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Second senior EU carbon and power analyst exits ICIS
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Hazard reduction burning had little to no effect in slowing this summer's bushfires
- Forest scientists say prescribed burning is best used in a targeted way to help protect assets
- 31 ex-fire and emergency bosses say royal commission a waste of time if it doesn’t examine climate change
Hazard reduction burning had little to no effect in slowing the severe fires that devastated more than 5m hectares across New South Wales this summer, an analysis has found.
Forest scientists from the University of Melbourne said the results suggested hazard reduction was best used in a targeted way around assets to help protect them from less intense fires.
Continue reading...RFS Market: RIN prices continue climbing after court decision on waivers
EU power sector emissions plummet record 12% in 2019 on huge coal output declines -report
Brussels to set out climate law plans on Mar. 4
Jeremy Corbyn: PM is 'failing spectacularly' on climate crisis
Labour leader criticises COP 26 preparations and Johnson’s record on environment
Jeremy Corbyn has accused Boris Johnson of “failing spectacularly” to measure up to the scale of the climate crisis, after the sacked president of COP 26 revealed the UK was miles behind in getting ready for the November summit.
Speaking at prime minister’s questions, Corbyn raised the government’s failure to organise COP 26 properly, after Johnson’s team sacked Claire O’Neill as the summit’s president just days before its formal launch.
Continue reading...NZ Market: NZUs see modest rebound as ETS reform grips sentiment
Australia to offer optional offset contracts at ERF auctions
South Korea ministry approves 2050 emission target well off net zero path
Green light for UK commercial telecoms Moon mission
David Cameron turns down offer of COP 26 climate summit job
Former PM rejects Boris Johnson’s offer to lead UK’s preparations for crucial summit
Former prime minister David Cameron has turned down an offer from Boris Johnson to head the UK’s preparations for a crucial international climate summit in Glasgow.
The prime minister asked his predecessor to be the president of the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) but was rejected.
Continue reading...Canberra electricity prices set to fall, thanks to 100% renewables plan
ACT households expected to enjoy falls in electricity prices thanks to renewables, while consumers say electricity bills and tariffs still too complicated.
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Solar and wind industries brace for impact from China coronavirus
Australia solar companies warned of product delivery delays as solar and wind sectors brace for impact from China coronavirus.
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South Australia expects to cut emissions by 50 per cent by 2030
South Australia Liberal government aims to cut emissions by more than 50 per cent by 2030, double the federal Coalition government's target.
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Why Tesla could soon become world’s most valuable company
Tesla shares continue blockbuster surge, with more analysts and investors recognising the trillion dollar plus potential of the Elon Musk electric car and energy company.
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Nats double down on commitment to coal, Joyce rants against wind and solar
New deputy Nationals leader Littleproud repeats myths about coal, showing little has changed for Coalition despite a summer of bushfires.
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