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Environmentalists are concerned gas extraction near the Carmichael site will compound the impacts of coalmining on the Galilee Basin

A Queensland gas company plans to begin fracking at two exploratory wells close to the Adani Carmichael mine site later this year, and hopes production can begin “early” to service nearby mining projects.

Gas explorers appear to have increased the pace of their planning and activities in the Galilee Basin during the past year as the Carmichael mine has passed key milestones – in contrast to companies behind other thermal coal proposals.

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WA govt opens its $10 million Renewable Hydrogen Fund to applications that will expand WA's ability to export green gas.

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Energy Transition Hub report models suggests huge advantages of aiming for 200 per cent renewable energy target, rather than just 100 per cent renewables.

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Few nations are on track to reaching our goal, causing us to head to a warming above 3℃ by 2100 - and this will have catastrophic consequences for the planet.

The post The good, the bad and the ugly: the nations leading and failing on climate action appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Mass strikes help target the psychological factors most important for acting on climate change, by emphasizing social norms and reinforcing the effectiveness of collective action. Belinda Xie, Scientia PhD Scholar, School of Psychology, UNSW Ben Newell, Professor of Cognitive Psychology, UNSW Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.

ACT to become the first jurisdiction outside Europe to complete the switch from fossil fuel electricity to a grid powered completely by renewables.

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For the past two and a half million years, Earth has experienced regular ice ages, but with carbon dioxide levels now over 400 parts per million, the next ice age is postponed for a very long time. James Renwick, Professor, Physical Geography (climate science), Victoria University of Wellington Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.

What can we do to meet the demands of our increasingly technology-dependent lives?

You love your dog and want it to have a happy life, so often buy it treats to eat and toys to play with. But how can you make sure you’re not causing damage to the planet? And are different types of dogs better suited to particular environments?

Australian energy major AGL launches plan for electric vehicle drivers to earn credits towards bills reducing household costs and offsetting higher purchase price of EVs.

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A new report injects hope into the climate fight with a list of 10 measures – using current technologies – that can keep global warming to well below 2°C. But not at the current rate of progress, and not without the support of good policy.

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The Swedish environmentalist was one of several who spoke at a Senate climate crisis task force

At a meeting of the Senate climate crisis task force on Tuesday, lawmakers praised a group of young activists for their leadership, their gumption and their display of wisdom far beyond their years. They then asked the teens for advice on how Congress might combat one of the most urgent and politically contentious threats confronting world leaders: climate change.

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Ahead of the UN climate summit, we take stock of the world's best and worst performers on climate action - including some surprise success stories. Bill Hare, Director, Climate Analytics, Adjunct Professor, Murdoch University (Perth), Visiting scientist, Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.

Climate change is a super-wicked problem. With a growing sense of urgency to act on climate change, it is vital we strike a balance between encouraging action and limiting pushback. David Hall, Senior Researcher in Politics, Auckland University of Technology Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.

Transportation and Climate Initiative (TCI) jurisdictions in the Northeast US have discussed a voluntary phase for the proposed carbon market, while stakeholders continue to urge the programme to shift compliance obligations to the wholesale rack, regulatory sources said.

Virginia Governor Ralph Northam (D) signed an executive order Tuesday setting out the decarbonisation of the electricity sector by mid-century, a move that could impact the state’s future participation in the Northeast US RGGI ETS.

Astronomers report measurements from a presumed interstellar comet, providing clues about its chemical composition.