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A Singapore-based energy trading firm has hired a former offset originator with Shell to help build a carbon trading business.

Developers under contract with Australia’s Emissions Reduction Fund have delivered more than 1.5 million carbon credits to the government since the start of December, while reports say Chevron is facing fresh problems with storing carbon at its Gorgon LNG platform.

Weaker sharks are less effective hunters, which can upset the balance of the ecosystem, say authors of study into impacts of hotter oceans

Baby sharks will emerge from their egg cases earlier and weaker as water temperatures rise, according to a new study that examined the impact of warming oceans on embryos.

About 40% of all shark species lay eggs, and the researchers found that one species unique to the Great Barrier Reef spent up to 25 days less in their egg cases under temperatures expected by the end of the century.

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South Korean carbon allowances have dropped by 38% since mid-December, as bearish sentiment has returned after a short-term surge in demand from energy companies ended.

Post-Brexit regulation doesn’t match new EU rules to tackle ocean pollution, despite UK being Europe’s largest plastic waste producer

The UK has been accused of failing to honour its promise to curb shipments of plastic waste to developing countries, after it emerged Britain’s new post-Brexit regulations are less stringent than those imposed by the EU.

From 1 January, shipments of unsorted plastic waste from the EU to non-OECD countries were banned.

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What if we had a system, like Medicare, where costly fire prevention measures were subsidised? David Bowman, Professor of Pyrogeography and Fire Science, University of Tasmania Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.

The era of cheap gas proves fleeting, with international gas prices surging back to record high levels.

The post Global gas prices ‘explode’, bouncing back to historical highs appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Untreated wastewater is responsible for the deaths of 800 children under five every day, and inflicts serious damage to the environment. Knowing where sewage ends up is vital. Jacqueline Thomas, Lecturer in Environmental and Humanitarian Engineering, University of Sydney Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.

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Origin Energy unveils its own big battery ambitions, a huge 700MW project to be co-located at Eraring power station.

The post Origin Energy plans mammoth 700MW big battery in NSW’s Hunter Region appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Harbour porpoises exposed to PCBs had shrunken testicles, suggesting sperm and fertility effects.

South Korean car maker Kia will bring the all-electric e-Niro to Australia in mid-2021.

The post Kia finally secures all-electric e-Niro for Australia appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Based at our Cannon Place office, the CBI Infrastructure and Energy team works with businesses and government to help change policy to enable the delivery of critical infrastructure and the transition to a low-carbon economy– including energy, transport and housing – which underpins the UK economy and supports a more prosperous and sustainable society.

As part of our continued efforts to lead the transition to a low carbon, sustainable global economy, an exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced subject matter expert to help build and lead a new Climate Intelligence Unit for Macquarie Group, which will provide central resource to support businesses, functions and colleagues with actionable intelligence on climate science, markets, policy and competitors.

A new research paper highlights the potential for cascading climate action, triggered by major policy changes.

The post New research shows ‘positive’ tipping points create cascading climate action appeared first on RenewEconomy.

*PREMIUM LISTING (viewable by non-subscribers) – The Forestry Program Officer is an important technical role within the American Carbon Registry (ACR), providing support to the Director of Forestry, and other members of ACR staff on all aspects of registry management.

Morrison government policies are working to grow Australia's dependence on transport fuels, rather than improving energy security.

The post New government subsidies deepen Australia’s reliance on fossil fuels for transport appeared first on RenewEconomy.

*PREMIUM LISTING (viewable by non-subscribers) – The Program Officer is a technical role within the American Carbon Registry (ACR), contributing to all aspects of ACR services, including, but not limited to ensuring the highest level of quality for all ACR-registered projects and related offset credits issued by ACR.

The Smart Energy Council secures key partnership with German Energy Agency to develop certification scheme for green hydrogen.

The post Smart Energy Council secures international partner for green hydrogen certification scheme appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Owners of Vales Point coal-fired power station told to apply for a $8.7m grant to pay for repairs weeks after funding was announced in the federal budget.

The post Vales Point told to apply for $8.7m coal upgrade grant, weeks after it was announced in federal budget appeared first on RenewEconomy.