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Herds of cows provide meat and dairy for influential purveyors, but environmentalists say they despoil the landscape

An hour north of San Francisco lie two-dozen dairy and meat farms that have produced some of the most beloved artisanal brands in northern California – along with a farm-fresh, locally sourced foodie ethos that has become globally influential.

All the dairies in Point Reyes are organic, and the beef is grass-fed. They are models of sustainable farming, providing the raw ingredients for cheesemaker Cowgirl Creamery, the Straus Family Creamery, and Marin Sun Farms meats, to name a few.

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Australia’s Clean Energy Regulator this week issued 458,135 carbon credits, with the majority awarded to major sellers to the government’s Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF).

Climate change could be behind declines in birds that lay their eggs on Arctic shores, a study says.

British luxury car maker shrugs off stuffy image with investment in a motorcycle company behind what it claims as the "world's most advanced electric motorcycle".

The post Jaguar backs world’s “most advanced” electric motorbike – Arc Vector appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Nearly half of Australian fleet buyers expected to switch to EVs – some within months. After a test drive, that number doubles.

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Nexif Energy inks deal with Fluence to install a 10MW/10MWh battery storage system at its 212MW Lincoln Gap Wind Farm near Port Augusta.

The post Fluence to install big battery at Lincoln Gap wind farm in South Australia appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Out of politics, and without a tie, Turnbull says 100% renewables achievable, dispatchable, and so cheap that new coal just won't be built.

The post Malcolm Turnbull’s double back-flip on 100 per cent renewable energy appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Coalition's push for new investments in fossil fuel generation is flawed because it ignores carbon costs - and it may also be against its own procurement guidelines.

The post Coalition plans to support new coal investment could break its own procurement rules appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Tesla has appointed Tesltra CFO Robyn Denholm as chair of its board of directors, where one of her key roles will be leading the company to profitability – while reining in the force that is Elon Musk.

The post Tesla names Australian Robyn Denholm as new chair – and “Elon Musk overseer” appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Philip Riley have listened to our Candidates and our Clients (that's you) requests for Phillip Riley provide a specific Renewable Energy Salary Guide.    

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Some popular ways Indians try to beat air pollution - but do they really work?

Microplastics have swamped our ecosystem. Can tech help prevent them entering our water systems?

Hydro Tasmania, Momentum Energy’s parent company, today announced that Amy Childs is the new Managing Director of Momentum Energy.

The post Momentum Energy announces Amy Childs as new Managing Director appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Ashurst advised John Laing on its acquisition of the Finley Solar Farm, a greenfield solar project with a total capacity of 174.9 MWp to be constructed west of Finley in Berrigan Shire Council, New South Wales.

The post Ashurst advises John Laing on acquisition of Finley Solar Farm appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Ballarat big battery, the first in Victoria, starts charging and discharging activity on the grid.

The post Victoria’s first big battery charges up on state grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.

AEMO report shows big surge in rooftop solar, eating away at demand, displacing coal and depressing prices.

The post Small scale solar surge continues to reshape Australia’s grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.

A copy of the physicist's signed PhD thesis sells for £584,750, nearly four time the guide price.

Canadian Environment Minister Catherine McKenna announced Thursday that the federal government will invest funds in Ontario emissions reduction initiatives after the province scrapped its green programmes this summer associated with its cancelled cap-and-trade programme.

Germany will need to buy intergovernmental carbon units to cover a shortfall in its EU emission goals in non-ETS sectors, according to environment minister Svenja Schulze, who called for an expansion of carbon pricing domestically to avoid having to source foreign credits again in future.