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The first global bleaching event was in 1998 and the fourth is now under way. Until we curb the emissions driving global warming, the pressure on coral reefs will continue to increase. Britta Schaffelke, Manager International Partnerships and Co-ordinator of the Global Coral Reef Monitoring Network (GCRMN), Australian Institute of Marine Science David Wachenfeld, Research Program Director – Reef Ecology and Monitoring, Australian Institute of Marine Science Selina Stead, CEO, Australian Institute of Marine Science, and Professor of Marine Governance and Environmental Science, Newcastle University Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.

Renewable critics declare that the "worst ever" week for wind output over the past seven days is proof that renewables won't work. But modelling shows that is not true.

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Annual watchlist raises concern for native chicken, duck, geese and turkey populations as well as rare pig breeds

All of the UK’s native breeds of chicken, duck, geese and turkey are under threat because of bird flu, a report from the Rare Breeds Survival Trust (RBST) has found.

The disease, which has swept the globe after it originated in poultry farms in Asia, has caused devastating declines in bird populations. It has also now jumped to mammals and some cases have been found in humans, though it has not been found to be spreading from human to human.

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Monthly data from Indonesia’s carbon exchange saw March traded volumes rise slightly higher, but the market still remains largely dormant.

Co-authors say ‘no-regrets policy’ would save consumers €2.8bn a year while cutting emissions by 48m tonnes

Healthier ready-to-eat meals could cut EU emissions by 48m tonnes annually and save customers €2.8bn (£2.4bn) each year, as well as reducing disease, a report has found.

Fast food and ready meals provide more than a sixth of the EU’s calories but contain far more salt and meat than doctors recommend, according to an analysis from the consultancy Systemiq commissioned by environmental nonprofit organisations Fern and Madre Brava.

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Common eastern bumblebee queens’ ability while hibernating could help it endure flooding, scientists say

Bumblebees might be at home in town and country but now researchers have found at least one species that is even more adaptable: it can survive underwater.

Scientists have revealed queens of the common eastern bumblebee, a species widespread in eastern North America, can withstand submersion for up to a week when hibernating.

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Many non-EU countries lack resources to produce the biodiversity indicators required under the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF), a survey by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) has shown.

More wind means lower prices, but it is battery storage that will replace expensive generation such as gas.

The post Big batteries will undercut gas, but it’s hydro that might lose market share first appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Floods, cyclones, heat stress and predatory starfish contributing to impacts as fourth planet-wide bleaching event confirmed

The Great Barrier Reef is in the midst of what could be its worst summer on record with a widespread and extreme coral bleaching event coming on top of floods, two cyclones and outbreaks of coral-eating starfish, according to an official Australian government report.

The “summer snapshot” report released by the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority and the Australian Institute of Marine Science said: “Compared [with] previous summers, cumulative impacts have been much higher this summer and a widespread bleaching event is still unfolding.”

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Australia can achieve close to 100% renewables with the technologies of today. The challenge is how to fill the gap.

The post Australia can achieve close to 100 pct renewables with today’s technologies: Are we up for the challenge? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

One of the largest industrial ports in South Korea has teamed up with a California-based environmental organisation to drive down emissions in the international shipping sector.

Singapore and Australia plan a A$20 million ($12.85 mln) spend via the the Australia-Singapore Initiative on Low Emissions Technologies (ASLET) for maritime and port operations, the two said Wednesday.

One of a number of big battery projects facing long connection delays finally shows sign of life, as developers urge changes to the connection process.

The post Pioneering Broken Hill battery shows first signs of life after months of connection delays appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Analysts have once again cut their outlook for EU carbon prices, slashing their near-term forecasts by 10-15% on a mix of weak demand and ample supply.

Queensland government to design mandatory code of conduct for solar and wind developers setting rules of community engagement.

The post Community code of conduct to set “Australian-first” standards for wind and solar farm developers appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Wind farm receives what is hoped to be the final approval before kicking off construction in the third quarter on 2024.

The post Delburn wind farm edges closer to construction in Latrobe Valley pine plantation appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Andrew Forrest's Squadron Energy said to be seeking $1 billion in finance for new wind and battery project in north Queensland.

The post Forrest advances plans for another billion dollar wind and battery project in Queensland appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Annual demand for high quality carbon credits under the Science-based Target initiative’s (SBTi) proposed new Scope 3 emissions offsetting rules could reach 5.9 billion tonnes, according to analysts, despite the significant uncertainty caused by the backlash in the wake of the announced changes.

Finance ministries’ roles in developing a robust policy framework to provide necessary incentives for the private sector to support net zero transitions, coupled with low cost lending, will play a crucial role in assisting emerging nations’ climate goals, experts emphasised at a panel discussion Tuesday.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s 2024 budget, released Tuesday, sees an overdue reimbursement of C$2.5 billion ($1.8 bln) in carbon tax rebates to small businesses, delivery of prior announced investment tax credits by the end of 2024, and commits to exploring additional carbon contracts for difference (CCfDs).