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JPMAM is looking to add a senior research analyst to the Sustainable Investing team, to lead, contribute to and expand all aspects of the team's research work. S/he will be expected to work with the Global Head of Sustainable Investing and a team of dedicated research analysts globally to establish and execute on the overall research agenda and strategy, focusing on delivering key ESG and thematic insights including climate change, as well as portfolio implementation methodologies and investment frameworks across asset classes.

California Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) values will fall significantly from current levels in the next five years as electric vehicles’ share of the transportation fuel pool rises and renewable natural gas (RNG) and renewable diesel production continues ramping up, according to a report published Thursday.

Financial entities increased their California Carbon Allowance (CCA) holdings this week as permit values trended down towards the WCI floor price, while regulated entities continued to cut positions, according to US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) data published Friday.

Stalled EU Climate Law negotiations risk delaying upcoming proposals to tighten the bloc’s climate policies, a senior Parliamentary negotiator said late Friday after the fifth round of talks.

The best of the week’s wildlife pictures, including Russian leopards, stranded dolphins and an injured echidna

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But critics question the continued inclusion of gas in Andrew Forrest’s grand climate ambition

In the second half of last year, while most of the world was in pandemic lockdown, Andrew “Twiggy” Forrest and a team of 50 staff did what others couldn’t. He spent five months crisscrossing the globe in a private jet, visiting more than 40 countries.

It set Australia’s second-richest person on a path to an outcome that, if delivered, could transform the energy landscape of not just Australia, but the globe.

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The UK should not use foreign carbon credits to help meet its binding 2023-2027 emissions budget, but the country could consider purchases to help spur international action, the government’s climate advisory body said on Friday.

Concerns for animals’ welfare if Ever Given blockage crisis is protracted

At least 20 of the boats delayed due to a stricken container ship in the Suez canal are carrying livestock, according to marine tracking data, raising concerns about the welfare of the animals if the logjam becomes protracted.

The 220,000-ton Ever Given is causing the longest closure of the Suez canal in decades with more than 200 ships estimated to be unable to pass, and incoming vessels diverting around southern Africa’s Cape of Good Hope.

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Activity on the sun, crucial for generating the charged particles we see in the sky as the aurora, is now on the increase . Our BBC Weather Watchers have grabbed some great shots of the recently and there could be more opportunities in the coming years as solar activity increases. Simon King finds out more.

EUAs climbed by more than a euro early on Friday, recovering from the previous session's brief drop below €40 but on course for second straight weekly loss since hitting a record high.

California transportation fuel demand crashed 16% in 2020 as the COVID-19 crisis curtailed vehicle miles travelled in the Golden State, likely leading to significantly lower emissions under the state's WCI-linked carbon market, according to state data released Friday.

EU discussion over imposing a border carbon adjustment has mostly focused on the technical design and implementation challenges raised by this complex instrument. Even the most robust design will mean little, however, if the measure fails to secure buy-in from relevant stakeholders in Europe and abroad, write Andrei Marcu of think-tank ERCST and Michael Mehling of MIT.

Offsets, CCS, and hydrogen are all on the table as Origin Energy carves out a strategy for how to meet rising demand for carbon neutral LNG, particularly from Asian markets.

Solar households have every right to feel aggrieved about the idea of an export tax. And the issue has divided the solar industry.

The post Solar tax may be outrageous. But is it as bad as it sounds? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Reforms to the NAIF, designed to give the Morrison government a greater ability to channel its $5 billion funds into gas infrastructure, pass the lower house.

The post Morrison government seeks greater powers to direct taxpayer funds into gas pipelines appeared first on RenewEconomy.

One of the key arguments used to justify the introduction of a solar export charge is that rooftop solar households are being subsidised by others. But does this stack up?

The post Where is proof that rooftop solar is being subsidised by non-solar households? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

AEMC CEO Benn Barr discusses the controversial new solar tax, and the rule maker’s approach to the re-write of the energy market design. Plus: Batteries vs gas.

The post Energy Insiders Podcast: Solar tax: AEMC’s Benn Barr on new export rule appeared first on RenewEconomy.

We are currently recruiting for a financial carbon market analyst with expertise in the EUA market and other carbon markets. The candidate is expected to support growth and delivery of a range of EUA and carbon market offerings. The ideal candidate has consulting experience and a strong background in finance, economics, or a related discipline.

Andrew Forrest details Fortescue plans to produce and provide over 1000GW of zero emissions clean energy – "'cause to do anything else is a commercial nonsense.”

The post “Commercial nonsense:” Andrew Forrest explains why he wants to dump fossil fuels appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Australian developed solar thermal technology selected for a $33 million, US government funded, demonstration project in New Mexico.

The post Australian solar thermal tech selected for US-funded demonstration project appeared first on RenewEconomy.