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State government wants to prevent the regulation of scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions in mining approvals

The New South Wales government has announced it will introduce legislation to try to stop planning authorities from blocking mine developments based on emissions from coal once it is burned.

The push is a response to the historic Rocky Hill verdict delivered by the NSW Land and Environment court earlier this year and comes just days after the government launched a review of the state’s Independent Planning Commission (IPC).

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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Liberals lost their parliamentary majority in Monday’s federal election but still exceeded many pollsters' expectations, as a stronger showing by left-leaning parties could pressure a deeper commitment to climate ambition and stave off the oil and gas-centred demands of the resurgent Conservatives.

NSW Government offers free rooftop solar to pensioners and veterans under a trial for 3,000 low income households.

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Project developer The Climate Trust’s first offset fund is projected to yield a 14% return, with the majority of that profit stemming from appreciation in value through California’s compliance market, the organisation said Monday.

The City of Sydney has struck a landmark deal worth $60 million to power all of the council's operations with 100 per cent renewable electricity.

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Racing industries put enormous effort into procuring the best young horses, but pay little attention to the fate of former (or simply unsuccessful) racers. Phil McManus, Professor of Urban and Environmental Geography: Head of School of Geosciences, University of Sydney Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.

Meralli Solar completes another small but smart – and battery ready – solar farm, with the installation of an 8.9MW project in just eight weeks in South Australia.

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Research group predicts rapid rise of a renewable energy export industry will accelerate the exit of coal from Australian market as soon as 2040.

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More than half of Australia’s Paris emissions commitment will come from controversial credits from previous targets

The federal environment department says it is not aware of any countries other than Australia planning to use controversial “carryover credits” to meet international climate commitments.

The comment, at a Senate estimates hearing on Monday, comes as the Morrison government rebuffs calls from international leaders, analysts and activists for it to abandon the use the credits to meet its 2030 Paris emissions goal.

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Former CEFC chief calls for a new, Queensland government-owned green bank to unlock the state’s north as “a major growth engine” for renewables.

The post Yates calls for a state green bank to unlock Queensland renewable potential appeared first on RenewEconomy.

AEMO looks overseas for best practice on renewables integration and may adopt a "staged transition" as it seeks to determine if there is an upper limit to wind and solar.

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BHP cancels existing coal contracts and commits to going 100 per cent renewables at its huge Chile copper mines, to save money and emissions.

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BBC Radio 5 Live speaks to a space gynaecologist about the impact of space travel on female astronauts.

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Plates will mean perks such as free parking as part of scheme to push zero-emission vehicles

Green coloured number plates will be issued for electric cars under government plans to encourage drivers to buy zero-emission vehicles.

The government said the new licence plates would make the least polluting cars easily identifiable and help their drivers benefit from incentives such as free parking or access to clean air zones.

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New Jersey compliance entities’ accounts previously registered in the CO2 Allowance Tracking System (COATS) will be re-opened as necessary ahead of the state’s return to RGGI next year, an official said, with numerous emitters having not yet registered.

A Neanderthal tool from the Netherlands bears traces of ancient "glue".

US astronauts Jessica Meir and Christina Koch answer questions about their all-female space walk.

The Queensland State Government has fast-tracked a bill that introduces two-year jail terms and hefty fines for environmental protesters who use lock-on devices.

If Australia is the biggest gas exporter in the world, why are we shipping it back in? Because the gas market is dysfunctional - and it means consumers are suffering. Samantha Hepburn, Director of the Centre for Energy and Natural Resources Law, Deakin Law School, Deakin University Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.