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Emissions from road transport in New Zealand have doubled since 1990, and the Climate Change Commission recommends sweeping changes to switch to electric transport options. Robert McLachlan, Professor in Applied Mathematics, Massey University Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.

Two-thirds of Victorians want to see electric vehicles supported, not taxed, according to a new EVC survey.

The post Most Victorians want support for electric vehicles, not taxes appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The Andrews Labor Government is reducing the cost of energy for Victorians doing it tough, with a one-off $250 payment to help with their energy bills.

The post Cutting the cost of energy bills for struggling Victorians appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Gas generation slumped to new lows in 2020, as high prices and the continued surge of wind and solar power squeeze the fossil fuel out of the market.

The post Transition fuel? Gas generation slumped sharply in 2020 as wind and solar surged appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Fully operational wind and solar in Australia's main grid will almost double from today’s level in three years, adding an average of more than 500MW a month.

The post Next three years will be huge for big wind and solar projects in Australia appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Germany and Austria have changed their advice about which face covering to wear in public spaces.

Two solar farms listed for sale in NSW experience production shortfalls as a result of inverter problems and a lightning strike.

The post Inverter issues hit NSW solar farms, just as owner seeks buyer offers appeared first on RenewEconomy.

EU carbon’s correlation to European power and gas prices has strengthened in recent weeks as temperatures have dropped, analysis by Carbon Pulse shows, while EUAs' relationship to coal has slackened as demand for the fuel has diminished.

Gina Rinerhart's Roy Hill iron ore mine to build a 30MW solar farm to cut emissions and reduce costs from burning fossil fuels.

The post Gina Rinehart’s iron ore mine to build 30MW solar farm to cut emissions appeared first on RenewEconomy.

World-first research finds human disturbances, on average, restrict an animal's movements by 37%, or increases it by 70%. That’s like needing to travel an extra 11 km to get to work each day. Tim Doherty, ARC DECRA Fellow, University of Sydney Don Driscoll, Professor in Terrestrial Ecology, Deakin University Graeme Hays, Professor of Marine Science, Deakin University Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.

The UK’s main political opposition has urged the British government to impose tougher regulations on offshore gas flaring following campaigners’ showcasing of the phenomenon's climate impact.

The Architecture for REDD+ Transactions (ART) programme began a public consultation period on Monday for the new version of its deforestation reduction standard, which will now aim to also issue carbon credits from planting or restoring forests and change the method for rewarding high-forest, low-deforestation (HFLD) jurisdictions.

Voluntary carbon market (VCM) credit prices largely stagnated over the week as an influential taskforce backed a drastic scaling up in offset use and Microsoft’s disclosure of its buying activities emphasised a shift towards removal-based projects. 

Morrison is gearing up to evolve his climate rhetoric, but leave his policy unchanged. That's a very big problem.

The post Morrison is offering more of the same: indefinite climate delay as time runs out appeared first on RenewEconomy.

BHP signs deal with biggest solar farm in Western Australia to supply half the electricity needs at its Kwinana nickel refinery, slashing costs and emissions.

The post BHP signs deal with W.A.’s biggest solar farm to supply half of refinery’s power needs appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Two of the UK’s most sensitive fishing sites are set to receive better protection.

There's a growing push among businesses, including the finance sector, to protect the climate and nature. Megan C Evans, Lecturer and ARC DECRA Fellow, UNSW Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.

EUAs slipped slightly lower on Monday as weaker energy prices weighed, with observers expecting carbon to remain firm this week despite the resumption of auctions.

Massachusetts electricity generators regulated under the state's Global Warming Solutions Act (GWSA) cap-and-trade programme posted their first annual deficit in 2020 as hotter weather and remote working pushed CO2 output above the scheme's adjusted cap, data showed.