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Argentina could become 'sacrificial country' for plastic waste, say activists

The Guardian - Fri, 2019-11-01 19:39

Country has changed definition of waste, which campaigners far could lead to imports of low-grade plastic scraps

Argentina has changed its definition of waste in a move that could allow it to import millions of tonnes of plastic waste discarded in the US.

The country’s president, Mauricio Macri, signed a decree in August reclassifying some materials destined for recycling as commodities instead of waste, allowing looser oversight of mixed and contaminated plastic scraps that are difficult to process, and are often dumped or incinerated.

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Japan, Laos bring REDD into Joint Crediting Mechanism

Carbon Pulse - Fri, 2019-11-01 19:04
Japan and Laos have agreed to include projects that reduce deforestation levels into their Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) partnership as Tokyo searches for ways to ramp up offset generation under the scheme.
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PM Flags crackdown on "anarchist" environmental protests

ABC Environment - Fri, 2019-11-01 17:15
The Prime Minister has signalled a crackdown on environmental protests, which he's framing as a threat to economic security.
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Climate policies 'will transform UK landscape'

BBC - Fri, 2019-11-01 17:12
Britain's countryside could be transformed by policies to combat climate change.
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CP Daily: Thursday October 31, 2019

Carbon Pulse - Fri, 2019-11-01 15:32
A daily summary of our news plus bite-sized updates from around the world.
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Taylor’s ‘expert panel’ in search of emissions reductions shuts out clean energy sector

RenewEconomy - Fri, 2019-11-01 14:47

expert Angus Taylor Scott Morrison emissions auction - optimisedThe Morrison Government's 'expert panel' has shut out the clean energy sector in its search for extra emissions reductions.

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Lightyear One solar car beats Tesla Model 3 for aerodynamics

RenewEconomy - Fri, 2019-11-01 13:30

lightyear one aerodynamicsDutch solar carmaker Lightyear claims record score for aerodynamics for 5-seater Lightyear One while undergoing wind tunnel tests in Turin, Italy.

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Morrison’s crackdown on climate protests could have unintended consequences

RenewEconomy - Fri, 2019-11-01 13:29

Scott Morrison CoalMorrison's move to crackdown on climate protestors has been slammed as undemocratic, and may have unintended consequences.

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Kidston pumped hydro faces delay as EnergyAustralia pulls back from off-take deal

RenewEconomy - Fri, 2019-11-01 13:00

Kidston pumped hydro project faces delay after EnergyAustralia backs away from off-take deal, putting separate loan and share agreements at risk.

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Tim Flannery, Thomas Keneally, Wendy Harmer, Tim Winton and others on their birds of the year

The Guardian - Fri, 2019-11-01 11:23

From the punks of the bird world and a living fossil to a rabbit-killing raptor, Australia’s birds have attitude

• Vote for your favourite in the bird of the year poll

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Capacity markets a barrier to cutting emissions, research paper argues

RenewEconomy - Fri, 2019-11-01 11:13

Energy Distribution Network - Electricity Pylons against Orange - optimisedNew research published in the journal Nature Energy argues capacity markets disproportionately support gas generators at the expense of renewables.

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Climate change 'making mountaineering riskier'

BBC - Fri, 2019-11-01 10:44
Thinning ice and snow cover is leading to more rock-falls and landslides.
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Brazil wildfires: Blaze advances across Pantanal wetlands

BBC - Fri, 2019-11-01 10:11
The area is one of the most biodiverse regions in the world, and a popular tourist destination.
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National Taxonomy Research Grant Program 2020-2021 – Open for grant applications

Department of the Environment - Fri, 2019-11-01 10:00
The 2020-21 National Taxonomy Research Grant Program grants round is NOW OPEN. Applications close 11pm (AEDT) on Wednesday 11 December 2019.
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South Australia had lowest cost of supply in main grid in October

RenewEconomy - Fri, 2019-11-01 09:05

South Australia had lowest average spot prices for electricity in Australia's main grid in October as wind and solar provide bulk of state's demand over the month.

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Iberdrola’s Spanish EU ETS-based output jumps 59% amid hydro constraint

Carbon Pulse - Fri, 2019-11-01 08:32
Spain-based utility Iberdrola reported a 59% jump in its ETS-regulated thermal output over the first nine months of 2019, as gas-fired output ramped up to cover lost hydro generation, the company said in its financial results on Thursday.
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NA Markets: RGGI prices rise ahead of Virginia election, CCAs flatten on spreads

Carbon Pulse - Fri, 2019-11-01 07:33
RGGI allowances (RGAs) inched up on the secondary market this week ahead of Virginia's general election, while California Carbon Allowance (CCA) prices stabilised amid increased spread trading.
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RGGI emissions dip 10% in Q3 on lower New York, Massachusetts output

Carbon Pulse - Fri, 2019-11-01 07:19
 The RGGI cap-and-trade system's CO2 output plummeted more than 10% during the third quarter of 2019 as New York- and Massachusetts-based generators emitted less during milder weather, putting the Northeast ETS on track to eclipse its all-time yearly low.
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NSW threatens to walk from Murray Darling Basin plan

ABC Environment - Fri, 2019-11-01 06:35
The unrelenting drought crisis is causing growing anger and frustration as stakeholders argue over what little water is left the system.
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Canadian CFS could threaten additionality of GHG reductions, lock in fossil fuels -research

Carbon Pulse - Fri, 2019-11-01 06:02
The proposed structure of Canada’s Clean Fuel Standard (CFS) raises questions about the additionality of GHG reductions from oil and gas efficiency improvements under the programme, and may potentially crowd out the development of new alternative fuels, a researcher said.
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