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Australian Conservation Foundation says case shows federal government hasn’t scrutinised Carmichael project

The federal government will have to reassess water infrastructure for Adani’s Carmichael coalmine after conceding in a legal challenge that was lodged with the federal court.

The Australian Conservation Foundation has succeeded in its appeal against the government’s assessment of Adani’s north Galilee water scheme, with the federal government admitting it failed to properly consider public responses to the proposal and even lost some submissions.

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Australia is neglecting its role in the Pacific – Sean Dorney says that we’ve taken our position in the region for granted for too long and with China’s increased involvement it’s now time to wake up.

Many of those permitted since far-right president took power are banned in Europe

Brazil has approved hundreds of new pesticide products since its far-right president, Jair Bolsonaro, took power in January, and more than 1,000 since 2016, a study has found. Many of those approved are banned in Europe.

Of 169 new pesticides sanctioned up to 21 May this year, 78 contain active ingredients classified as highly hazardous by the Pesticide Action Network and 24 contain active ingredients banned in the EU, according to the study published on Wednesday by Greenpeace UK’s news agency Unearthed. Another 28 pesticides not included in the report were approved in the last days of 2018.

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South Korea sold out all allowances on offer in Wednesday’s auction, but the sale cleared 1.3% below the secondary market as only five companies submitted bids.

New Zealand carbon allowances on Wednesday fell below NZ$24 for the first time in 10 months as demand fell away and market participants warned of further downside ahead.

Consultants say 60% will be grown in vats or plant-based products that taste like meat

Most of the meat people eat in 2040 will not come from slaughtered animals, according to a report that predicts 60% will be either grown in vats or replaced by plant-based products that look and taste like meat.

The report by the global consultancy AT Kearney, based on expert interviews, highlights the heavy environmental impacts of conventional meat production and the concerns people have about the welfare of animals under industrial farming.

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If successful Chandrayaan-2 will make India the fourth country to land a spacecraft on the Moon.

Leeches need blood to grow and reproduce- they can do this easily as all leeches are both male and female at the same time. They still have to mate with another leech but both partners can lay eggs. Mark Sandeman, Honorary Professor, Federation University Australia Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.

Analysis finds changes such as removal of blanket ban on hormone-disrupting chemicals

The UK has been accused of “silently eroding” key environmental and human health protections in the Brexit-inspired rush to convert thousands of pages of European Union pesticide policy into British law.

Despite government claims the process would be little more than a technical exercise, analysis by the University of Sussex’s UK Trade Policy Observatory (UKTPO) has uncovered significant departures from EU regulations, including the removal of a blanket ban on hormone-disrupting chemicals, which are known to cause adverse health effects such as cancer, birth defects and immune disorders.

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A recent report on the state of New Zealand's environment painted a bleak picture of species losses and freshwater pollution. Budget 2019 signals a shift, but more in intention than sufficient funding. Troy Baisden, Professor and Chair in Lake and Freshwater Sciences, University of Waikato Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.

First ever financial study stresses need for investment in face of climate crisis

Flood damage estimated at £1.1bn a year is being prevented by the UK’s network of river barriers and defences, according to research.

The Association of British Insurers (ABI) says it is the first time the financial contribution of river defences has been quantified.

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A trip at AGL’s Loy Yang A power station in Victoria is unlikely to lead to higher wholesale price outcomes on its own, and the impact will be mitigated by more renewables.

The post Bad trip from a coal generator could yet lead to a price hangover appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Other countries are delivering billions of dollars in savings on energy bills by managing how and when they use energy, but Australia has made almost no progress.

The post Managing energy use is the key to transition to renewables appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Australia’s energy market operator has warned Australia’s exit from from coal and transition to a renewable grid is coming faster than almost all of us would have predicted.

The post Australia has to look forward on energy, says Zibelman: “We have no choice” appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Toyota and Hyundai suspend sales of hydrogen vehicles in Norway following the explosion of a refuelling station located just outside of Oslo.

The post Hydrogen re-fuelling station explodes in Norway, Hyundai and Toyota suspend fuel cell sales appeared first on RenewEconomy.

AGL to expand virtual power plant to other states, offering $1,000 payment to households installing a new battery, and an annual rebate to those with existing systems.

The post AGL to boost battery offerings and expand virtual power plant after S.A. success appeared first on RenewEconomy.

New report says Australia has potential to host 179 gigawatts of rooftop solar, which would generate more than grid's entire current demand.

The post New study says Australia could host up to 179 gigawatts of rooftop solar appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The Asian elephant was born at Pairi Daiza zoo in Belgium.

The Queensland budget has delivered funding for investments in state-owned renewables and an expansion of the state's hydrogen export capabilities.

The post Queensland budget delivers $250 million to kick-start CleanCo appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The UK will set a new legally binding target to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.