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Even if Zelia doesn’t hit towns directly, it’s likely to cause a lot of damage. Steve Turton, Adjunct Professor of Environmental Geography, CQUniversity Australia Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.

Consumption in wealthy countries including US and UK is responsible for 13% of global forest loss beyond their borders, study finds

The world’s wealthiest nations are “exporting extinction” by destroying 15 times more biodiversity internationally than within their own borders, research shows.

Most wildlife habitats are being destroyed in countries with tropical forest, according to the study which looked at how wealthy countries’ demand for products such as beef, palm oil, timber and soya beans is destroying biodiversity hotspots elsewhere.

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Dingo culling is allowed in Victoria’s east until 2028, raising questions over how we balance the needs of humans and animals. Danielle Ireland-Piper, Associate Professor, ANU National Security College, Australian National University Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.

Australian ship builder wins roughly $270 million contract to design a 130-metre, "hydrogen-ready" high-speed passenger ferry for a Swedish ferry line.

The post Australian company wins contract to design “hydrogen ready” high speed ferry appeared first on RenewEconomy.

New survey confirms majority of Australians support replacing fossil fuels with a mix of firmed renewables, but few realise how soon most coal plants will be shutting down.

The post Australians want renewables to replace coal, but don’t realise how soon this needs to happen appeared first on RenewEconomy.

California Carbon Allowance (CCA) prices clawed back earlier losses through the week amidst heightened futures and options transaction activity ahead of the first quarterly permit sale next week, while trade in Washington Carbon Allowances (WCA) remained muted.

Gupta to sell a stake in coking coal mine to relieve debt pressures and free up funds for Whyalla Steelworks - which in turn could confirm path for state hydrogen plan.

The post Gupta to sell troubled coal mine in bid to save Whyalla steelworks – and state’s green hydrogen plan appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The UK government says it always takes "decisive action" where abusive practices are found on farms.

New data suggests renewable connections, commitments and commissioning are getting back to where they need to be to meet 2030 targets. CEC's Kane Thonrton explains. Plus: AGL and Origin's big bets on batteries.

The post Energy Insiders Podcast: Are renewables back on track? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Indonesia appears to be planning to expand its emissions trading scheme to cover four hard-to-abate sectors, as well as begin efforts to launch blue carbon trading, various ministries told local media Thursday.

New research on electricity market volatility compares 43 markets including in the Americas, Europe, Asia and New Zealand. An Australian state takes the title.

The post Australia’s most coal dependent state takes title of world’s most volatile electricity market appeared first on RenewEconomy.

US Senate Republicans introduced two bills on Wednesday aimed at undoing electric vehicle (EV) incentives with the support of a variety of industry groups and conservative think-tanks.

Dedicating at-risk Brazilian forest areas to carbon projects, sustainable timber, social use, and conservation produces net socioeconomic benefits of around R$15 billion ($2.6 bln) over 30 years when compared with land conversion to pasture, according to a non-profit study published Wednesday.

NSW announces interim CEO and investment mandate for newly formed "green bank", with the focus on big and community batteries, pumped hydro and VPPs.

The post NSW green bank to target batteries, pumped hydro and VPPs to fill gaps in transition from coal appeared first on RenewEconomy.

A Canadian-headquartered forestry investment firm has acquired North America’s largest carbon project developer, including the majority stake held by a European oil major.

California’s fiscal and policy advisory body found merit in Governor Gavin Newsom’s (D) proposal for a $10 billion climate bond that shifts cap-and-trade derived funds, but cautioned about shortcomings of a multi-year approach to adjust to changing priorities.

A federal bill that would permit congress to expedite repeals of regulations adopted during the final days of the former Biden administration narrowly passed the US House on Wednesday.

The EU’s 2014 energy security strategy is no longer fit for purpose due to fundamental supply and demand changes over the past decade, an industry study has found, as it called for a new ETS-funded bank to support electrification.

Democrats in the California Senate and Assembly introduced two bills on Wednesday focused on protecting consumers that are impacted by high fuel costs in light of increased stringency in the Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) programme.

A Republican senator in West Virginia reintroduced legislation Wednesday to impose taxation, duration limits, and registration requirements on carbon credit agreements in the state.