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Government officials are saying little about the possible start date for China’s national emissions trading schemes after two previous delays, but a number of experts familiar with the latest developments say late 2020 remains the likely launch time for the world’s biggest carbon market.

The profit margins on retail petrol prices, alone, are equal to an off-peak kilowatt-hour of electricity. So what’s stopping you from going electric?

The post Want to avoid the Christmas petrol price gouge? Go electric appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Australian company breaks cover with a solar-powered Applied Electric Vehicle that seeks to re-imagine the future of transport.

The post Solar electric vehicle with swappable bodies unveiled in Australia appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Cosmonauts have cut samples from around a hole, which Moscow says may have been caused by a drill.

New Zealand on Wednesday announced a series of reforms to its emissions trading scheme that will limit permit supply and likely send prices higher in the future, though near-term impact on the market is expected to be modest.

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A world-leading, Adelaide-made 10MWh molten silicon energy storage system is on its way to Glenelg, where it will be tested at an SA Water treatment plant.

The post 1414 Degrees’ molten silicon biogas energy storage system set for trial in S.A. appeared first on RenewEconomy.

New Zealand urges others not to meet emissions pledge with ‘dodgy accounting’, but UN rules unlikely to prohibit using carryover credits

Australia appears likely be allowed to exploit a controversial climate loophole, using carryover carbon credits from the Kyoto protocol to meet its Paris agreement targets.

New Zealand has already ruled out using the carryover credits, saying it would discourage other countries from the practice.

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The wind and solar boom is clearly adding to competition, but 5GW of battery storage in coming years will really focus the minds of incumbent utilities.

The post Know your NEM: Wind and solar is boosting competition appeared first on RenewEconomy.

A McGowan Government-led forum today in Geraldton is examining opportunities to attract clean hydrogen projects to the Mid-West region.

The post Mid-West a frontrunner in new hydrogen economy appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Of Australia's capital cities, Perth has the saltiest tap water, while Melbourne, Hobart, Darwin and Canberra have the least salty. And while all are within guidelines, the variation is striking. Ian Wright, Senior Lecturer in Environmental Science, Western Sydney University Jason Reynolds, Research Lecturer in Geochemistry, Western Sydney University Michelle Ryan, Lecturer - Environmental Health and Management, Western Sydney University Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.

With around 23 billion chickens on the planet, the bird is a symbol of our times, say scientists.

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US manufacturing giant Flex to withdraw from Australia wholesale and retail solar business, adding to the dramatic shake-up in the industry.

The post US manufacturing giant Flex to quit Australian solar business appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The project will seek to bring reliable electricity to 250 million people – including to 90 million people who will be connected for the first time.

The post African desert to power initiative to provide 10 GW by 2025 appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Scotland continues to break wind generation and supply records as its wind energy industry continues to build out and up.

The post Milestone: Scotland wind output exceeds demand for most of November appeared first on RenewEconomy.

New report finds there is potential for up to 61GW of solar PV installations on Australia’s residential rooftops.

The post 10 days of solar: Australian rooftops can host up to 61GW of rooftop solar appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Climate change in the Arctic has caused the wild reindeer population to crash by 56%, a report says.

Frank Borman was the Commander of the Apollo 8 mission to the Moon. The astronauts took an iconic photo of the Earth rising above the lunar surface.

Consumer and housing groups are calling on Energy Ministers to reduce household electricity bills by agreeing at their meeting next week to increase energy efficiency standards for new and existing homes and fixed appliances. 

The post Consumers call for carbon-ready homes to save billions in electricity bills appeared first on RenewEconomy.