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Mytilineos has reached financial close on a second portfolio of projects in Australia, two solar farms in Queensland and one in New South Wales.

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Some 96% of companies in the UK-based FTSE 350 share index increased expenditure on the voluntary carbon market over the past 24 months of which more than 50% did so dramatically, while around half said they plan to substantially raise spending over the next 24 months, according to research published on Monday.

Hazelnut and walnut trees among cultivars becoming commercially viable

Nuts are being grown more than ever by English farmers as the climate heats, making the products more economically viable, growers have said.

Nut trees are also helpful for biodiversity on farms, improving soil health as their roots improve the ability and capacity of soil to absorb water, reducing the risk of wind erosion.

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Insect declines mean reduced yields of healthy foods like fruit and vegetables and increased disease in people

The global loss of pollinators is already causing about 500,000 early deaths a year by reducing the supply of healthy foods, a study has estimated.

Three-quarters of crops require pollination but the populations of many insects are in sharp decline. The inadequate pollination that results has caused a 3%-5% loss of fruit, vegetable and nut production, the research found. The lower consumption of these foods means about 1% of all deaths can now be attributed to pollinator loss, the scientists said.

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China’s energy regulator has issued a draft strategy with policy objectives for the country's power sector over the coming decades, signalling the government's increased emphasis on market-based means to build towards a renewable-based new power system.

The ILSC is seeking a proactive Senior Carbon Coordinator to join our Northern Strategic Projects team to lead the development of the ILSC’s carbon strategy.

Reputex is looking for an analyst to join our Australian carbon market and advisory team. Based in Melbourne, the role will work to develop and implement our forecast models for Australian carbon market fundamentals, and carbon offset prices.

This role will require both sourcing regenerative carbon projects in Australia as well as help develop them for project registration.

South Korea’s environment ministry on Monday launched a call for proposals from ETS participants to apply for a total 138.8 billion won ($111.6 million) in government support for projects that will cut CO2 at their facilities.

The first orbital space launch from the UK is set to take off from Cornwall.

A modified jumbo jet will fly out of Cornwall on a mission to send nine satellites to orbit.

Australian market players and observers have welcomed the Chubb review’s recommendations to overhaul the governance structure of the scheme, but some have argued the panel failed to address fundamental issues with the methodologies that will continue to undermine its credibility.

Solar researchers at the UNSW awarded nearly $30 million in a bid to reduce the cost of solar while also improving cell and module efficiency.

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Smart Energy Council says Locational Marginal Pricing will stifle new large-scale solar development and all work on it should cease immediately.

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Why are wind turbines increasing in size at such a rapid rate – and is there a limit to how big they can go?

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Chubb Review recommends suite of “updates” to strengthen the integrity of Australia's carbon offset scheme, including dumping the "avoided forestation" methodology.

The post Chubb prunes carbon credit scheme, but concern lingers over fossil fuel offsets appeared first on RenewEconomy.

French renewables developer hits the ground running in 2023, launching construction of two new big battery projects and inking new PPAs.

The post Neoen hits go on two more big batteries, locks in three new PPAs appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Review dismissed claims the current system lacks integrity and is not delivering real cuts in emissions

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A review of Australia’s controversial carbon credit system has recommended significant changes to how it is managed, but dismissed claims the scheme lacks integrity and is not delivering real cuts in greenhouse gas emissions.

The review panel, led by the former national chief scientist Prof Ian Chubb, found government agency the Clean Energy Regulator should be stripped of some of its roles running and overseeing the system to “enhance confidence and transparency”.

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The review into the Australia’s carbon offset market has called for the scheme’s governance structure to be broken up, and has revoked one of the methodologies it assessed, despite the panel describing the scheme as “fundamentally well-designed”.