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Group of Swiss women and French ex-mayor suing their governments in first such cases heard by rights court

The governments of Switzerland and France have been accused of breaching the human rights of their citizens by not acting decisively enough on climate change, at a landmark legal hearing in Strasbourg.

A panel of judges at the European court of human rights heard petitions from a group of Swiss women and a French former mayor seeking to bolster climate action in their countries. Although climate litigation has spread quickly around the world, these are the first such cases to be heard by the ECHR.

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US steel and aluminium exports should not be exempt from the EU’s carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) as the nation's climate measures aren't as ambitious and handing out a free pass would dissuade the US and other countries from raising their game, German MEP Peter Liese said Wednesday.

Gas flaring fell to its lowest level for more than a decade, according to a new report from the World Bank published Wednesday, declining more than 3% year-on-year though still emitting over 350 MtCO2e in 2022.

In prioritising oil and gas over renewables, ministers are doing the bidding of the polluters. And we’ll all pay the price

Money for the criminals, prison for the heroes: this, in brief, is the government’s climate policy. If something is damaging to the public interest, it’s likely to be rewarded and subsidised. If it’s beneficial, it will find itself in a hostile environment.

This government represents the denouement of the Pollution Paradox: as dirty money has the greatest incentive to invest in politics, it comes to run the whole system. Across these 13 years of misrule, we have seen the perversities of Conservative government multiply and intensify.

George Monbiot is a Guardian columnist

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European carbon prices extended their gains for a second day on Wednesday, bringing prices firmly back above €90 as Commitment of Traders data showed investment funds cut another large tranche of net length last week.

The body responsible for nature preservation in England and Wales posted a significant update to its biodiversity metric, which it expects will be the final version used when biodiversity net gain becomes mandatory in November, it said in a consultation response.

Certifier Global Carbon Council (GCC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Egyptian Exchange (EGX) to collaborate in the expansion of regional carbon markets, according to a press release Wednesday.

Newly founded UAE-based carbon project developer Blue Carbon has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Liberia to implement carbon removal projects in the forestry sector under Article 6 guidelines, the Liberian government has announced.

The Australian government on Wednesday introduced its world-first nature repair market legislation into parliament, though concerns remain over what some consider fundamental gaps in the legislation.

Call comes on eve of revised net zero strategy that allows drilling in North Sea and boosts ‘unproven’ carbon capture

Hundreds of the UK’s leading scientists have urged the prime minister, Rishi Sunak, to halt the licensing of new oil and gas developments in the UK, ahead of his anticipated launch of a revised net zero and energy security strategy on Thursday.

The scientists, who include Chris Rapley, former head of the Science Museum and professor at UCL and Mark Maslin, professor of earth system science at UCL, warn that there must be no new developments of oil and gas, for the world to limit global heating to 1.5C above preindustrial levels.

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FFI steps up with renewables and green hydrogen proposal after Hydro Tasmania deal falls through to supply Dolphin tungsten mine.

The post Fortescue looks at renewables and green hydrogen deal for island tungsten mine appeared first on RenewEconomy.

"The stakes could not be higher." IRENA declares global energy transition “off-track” and in need of massive investment by 2030 to be successful.

The post Global energy transition “off-track” and needs $US35 trillion by 2030 appeared first on RenewEconomy.

New report shows approval of all new coal mines would be equivalent of keeping all Australian coal plants open for another 129 years.

The post Australia’s coal mine project approval list is a climate disaster appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Combining five generators into one gives Palisade a meaty bank book to spend on new renewables projects.

The post Palisade builds $1.3bn debt vehicle with renewables combo appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Network operator says electric vehicles and their ability to act as a battery on wheels, or Swiss army knife, can lower costs for grid infrastructure.

The post Electric vehicles: Batteries on wheels can make grid smaller, says network owner appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Australian battery manufacturer tapped to supply its "non-lithium," zinc bromide flow batteries to a "wide array" of customers in US.

The post Redflow inks “non lithium” battery deal in US as demand for long duration storage grows appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Thousands of women say the country's climate change policy damages their right to life and health.

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Tindo Solar is exporting its Adelaide-made high quality rooftop panels to Vietnam, with a new order finalised this week for shipment to Ho Chi Minh City.

The post Australia’s only solar module manufacturer is now exporting PV panels to Vietnam appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Pacific island students are seeking clarity on countries' obligations to fight rising temperatures.