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We all know that climate change is hurting the Great Barrier Reef. But scores of other less-publicised threats also threaten the future of the natural wonder. Jon C. Day, PSM, Post-career PhD candidate, ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies, James Cook University Scott Heron, Senior Lecturer, James Cook University Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.

Two embryos have been created in an attempt to rescue northern white rhinos

Scientists have successfully created two embryos of the near-extinct northern white rhino in a landmark effort to save the species.

The international team of researchers and conservationists drew on IVF procedures to create the embryos from fresh eggs collected from the two remaining female rhinos and frozen sperm from dead males.

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Astronomers discover water in the atmosphere of a "habitable" planet orbiting a distant star.

Ministers approve culling in 11 new areas, with 64,000 animals likely to be killed this autumn

The controversial badger cull in England has been expanded to an “unimaginable scale”, according to a leading expert who warned the government is paying far too little attention to the transmission of tuberculosis between cattle when they are traded.

Ministers approved culling in 11 new areas on Wednesday, taking the total to 43. Up to 64,000 animals are likely to be killed this autumn, up from a maximum of 42,000 last year.

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Defence chiefs want a batch of small spacecraft able to see the Earth's surface in all weathers.

ACT seeks 250MW of new wind and solar, plus battery storage, as part of plans to "future proof" 100% renewables in fact of growing economy, and shift to electric vehicles and buildings.

The post ACT seeks 250MW wind and solar, plus battery storage in new auction appeared first on RenewEconomy.

EUAs hit a four-week high above €27 early on Wednesday but dropped back amid a weaker energy complex, giving back some of Tuesday's huge gains.

WWF conservationists say marine wildlife sanctuaries are failing to protect the seas

Europe’s marine wildlife sanctuaries are no more than “paper parks” that are failing to protect the seas, a report from conservationists has said.

European seas, from the North East Atlantic ocean to the Adriatic, are in a “poor condition”, with coastal states failing to meet targets to protect marine wildlife, a report by WWF has concluded.

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Australia on Wednesday opened a review of the method that allow land-owners to earn carbon credits for avoided deforestation, an approach that has previously come under fire for lacking integrity but from which the government has contracted to buy some 26 million offsets.

The Victorian Government has re-routed its Western Highway Upgrade project to protect the Djab Wurrung sacred trees, but protesters remain.

Korean CO2 permits rose again in Wednesday trade to equal Monday’s record high closing price, but today’s KAU auction cleared at 2.6% below secondary market prices.

NSW Coalition energy minister says he's prepared to legislate to “embrace new coal mines” to keep the state’s coal power stations burning for as long as possible.

The post NSW energy minister sees no competitor to coal “for decades to come” appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Australian drivers will have more electric vehicle choice come mid-2020, with the all-electric Mini Cooper SE hatchback confirmed for release in mid-2020.

The post Electric Mini confirmed for launch in Australia in mid-2020 appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The premise of Australian inquiry is that "new technologies in the field are leading to cleaner, safer and more efficient energy production." They are not.

The post The ‘advanced’ nuclear power sector is fuelling climate change, and WMDs appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Two new campaigns have taken big next steps in the UK to deliver zero-carbon cities and clusters.

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German carmaker Volkswagen breaks cover on its all-electric ID.3 hatchback at the opening of the Frankfurt International Motor Show.

The post VW presents ID.3 sans camouflage as “world first” carbon neutral electric car appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Clean Energy Council report shows collapse in quarterly financial commitments in new renewables as investors stare into federal policy void in wake of the RET.

The post Renewable energy investment heads to Abbott-era lows, as policy void takes hold appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Neoen unveils massive wind, solar and battery project, taking total pipeline in South Australia to $16bn, and keeping state on track for Liberal government's "net 100%" renewables target.

The post Neoen unveils massive wind, solar battery project in South Australia appeared first on RenewEconomy.

More Australians are ditching the cities in search of a tree change. But those moving beyond the urban fringe face new risks, thanks to bush fires and grass fires. We visit one community dealing with these issues.

The falling cost of solar power is helping it to disrupt the global energy market.