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European carbon fell on Thursday on another weak auction but stayed above €28, holding on to the bulk of last week’s gains.

Fish, snails and fungi join a list of threatened species, as conservationists say small, slimy species have been overlooked.

Latest list shows extinction now threatens a third of all assessed species, from monkeys to rhino rays

From the tops of trees to the depths of the oceans, humanity’s destruction of wildlife is continuing to drive many species towards extinction, with the latest “red list” showing that a third of all species assessed are under threat.

The razing of habitats and hunting for bushmeat has now driven seven primates into decline, while overfishing has pushed two families of extraordinary rays to the brink. Pollution, dams and over-abstraction of freshwater are responsible for serious declines in river wildlife from Mexico to Japan, while illegal logging is ravaging Madagascar’s rosewoods, and disease is decimating the American elm.

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An update of the IUCN Red List attempts to map the real extent of global biodiversity loss. Peter Kyne, Senior Research Fellow in conservation biology, Charles Darwin University Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.

Mr Joyce says the Newstart allowance is too difficult for people to live on, especially in rural and regional areas.

Wild Justice plans legal action over environmental impact of shooting industry’s release of 50m non-native birds each year

The legality of releasing 50 million non-native pheasants and partridges into the British countryside each year is to be challenged in the courts by a new crowdfunded campaign.

The government should be forced to carry out environmental assessments of the impact of the shooting industry’s release of game birds into the wild each year, according to Wild Justice, a campaign group led by environmentalists Mark Avery, Ruth Tingay and Chris Packham.

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A European lobby group says the range of electric car models available to consumers is getting better.

GoodWe confirms why it is good investment for C & I projects .

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WA Govt announces $10M renewable gas development fund as gas network company ATCO unveils renewable hydrogen demonstration hub

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Defence bases in Darwin to source solar and battery storage after deal signed with Lendlease.

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Work starts on first wave of 100 fountains to be installed in drive to cut single-use plastics

The locations of the first 50 of a £5m wave of public water fountains earmarked for the capital have been announced.

The first of the new fountains – which people are encouraged to use to refill their own bottles – are being installed from this week, predominantly in tube and mainline train stations, shopping centres, markets and recreation grounds. Designed to withstand outdoor temperatures and all weathers, the fountains are attached to the mains water supply and feature a distinctive design with a giant blue “waterdrop” to make them easy to spot.

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Inquiry to address problems including aviation emissions and traffic in UK and abroad

Holidaymakers’ responsibility for foul beaches, overcrowding, traffic, aeroplane emissions and other environmental impacts will come under parliamentary scrutiny.

The inquiry into the environmental cost of tourism and transport will consider whether the UK government should play a greater role in offsetting the waste and damage caused by the tens of millions of Britons who go on holiday overseas each year.

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Bob Brown's opposition to a wind farm in Tasmania highlights the growing size of wind turbines. There is a reason why they are getting bigger.

The post Taller, faster, better, stronger: wind towers are only getting bigger appeared first on RenewEconomy.

NSW hopes to launch multi-billion dollar solar loan program this summer, but is cautious about the risks involved and has approached CEFC for funding.

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200MW S.A. solar project that proposes to add “one of the largest” batteries in the Southern Hemisphere secured power purchase agreement with major utility, Alinta Energy.

The post Alinta signs up for huge solar and battery project in South Australia appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Experts are mixed over the impact of new European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s climate pledges and EU ETS reform plan, with views of her strategy ranging from “mega-bullish” to "vague long-shot”.

Construction commences at 25MW Katherine Solar Farm as Northern Territory begins shift towards target of 50% renewables by 2030.

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Everything you need to know about the battery electric vehicles available in Australia - their price, range and performance checklist.

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Solar industry intensifies calls for Victorian government to review “absolute monster” of rooftop solar rebate, amid reports of failing businesses and frustrated consumers.

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The Royal Society tells the Tory leadership candidates the UK collaborates more with the EU than the US.