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Underwhelmed by the performance of their leader, Michael McCormack, some in the National Party are considering a return to Barnaby Joyce.

‘Potato Plastic’ and a river-cleaning robot are among 20 contenders for this year’s prestigious global prize

Cutlery made from potato peelings and a robotic cleaner that can tackle pollution in rivers, lakes and canals are among the groundbreaking international designs shortlisted for the prestigious annual James Dyson award.

Over half the world’s population currently live in cities, according to the United Nations – a proportion expected to rise to seven in 10 people by 2050 – and the projects share a common theme of aiming to redefine urban living through technology to create a more sustainable future.

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Mike Cannon-Brookes – he of the original Tesla big battery Tweet – calls "total BS" on Scott Morrison's Sky News comments about wind and solar. Twitter does its thing.

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Alinta gets approval for new transmission line in Pilbara, paving way for new solar farm and battery storage to help power some of the biggest mines in the country.

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Electranet decision on grid upgrade on Eyre Peninsula kills prospects of mega wind farms on west coast, and also rejects battery and micro-grid alternatives.

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A $635 million energy-from-waste plant proposed for Kwinana Industrial Area south of Perth is set for construction, with backing from both ARENA and the CEFC.

The post “Australian-first” big waste-to-energy plant reaches financial close in W.A. appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The CBI is seeking a Research Analyst to join its Standards Team to support the development of further green definitions and green Criteria across sectors of a green economy. Expertise in agriculture, green buildings, and/or energy efficiency are highly desirable. This role reports to the Standards Manager.

The post is responsible for managing, planning and monitoring and supporting and coordinating activities of the project and between the Alliance for Finance Inclusion (AFI) thematic areas as well as with AFI Regional Offices. The post focuses specifically on Financial Inclusion and Climate Change.

The solar-powered cooker that uses an alternative to charcoal.

Downer wins contract to build Austrlia's biggest solar farm, as Clean Energy Regulator reports record accreditations of wind and solar projects in September.

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Participation on a team in GHG verifications as an ANSI accredited organization, role will include to assist the lead verifier for analysis of emissions or as an internal reviewer.

The successful candidate will lead Eurodad’s policy and advocacy team working to improve the effectiveness of aid, push for fair climate finance that is responsive to the climate adaptation and mitigation priorities of developing countries, radical change in the way publicly-backed private finance is used and hold International Financial Institutions (IFI’s) accountable.

The attorney in this position will work closely with CARB staff, and as needed officials from other federal and State government agencies, on all phases of the development and implementation of complex and technical regulations and programs implementing the state’s climate change and air quality programs.

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The attorney in this position will work closely with CARB staff, and as needed officials from other federal and State government agencies, on all phases of the development and implementation of complex and technical regulations and programs implementing the state’s climate change and air quality programs.

EU lawmakers are expected to resist Poland’s call to intervene to dampen soaring carbon prices, but may step in if prices surge again or more member states complain, a conference heard on Wednesday.

The US EPA signalled Wednesday it is aiming to finalise rulemaking on regulations for the power and transportation sector early next year, while deferring further decisions on how to set GHG standards in aircraft and treat biogenic CO2 emissions.

California is leaving out 1.2 million Vintage 2016 allowances for the November auction, according to state data, meaning they are likely to be retired or shifted into the Allowances Price Containment Reserve under the programme's 24-month rule (APCR).

All over Australia this weekend, the annual Garage Sale Trail is happening. It’s been dubbed the country's largest community and sustainability event.

Analysts expect EU carbon prices to soar over the next decade, but they differ vastly as to how much as they factor in this year’s tripling of EUAs and the impact of a cadre of new speculators.