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Fresh supply will enter South Korea’s carbon market from several sources over the next few weeks, but this won't be enough to satisfy demand, analysts said Tuesday as KAU prices again briefly rose to all-time highs.

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Hampshire police investigate intimidation of Springwatch presenter and family

The broadcaster and wildlife campaigner Chris Packham has revealed he and his family received death threats days after dead crows were strung up outside his home.

The BBC Springwatch presenter has been subjected to a campaign of intimidation since the Wild Justice group he co-founded successfully challenged a licensing system that allowed the shooting of 16 bird species, including crows, jays and woodpigeons.

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Greenpeace poll findings released alongside group’s ‘manifesto’ to slash emissions

Two-thirds of people in the UK recognise there is a climate emergency and 76% say that they would cast their vote differently to protect the planet.

The findings, in a poll commissioned by Greenpeace, come as the group unveiled a detailed “climate manifesto”, listing 134 key actions they say the government should take immediately to ensure the UK hits zero carbon emissions as soon as possible.

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Wentworth in Sydney's leafy inner-east is the once-blue ribbon Liberal seat, which was held by former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull until late last year.

The Gold Standard Foundation on Tuesday announced it has appointed a new chief executive, who will join the organisation from the Global Green Growth Institute.

South Australia electricity prices go negative for nearly six hours as wind and solar account for all of demand on a mild Autumn day.

The post Wind, solar push South Australia prices below zero for almost six hours appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Relocating communities to safer, less exposed areas can help people manage climate hazards, but it's not a viable solution for everyone. Annah Piggott-McKellar, PhD Candidate, The University of Queensland Karen Elizabeth McNamara, Senior lecturer, The University of Queensland Patrick D. Nunn, Professor of Geography, School of Social Sciences, University of the Sunshine Coast Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.

Some customers may see some bill reductions, but the Australian Energy Regulator's decision on DMOs is unlikely to take the political heat out of electricity prices.

The post Regulator’s ruling on default market offers might not lower prices appeared first on RenewEconomy.

We have the skills and expertise to transform Australia into a clean energy super power. Don't stop us now.

The post Don’t stop us now: Open letter to politicians from clean energy industry appeared first on RenewEconomy.

AGL says lower cost of grid-scale battery storage will be the "game changer" for renewables in Australia, sees big shift in household storage and EVs.

The post AGL says grid-scale batteries will be game-changer in energy markets appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Germany utility RWE abandons plans for new brown coal generator, and drops all new coal investments.

The post Germany’s RWE abandons new brown coal generator, and all new coal plans appeared first on RenewEconomy.

BNEF says total cost of EVs could match petrol cars as early as next year in Australia, and says Labor's target of 50% share of sales by 2030 is feasible.

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AMP is materially exposed to climate change risks and must heed the warnings about the financial impact of climate change.

The post Investors must reject climate denial on boards, starting with AMP appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Climate Council gives Coalition an “F” for climate policy effort and execution, including misleading claims about Australia’s emissions.

The post How Coalition “squandered” climate decade, and is still lying about science appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The latest update on the environment highlights that New Zealand has the world's highest proportion of indigenous wildlife species either threatened or at risk of extinction. Michael (Mike) Joy, Senior Researcher; Institute for Governance and Policy Studies, Victoria University of Wellington Sylvie McLean, Masters Student in Environmental Studies, Victoria University of Wellington Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.

Management authority warns wet topics area is in ‘accelerating decline’ and endemic species under immediate threat

The wet tropics world heritage area in north Queensland has been damaged by climate change in a manner “equivalent” to coral bleaching on the Great Barrier Reef, the area’s management authority has said.

In an extraordinary statement issued on Monday, the authority’s board said the tropical rainforest was in “accelerating decline” and that some of the area’s unique species were at imminent risk of extinction.

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Utility Southern California Edison chooses basket of battery storage projects instead of a gas peaking plant.

The post California utility chooses 195MW battery storage deal instead of gas appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Fleur Kilpatrick and David Finnigan discuss whether the spectre of climate change is destined to become a common theme on our stages.

ERM Power launches new product offering made-to-fit, short-term and flexible contracts between renewable energy developers and corporate energy consumers.

The post ERM seeks wind and solar bids for PPA offering to small business customers appeared first on RenewEconomy.