’s electrical equipment meant it could help balance the grid with only two seconds’ notice. Kareen Boutonnat, the company’s chief operating officer, said: “We have proven that solar plants can play a larger role across the electricity network. But this is only the beginning.”

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