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A key EU parliamentarian wants all EU-connected flights to be fully powered by sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) by mid-century, EurActiv reported on Friday, citing a draft opinion on the bloc’s proposed green jet fuel law that would substantially raise ambition. 

The EU should earmark revenue from its carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) and provide additional funding to help Western Balkan nations transition to clean energy, a German think-tank said in a report published this week.

Officials from Exxon, Shell, Chevron and BP have been summoned to appear before the House oversight committee in February

A US congressional committee has invited board members at four large oil companies to testify in February about the industry’s role in the climate crisis and spreading “disinformation”, turning up the heat on big oil after lawmakers grilled their CEOs last year.

The hearing of officials from Exxon, Shell, Chevron and BP, scheduled for 8 February, is the next phase of the House oversight committee’s investigation into the role of fossil fuel companies in blocking action on climate change and misrepresenting the industry’s efforts to address it.

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EUAs struggled on Friday to hold on to the previous session's big rally as buyer interest appeared to diminish, while energy prices rallied on renewed concerns over escalating tensions in Ukraine.

Tiny particles including tyre dust found in ice cores stretching back 50 years, showing global plastic contamination

Nanoplastic pollution has been detected in polar regions for the first time, indicating that the tiny particles are now pervasive around the world.

The nanoparticles are smaller and more toxic than microplastics, which have already been found across the globe, but the impact of both on people’s health is unknown.

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The best of this week’s wildlife pictures, including beluga whales, a ‘snow fairy’ and two egrets hitching a lift

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Activity in the Chinese carbon market has fallen off a cliff in recent days after the last stragglers finalised their 2019 and 2020 ETS compliance, while the government has yet to make a decision on allocation and offset rules going forward.

China will explore the possibility of connecting its CO2 emissions trading scheme with the recently launched green power market, regulators said Friday, a move that could provide additional compliance pathways for emitters but spell the end for renewables-backed carbon offsets.

China will reduce by more than 8% the amount of CO2 permits per MWh of generated electricity handed out to coal-fired power plants in the national emissions trading scheme, analysts said Friday, citing exclusive information from the government.

Mia Mottley is just one of a raft of strong women across the Caribbean and South America tackling society’s most pressing issues. The world could learn a lot from them

There is a common misconception that the developing world is full of archaic values and that women struggle to have their voices heard. The more countries I visit and the more female leaders I speak to, the more I am convinced the contrary is true.

In fact, those in positions of power worldwide could learn important lessons from these strong women when it comes to tackling some of society’s most pressing issues, including pandemics, the climate crisis, education and infrastructure.

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The banana-like crop has the potential to feed more than 100 million people, according to research.

New Zealand carbon allowances touched the NZ$74 ($50.48) level for the first time in Friday trade, as sentiment remains bullish and permit holders are reluctant to part ways with their units.

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If renewables are now so much cheaper, why can’t consumers buy electricity directly from them and avoid paying the gas and carbon costs?

The post Solar and wind are cheaper than ever: So why the EU energy price crisis? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Australia achieves major milestone with purpose-built ship arriving to take first shipment of liquid hydrogen to Japan. But it's not green hydrogen – and it's not even clean.

The post Australian hydrogen market achieves key export milestone – but with the wrong colour appeared first on RenewEconomy.

A 100kW/1.5MWh demonstration zinc-air energy storage system, or ZESS, will be installed in Queens to demonstrate its long-duration energy storage capabilities.

The post Zinc-air flow battery tapped to help power New York apartment building appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Japanese researchers say their lithium-air battery has shown some of the highest energy densities and best cycle life performances ever achieved.

The post Lithium-air battery achieves world-leading energy density appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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An accelerated energy transition that aligns with a 1.5C pathway would result in global GDP being shaved by 2% by 2050, according to a report from energy consultants Wood Mackenzie.

Illegal dumping of rubbish is on the rise as criminals exploit flaws in the system.