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Net zero policies would result in fewer deaths saving UK billions, say researchers

Countries that weaken or stop their net zero and climate actions may be consigning their populations to decades of preventable illness.

Gains from net zero are often presented as global benefits and mainly for future generations. But less fossil fuel use also means less air pollution which results in local health gains right away.

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The board of the Green Climate Fund (GCF) this week approved some $687 million for investment in 11 projects across 42 countries that are expected to mitigate 45.3 million tonnes of CO2e, it said Friday.

A major energy firm pressing go on a combined LNG and carbon capture and storage (CCS) project in Indonesia has boosted confidence in the country's hope to become a regional CO2 storage hub, but the new government's protectionist rhetoric around energy could stymie much-needed international investment and expertise in the space.

The best of this week’s wildlife photographs from around the world

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The emissions reporting issues underlying the generation of Safeguard Mechanism Credits (SMCs) will likely remain unresolved for some time, with an expert panel not due to finalise their work until June 2027, according to a terms of reference published Friday.

The annual competition draws thousands of entries from across the world and brings together images from below the water’s surface that show the diversity and challenges of subaquatic life

• All photographs courtesy of Underwater Photographer of the Year 2025

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South Korea has issued a public call exclusively for domestic small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to help them meet emissions reporting and verification requirements, as the implementation of the EU's carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) draws near.

From bats to moths, species working the night shift are suffering as light pollution soars

When we think about invertebrates, most of us picture bees, butterflies, worms, crabs or perhaps even a jellyfish. But did you know that at least two-thirds of invertebrates are active at night, meaning many are unlikely to be seen? Invertebrates carry out many of the same functions as their daytime counterparts, in some cases doing so with greater efficiency and variety.

For centuries, artificial light has been a symbol of progress. From the flickering flames of early fires to the dazzling LED displays of modern cities, light has shaped human civilisation. But while we celebrate its convenience, we often overlook the darker side of our obsession with illumination: light pollution.

The Guardian is running the invertebrate of the year competition 2025 – and this time it’s global. Nominate your favourite invertebrate, and then, in a few weeks time, we’ll vote on which is the best.

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After hours complications from stalled regulatory updates of the Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) continued to whiplash California Carbon Allowance (CCA) prices into and post the first quarterly permit sale mid-week, while lawmakers introduced amendments to Washington’s ETS, stirring debate on the programme’s emissions targets and impacts on affordability.

Roana has recently celebrated her 46th birthday and is believed to be the oldest horse in the UK

Akaysha Energy signs "sophisticated" revenue swap deal for its new Queensland big battery with a global commodities trader.

The post Akaysha inks revenue swap deal for Queensland big battery with commodities trader appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Mount Isa is looking to green energy and gravity storage in its disused mine shafts to secure a future for the city once its big mines close.

The post Mount Isa turns to wind, solar and gravity storage to save city as big mines close appeared first on RenewEconomy.

With the right leadership, Australia can turn green hydrogen’s stumbles into a global triumph for heavy industry. Changlong Wang, Research fellow in Civil and Environmental Engineering, Monash University Stuart Walsh, Senior lecturer in Civil and Environmental Engineering, Monash University Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.

Germany has been unable to cancel EU carbon allowances against its coal plant closures after the European Commission rejected the government's calculation method, according to an official response from the German government to a parliamentary inquiry.

Climate 200's Simon Holmes a Court on the upcoming election, the role of independents, lessons from Trump, the nuclear boosters, and why we made the energy transition sound too hard.

The post Energy Insiders Podcast: Why is the green energy transition made to sound so hard? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The Coalition’s nuclear plan takes a gamble with our electricity system that old coal will last the distance. It doesn’t account for the risks and extreme costs if that gamble fails.

The post Peter Dutton’s nuclear accounting trick #3: Hide the costs of keeping coal appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Australia's first Indigenous-owned energy retailer is expanding into two more states just eight months after launching.

The post Indigenous-owned energy retailer branches further across NEM, supplies power to NBN appeared first on RenewEconomy.

NSW announces review into transmission planning in possible move to have more say about what and where things are built.

The post NSW announces review into transmission planning as it plots route to renewables and storage appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Musk's big battery tweets set Australia on a path to a renewables revolution in 2017. His utterings on X in this election could help shape the future of energy in Australia.

The post Elon Musk’s Tesla big battery tweets put Australia on road to green energy, now he might derail it appeared first on RenewEconomy.

First stage of one of South Australia's biggest battery projects has been bought up by a major Australian asset manager and secured a "tolling" deal.

The post South Australia’s biggest battery project secures a buyer and a “quite enormous” offtake deal appeared first on RenewEconomy.