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US will become increasingly reliant on natural gas and could become a net energy exporter by next year

The US could become a net energy exporter by next year as oil and gas production expands, according to new projections from the Energy Information Administration.

America is becoming increasingly reliant on natural gas – a fossil fuel that contributes to climate change but less so than coal. Solar power will grow rapidly too. Both will replace nuclear and coal power plants that are more expensive.

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Much of Australia is sweltering due to a high pressure system parked over the Tasman Sea – and there's no sign it's moving any time soon. Steve Turton, Adjunct Professor of Environmental Geography, CQUniversity Australia Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.

European carbon prices sank for a second day on Thursday despite the most bullish auction result of the year to date, as traders said weaker energy and profit-taking weighed on EUAs.

US federal regulators cannot sign off on a California Carbon Allowance (CCA) future vintage contract because of the ongoing partial government shutdown, sources told Carbon Pulse.

The World Bank’s Nitric Acid Climate Auction Program (NACAP) has shifted forward the eligibility cut-off date for carbon credits that can be sold in its inaugural auction, effectively reducing the pool of potentially available units.

In the run-up to the Carbon Pricing for Canadian Industry conference - April 25-26 at the Hilton Toronto - Canadian Clean Energy conferences is running a series of articles on key topics for industries complying with provincial and federal carbon regulations.

Number of students skipping school in protests inspired by Greta Thunberg, 16, reaches record numbers around world

The number of students participating in school strikes for climate action is continuing to rise around the world.

Last week more than 60,000 students refused to go to their classes, the largest number yet.

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China's air pollution permit trade across almost 30 pilot schemes has hit an aggregate value of 19 billion yuan ($2.8 billion), but most of the markets face substantial challenges and a nationwide programme is not on the horizon, according to the country's finance ministry.

Researchers say it is the first time a large-scale explosive volcanic event has been confirmed in Scotland.

Can weedkiller damage male fertility and could solar panels cause cancer?

The British Antarctic Survey puts instruments 2km under the surface of the Rutford Ice Stream.

The public consultation period for assessment for ongoing export accreditation will be open from 25 January 2019 until 28 February 2019.

The public consultation period for assessment for ongoing export accreditation will be open from 25 January 2019 until 28 February 2019.

Texas enters 2019 with more than 30 per cent carbon-free electricity generation in its mix, thanks mainly to the largest concentration of wind power in the United States.

The post Texas grid kicks off 2019 with a 30% carbon-free energy mix appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Ørsted’s decision to further expand its developmental reach to Japan is unsurprising, the decision by TEPCO is of more interest.

The post Japan looks to offshore wind as TEPCO inks MoU with Ørsted appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Top Australian solar retailer snapped up by Japanese giant – offering major vote of confidence in solar market, and sign of new competition in W.A. retail electricity.

The post Infinite Energy acquired by Sumitomo, promising shake-up of WA power market appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Plants can find it tough to get all the nitrogen they need, especially from Australian soils. But summer storms can provide an added boost. Ian Wright, Senior Lecturer in Environmental Science, Western Sydney University Jason Reynolds, Research Lecturer in Geochemistry, Western Sydney University Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.

BNEF report says Australia on track to become biggest, "most attractive" home battery market in world in 2019, thanks to state government subsidies and huge rooftop solar uptake.

The post Australia tipped to add 70,000 home batteries in 2019, lead global demand appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Climate change re-draws map of the Arctic Ocean

When blue-green algae blooms on the river, everyone is told not to touch it. But in drought, there may be no other water

On the nearly 900km of the Darling River from below the Bourke weir to just above Wentworth, farmers on remote properties are dealing with a water crisis that would usually only be experienced in third world countries.

While there is some water treatment in the small towns along the river, the farmers often have no choice but to ignore the warnings about using the river water.

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