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Chemicals and plastics, not just overfishing, threaten aquatic food chain with ‘disaster’, report warns

Increasing chemical and plastic pollution are “significant” contributors to the decline of fish and other aquatic organisms, yet their impact is being missed by regulators, according to a report by environmentalists.

The report, Aquatic Pollutants in Oceans and Fisheries, by the International Pollutants Elimination Network and the National Toxics Network, draws together scientific research on how pollution is adversely affecting the aquatic food chain. It catalogues the “serious impacts” of “invisible killers” such as persistent organic pollutants and excessive nutrients on the immunity, fertility, development and survivaL of aquatic animals.

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Since Trump administration removed protections for gray wolves in January, groups and states have moved to open up hunting

Lawmakers in Idaho are pushing to drastically reduce wolf numbers in the state, perhaps by as much as over 90%, complementing other US efforts to shrink their population.

Idaho’s gray wolf population was recently estimated at 1,556, but sponsors of a bill approved in the state senate last week say that the preferred number of wolf packs in the state is 15. Because a wolf pack in the region averages 10 wolves, this means the bill could lead to hunters killing well over 1,000 wolves.

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Malcolm Turnbull hit out at right-wing media and politicians for 'fetishising' coal to the extent that it is now treated as something 'religious'.

The post ‘Coal has become fetishised’, Turnbull slams right-wing media, politicians appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Three Australian wind energy projects valued at more than $A400 million will be backed by a “landmark” payment deferral facility led by Vestas.

The post Landmark Vestas deal allows wind farms to pay for turbines after production starts appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Elon Musk talks of upgrades to Powerwall 2 battery storage unit, and the critical role of battery storage in a renewables grid.

The post Musk flags Powerwall battery upgrade as Texas blackout sparks lift in sales appeared first on RenewEconomy.

History will not look back kindly at institutional investors’ endorsement of Glencore’s coal expansionism in 2021.

The post Glencore’s transition plan translates into nine new coal mines and expansions appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Ballarat's Federation University to build wind turbine tower to provide dedicated 'real world' training to future clean energy workers.

The post Federation University to build dedicated wind turbine tower for ‘real-world’ training appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The moon is just about as close as it gets to Earth on its orbit, creating a spectacular sight

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Q CELLS has once again secured the latest ‘Top Brand PV 2021’ seal from EuPD Research, the internationally renowned research institute, for the sixth year in a row in Australia.

The post Q CELLS awarded EuPD Research ‘Top Brand PV’ seal for sixth consecutive year in Australia appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Record-breaking investment in large-scale solar and wind energy generation has helped to slash electricity prices for standing offer customers in NSW, Queensland and SA.

The post Wind and solar help slash electricity default market offers for 2021-22 appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Stanwell CEO quits after Queensland government objects to comments suggesting the company was preparing for the closure of the company's coal plants.

The post Stanwell CEO quits after falling out with Palaszczuk government over future of coal plants appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Australia's power grid is a core bragging point for the government - but where does it really sit on the world stage?

The post Despite the Morrison hype, Australia is at the bottom of the pack for clean power appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Broad coalition of groups push Biden to go hard on 2035 target for a zero carbon grid, considered the key to the new emissions reduction targets.

The post Biden pushed to implement new standard for fossil-free power by 2035 appeared first on RenewEconomy.

In the next 10 years millions of old electric car batteries will need to be recycled or discarded.

If total greenhouse gas emissions in new or updated country plans offer a mere 0.5% reduction, greater ambition is needed from governments to fill this gap. Can a robust voluntary carbon market play an important role in this context?

California fuel consumption dropped year-on-year in January as COVID-19 restrictions imposed by Governor Gavin Newsom (D) continued to cause demand destruction in the transportation sector, according to state data released Monday.

The Canadian environment ministry on Friday announced that New Brunswick will be removed from coverage under the federal ‘backstop’ output-based pricing system (OBPS), instead allowing the province to apply retroactive compliance obligations to emitters under its alternative regime.

Voluntary emissions reduction (VER) values were largely unchanged week-on-week even with significant activity in a new exchange-traded, nature-based offset, while several forestry project developers have reportedly entered into long-term forward agreements with above-market price floors.

The Morrison government and South Australian government struck this landmark deal ahead of the Biden Summit last week. Let's take a hard look at the good and bad bits. Samantha Hepburn, Director of the Centre for Energy and Natural Resources Law, Deakin Law School, Deakin University Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.