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The Australian Energy Council, which represents electricity generators and retailers, seems to be in a state of blissful ignorance on how Australian networks are actually regulated. 

The post Is the Australian Energy Council in a parallel universe on network regulation? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Snowy Hydro's returns from the proposed Snowy 2.0 pumped hydro scheme would be a fraction of the heroic estimations of its market benefits.

The post Snowy 2.0 – Is the reward worth the risk? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The public consultation period for assessment for ongoing export accreditation will be open from 13 November 2018 until 12 December 2018.

The public consultation period for assessment for ongoing export accreditation will be open from 13 November 2018 until 12 December 2018.

Ancient, flightless, nocturnal birds have been absent from Wellington for more than a century

Wellington could soon have kiwis nesting beside Parliament House thanks to an ambitious conservation project that aims to reintroduce the country’s iconic national bird to the capital city within the next decade.

There are 68,000 kiwi left in New Zealand but the number of birds are declining at a rate of 2% per year. A century ago, there were millions but attacks by by dogs, cats, possums, stoats and rats have led to huge population decline.

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An independent scientific review says badger culling can have a modest effect in reducing cattle TB.

IEA abandons thermal coal industry, saying world must turn to wind and solar if it has any hope of getting anywhere near required climate targets.

The post Coal dumped as IEA turns to wind and solar to solve climate challenge appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Scientists hope artificial intelligence will gives us more insights into bee health and behaviour.

ICF, a global consultancy firm, is searching for an associate to support climate, energy efficiency and transportation line of business. The role will be responsible for carrying out domestic and international projects in the sustainability and climate fields.

Lloyd's Register is looking for an independent contract in the climate change and sustainability area to lead GHG verification for various clients world-wide.

Air Products and Chemicals is looking for someone to execute the company's greenhouse gas compliance strategy in North America.

Coordinate corporate engagement commitments to support renewable energy and climate change commitments and programs from US and international non-governmental actors including large corporations, small and medium enterprises, state governments, universities, faith-based groups and cultural institutions.

The state of Delaware is recruiting for a climate change principal planner who would be responsible for implementing policies and programmes to reduce emissions in the state.

You will be an integral part of the existing team with specific responsibility for looking after our international project partners and helping us with the promotion and development of corporate sustainability.

Assist the PM in delegating tasks and coordinate the work among team members to ensure a smooth running of the project

EUAs climbed back above €20 on Monday for the first time in over three weeks amid a soaring energy complex and as traders eyed the upcoming contraction in auction supply.

Mexico has released additional analysis for its draft three-year pilot cap-and-trade programme showing the benefits far outweigh costs, though state-owned oil firm Pemex voiced opposition.

A now-extinct monkey from Jamaica had South American roots, according to new DNA evidence.

The grass is already fuelling regular and intense fires in the Northern Territory

African gamba grass could invade up to 38m hectares of tropical savanna in northern Australia, causing “grave concerns” for fire management, a report has found.

In the Northern Territory, gamba grass has already taken hold and is fuelling regular and intense grass fires between the town of Batchelor and the Darwin rural area. The report, released on Tuesday by the Pew Charitable Trusts and the Environment Centre NT, said firefighting costs in that area had increased 30-fold in a decade.

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