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They’re too young to vote, but schoolchildren across the globe are taking matters into their own hands

In May, for the second time this year, more than 1.5 million young people in more than 125 countries walked out of schools, colleges and universities in the biggest day of global climate action ever. Young people have protested en masse before – millions marched against the Iraq war in 2003 – but this child-led uprising is happening with unprecedented momentum on a global scale.

The urgency of their protests reflects the very narrow window of opportunity left to make positive change. We are already living outside the climate parameters that first gave rise to humans, and the world’s leading climate scientists agree that we have only 12 years to limit global warming to a maximum of 1.5°C. Still, most governments are not doing enough to stay within these limits as set out by the United Nation’s 2015 Paris agreement.

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Renewables creating "unprecedented change" in Victorian energy system, as solar and wind prepare to replace the state's ageing coal fleet according to AEMO.

The post Renewables driving “fundamental change” as Victoria leaves coal behind appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Alinta Energy wind farm unlikely to go ahead, after Victoria and Civil Administrative Tribunal ruled it a threat to endangered bats and to the safe operation of Cobden Airfield.

The post Victoria wind farm rejected by VCAT over proximity to airstrip appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Bonn climate talks marred by obstruction and climate denial by the US and other oil-friendly countries, rather than a sense of urgency.

The post As Europe bakes, Bonn talks marred by US and Saudi-led obstruction of climate science appeared first on RenewEconomy.

More renewable power was generated in the month of April than coal power — something that’s never happened before in the United States.

The post Renewables beat coal in the US for the first time ever appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Citizen scientists have provided a wealth of new data on an insect that makes blobs of spittle on plants.

The Minister for the Environment, the Hon. Sussan Ley MP, has amended the list of threatened species and ecological communities under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 to include 34 species and three ecological...

Australia has told a UN meeting it won't lift its emissions reduction targets, nor introduce new climate policies, while hiding its growing emissions.

The post Australia grilled on emissions at Bonn – fires back with single slide, dodgy accounting appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Just as tier 2 retailers are driving competition in the electricity market – edging out the big three and pushing down prices – a new AEMC report says they will have a crucial role in innovation, and particularly in the next major market disruption: home battery storage uptake.

The post Big 3 energy retailers shaken by market competition – should brace for battery impact appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Arnold Schwarzenegger kicks off new electric car campaign in hilarious undercover role as an ICE-loving used car salesman.

The post Schwarzenegger video pits electric vehicles against gas guzzlers appeared first on RenewEconomy.

New Deakin University research suggests climate change could be leading to the emergence of authoritarian governments in small-island states.

The post How climate change is undermining democracies in small island nations appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The sand dunes where Donald Trump built his golf resort are to lose their special environmental status.

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Business group says nuclear programme will be key for low carbon economy in UK

The UK should keep building large-scale nuclear plants and “mini-nuke” reactors to help reach a net zero carbon target by 2050, according to Britain’s biggest business group.

In a letter to the business secretary, Greg Clark, the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) said the UK’s struggling new nuclear programme has “an important role” in a low carbon economy “at the right price”.

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The deserts in China are constantly spreading due to human activities.

The Strategic Analysis unit works on the most complex strategic challenges facing Yale, providing analysis and guidance that enables University leaders to make decisions that best advance Yale’s mission. At the direction of the Associate Vice President for Strategy and Analytics, the Carbon Offset Analyst will receive broad exposure to strategic analysis in the University, and build their leadership skills.

With deep expertise in finance and policy, Climate Policy Initiative (CPI) is an analysis and advisory organization that works to improve the most important energy and land use practices around the world. The Manager will provide methodological and technical advice on private finance and capital market components of projects managed by teams working across the Climate Finance division of CPI.

The ICCT is seeking to recruit a highly committed, self-directed person to join our fuels team as an associate researcher or researcher. The fuels team works mainly on issues around the sustainability and greenhouse gas performance of biofuels and other alternative fuels, and the successful candidate will be expected to be able to work across a range of technical and policy areas.

The Ecology Action Centre (www.ecologyaction.ca) is a dynamic environmental charity based in Nova Scotia. As Executive Director of the Ecology Action Centre, and with support from our skilled and passionate staff, you will improve organizational effectiveness, ensure financial sustainability, and promote social and environmental justice.