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South Australia sees “doubling in demand” for its low cost green electricity

RenewEconomy - Wed, 2023-05-31 15:01

ElectraNet says it is swamped with applications to connect to the state's "low-cost, low emissions" network from a booming green industry.

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A sustainable Australia depends on what happens in our cities – that's why we need a national urban policy

The Conversation - Wed, 2023-05-31 14:51
Our largest cities, home to 80% of the population, are central to achieving sustainability in a time of climate change. The federal government has begun to act on the need for coherent urban policies. Robert Freestone, Professor of Planning, School of Built Environment, UNSW Sydney Bill Randolph, Professor, City Futures Research Centre, Faculty of the Built Environment, UNSW Sydney Wendy Steele, Interim Director, Urban Futures Enabling Impact Platform, and Professor in Sustainability and Urban Policy, Centre for Urban Research, RMIT University Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.
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“This is nuts:” European power prices go negative as springtime renewables soar

RenewEconomy - Wed, 2023-05-31 13:50

wind turbine field vestasBalmy weather and growing renewable energy capacity has led to multiple days of negative wholesale power prices across the continent.

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Compostable turbine blades made from mushroom roots could solve waste problem

RenewEconomy - Wed, 2023-05-31 12:25

The wind industry is rapidly approaching a big rubbish problem, but solutions are in motion to reduce the landfill pile.

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Australian research group to begin research work on commercial-scale kelp industry

Carbon Pulse - Wed, 2023-05-31 11:38
An Australian blue economy industry-academia partnership has been permitted to deploy marine infrastructure to further research into growing commercial-scale offshore kelp to achieve positive environmental outcomes.
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Giant Sun Cable solar project to start off with domestic focus, may add wind

RenewEconomy - Wed, 2023-05-31 11:22

sun cable solar and batteryQuinbrook may start off Sun Cable small, with a focus on local market and may add wind. Cannon-Brookes is to focus on the cable proposal to Singapore.

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CP Daily: Tuesday May 30, 2023

Carbon Pulse - Wed, 2023-05-31 11:03
A daily summary of our news plus bite-sized updates from around the world.
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New code of conduct calls for end to “absurd” fossil fuel sponsorships

RenewEconomy - Wed, 2023-05-31 10:37

The end may be nigh for fossil fuel companies using sports and the arts as advertising vehicles.

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Acen wins approval to build Australia’s biggest battery – next to biggest solar farm

RenewEconomy - Wed, 2023-05-31 10:23

"A reliable, cheaper, greener form of energy for NSW." Acen wins approval to build Australia's biggest battery next to massive New England solar farm.

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Solar glass maker ClearVue secures funding to begin local manufacturing

RenewEconomy - Wed, 2023-05-31 09:40

WA government grants $2m to Perth BIPV company ClearVue Technologies to bring manufacturing of the company’s core technology onshore.

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Using pig fat as green jet fuel will hurt planet, experts warn

BBC - Wed, 2023-05-31 09:09
Animal by-products being used for aviation fuel could increase demand for palm oil, experts fear.
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Black bear walks into bakery and eats 60 cupcakes

BBC - Wed, 2023-05-31 08:46
Workers at Taste by Spellbound in Connecticut were shocked when they spotted the uninvited customer.
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Sales Development Representative (North America), Everland – Various locations (Remote US)

Carbon Pulse - Wed, 2023-05-31 08:30
At Everland we are seeking a motivated and results-driven Sales Development Representative (SDR) to join our growing international team.  The individual will be part of the Business Development team who are responsible for identifying and pursuing the growth opportunities, fostering strategic partnerships, and driving long-term value for Everland and our partners. 
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Sales Development Representative (Europe), Everland – Remote (UK)

Carbon Pulse - Wed, 2023-05-31 08:27
At Everland we are seeking a motivated and results-driven Sales Development Representative (SDR) to join our growing international team.  The individual will be part of the Business Development team who are responsible for identifying and pursuing growth opportunities, fostering strategic partnerships, and driving long-term value for Everland and our partners. 
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*Vice President, Business Development (APAC), Everland – Singapore

Carbon Pulse - Wed, 2023-05-31 08:22
*PREMIUM LISTING - At Everland we are seeking a highly experienced and dynamic Vice President, Business Development, APAC to join our rapidly growing international team.  The individual will be part of the Business Development team who are responsible for identifying and pursuing the growth opportunities, fostering strategic partnerships, and driving long-term value for Everland and our partners. 
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Delta Air Lines, once offsetting pioneer, sued for carbon neutrality claims

Carbon Pulse - Wed, 2023-05-31 07:43
A pair of California-based law firms filed a putative class-action case on Tuesday against major US-based Delta Air Lines for misrepresenting the total environmental impact of its business operations through advertisements of its pioneering carbon-neutrality claims.
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Turkey launches project tender for carbon market design help

Carbon Pulse - Wed, 2023-05-31 07:40
Turkey has launched a project tender to source help in designing a national carbon market.
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A new trade deal delivers cheaper Australian beef and British sweets – but does little to avert dangerous global warming

The Conversation - Wed, 2023-05-31 06:08
A free trade agreement between Australia and the United Kingdom has begun – and it failed to put climate change at the forefront. Margaret Young, Professor, The University of Melbourne Georgina Clough, The University of Melbourne Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.
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Photos from the field: spying on Antarctic moss using drones, MossCam, smart sensors and AI

The Conversation - Wed, 2023-05-31 06:07
It was the trip of a lifetime for an Australian research team studying moss in Antarctica. After two months at Casey Station they returned with great videos and loads of data for further analysis. Johan Barthélemy, Developer Relations Manager, NVIDIA and Honorary Senior Research Fellow, University of Wollongong, University of Wollongong Barbara Bollard, Professor of Computational Conservation, Auckland University of Technology Juan Sandino, Postdoctoral research fellow, Queensland University of Technology Krystal Randall, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, University of Wollongong Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.
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Sumitomo invests in US-based DAC firm, partnering to launch new global CCUS business

Carbon Pulse - Wed, 2023-05-31 05:26
Japan’s Sumitomo on Tuesday announced an investment in a US-based direct air capture (DAC) firm, partnering to develop a new global business focussed on CCUS.
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