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Nokia backs Finnish project to create biodiversity footprint ‘common language’
Australia introduces new fuel standards, will cut CO2 emissions by 18 Mt by 2050
Massive 1500 MW wind project gets planning approval, first in NSW in nearly three years
A 1500 MW wind project, to be built with an 800 MW battery, has won planning approval in NSW, the first wind project to do so since early 2021.
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New Zealand emissions forecast suggests fewer ITMOs required than previously projected
Pro-nuclear MP says Labor ‘weaponising’ CSIRO report showing renewables are cheapest
Shadow energy minister Ted O’Brien says report examines costs through an investment lens rather than a consumer lens, but Chris Bowen says nuclear crusade not viable
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The shadow energy minister and long-time nuclear advocate Ted O’Brien has accused Labor of weaponising a CSIRO report which found renewables to be the cheapest form of energy.
The Australian Energy Market Operator/CSIRO report found renewables was the cheapest form of power. This prompted the climate change minister, Chris Bowen, to say the opposition’s crusade for a nuclear option was not viable.
Continue reading...Conservationists take UK to court for ‘illegally squandering’ fish stocks
Blue Marine Foundation is challenging government for ignoring scientific advice on limits and giving a green light to overfishing
The UK government’s decision to set catch limits for fish populations above those recommended by scientific advice is to be challenged in the courts by marine conservationists who accuse ministers of breaking their own post-Brexit rules.
The legal challenge, expected to start in January, will argue that the government is “illegally squandering” a public asset and going against laws aimed at improving sustainable fishing.
Continue reading...When disaster strikes, emergency responders can't respond to every call. Communities must be helped to help themselves
Wildlife Alliance refutes human rights abuse allegations at Cambodian REDD+ project, slams Verra investigation process
If you've got solar, can you run aircon without worrying about cost? Not quite
Australia seeks experts for Nature Repair Market committee
Mind the gap: Will Penny Sharpe use her new powers to force Eraring to stay open?
Penny Sharpe has given herself new powers to force the Eraring coal plant to stay open. Will she use it? AEMO's latest energy security report says there might be a gap, but maybe not.
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“Transformational:” SA section of Australia’s biggest renewable superhighway is complete
South Australian component of Australia largest electricity transmission project is complete, delivering 206km of new poles and wires "on time and on budget."
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New York releases preliminary cap-and-invest programme outline, affordability study
Solar Insiders Podcast: Can panels, farmers and sheep get along?
As conservative media and politicians pit farmers against renewables, we talk to a sheep grazier who is building Tasmania's first large-scale solar project.
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Australia Market Roundup: Govt shortlists project for Hydrogen Headstart funding, ACCU price inches up
Australian beachgoers are told to always 'swim between the flags' – but what if there aren't any?
New player in battery storage market cuts its teeth with first Australian connection deal
US-based Powin obtains its first GPS connection agreement for a battery project in Australia - no mean feat for suppliers not used to the strict local requirements.
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