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Britain's endangered willow tit needs vast area to thrive, research finds
Under 3,000 pairs survive, which each require 7 ha to prosper, with ex-industrial sites ideal for breeding
The willow tit, one of Britain’s smallest and most endangered birds, requires a surprisingly large area of wild land to thrive, according to research.
Less than 3,000 pairs of the bird survive, mainly on brownfield sites in former coal mining areas, making it the fastest declining resident species, with numbers plummeting by 94% since 1970.
Continue reading...UPC/AC land debt finance for 400MW solar project and big battery in NSW
UPC and AC land debt finance for first 400MW of their massive solar and battery project in NSW, part of plans to replace capacity of Liddell coal generator.
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Tough air pollution targets needed to cut health inequalities, say MPs
Cross-party committee says deprived groups contribute least but suffer most from dirty air
The government must set tough new air pollution targets to reduce the stark health inequalities suffered by disadvantaged communities, a cross-party committee of MPs has said.
Dirty air causes up to 64,000 early deaths a year in the UK, according to their report, and disproportionately harms those living in deprived areas and those from minority ethnic communities. The fact that these groups contribute the least to air pollution “increases the moral case for action”, said the MPs.
Continue reading...Union labels solar a “cowboy industry” after Queensland project lay-offs
Australia's Electrical Trades Union slams "brutal" text message sacking of 230 workers on a Queensland solar farm as laying bare the ugly side of the national solar industry.
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Our national water policy is outdated, unfair and not fit for climate challenges: major new report
Amazon invests in 759MW offshore wind farm to power European operations
Amazon to buy half the output of the 759MW Hollandse Kust Noord offshore wind farm to help power the company’s operations across Europe.
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AEMO prepares for negative NEM demand with request for new rules
With periods of negative electricity demand expected as early as next year, AEMO seeks urgent rule changes to prevent settlement systems falling over.
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Redflow lands deal to supply 50-plus zinc-bromine batteries to Optus
Redflow secures deal to install at least 56 zinc-bromine flow batteries at remote Optus mobile base stations as part of a government-backed bushfire resilience initiative.
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Vestas launches 15MW offshore wind turbine – world’s largest
Vestas unveils world’s new largest offshore wind turbine, a 15MW behemoth with a massive swept area in excess of 43,000m2.
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Tesla to sell Model 2 to global market, could be ready this year
Tesla may sell an electric "Model 2" hatchback on the global market this year, but first must face regulatory battles in China.
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AGL promises urgent rethink as batteries, EV’s “take off” and coal profits sink
AGL promises a rethink in strategy as demand for battery storage and EVs "takes off" and as the outlook for coal generation dims.
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Report backs bill to drive new carbon offset projects in South Australia
Toxic air puts six million at risk of lung damage
WA Liberals target 100 pct renewables by 2030 in surprising climate plan
The West Australian Liberal climate plan has huge gap, but a surprising ambition to clean up the grid and reach 100 pct renewables by 2030. Is it just to save the furniture?
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Delta turns down Taylor’s $8.7 million grant for Vales Point upgrades
Owners of Vales Point power station turn down $8.7 million grant, blaming the Morrison government for taking too long to approve funds for turbine upgrades.
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Pablo Escobar: Why scientists want to kill Colombia's hippos
Solar could overtake coal as India’s main energy supply within ten years: IEA
A new report from the IEA shows that solar is likely to be the star of India's future energy system, but plenty of tricky policy is needed.
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