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EEX’s European carbon trading volumes surged in the first six months of 2024, compared to the previous year, driven by "significant growth in order book activity" on secondary market EUA futures activity as a result of a new scheme introduced in 2023.

Some 132 businesses and financial institutions with combined annual revenues of $1.1 trillion have called for the governments of the world to strengthen their nature policies in the build-up to biodiversity conference COP16.

Reforms to UK carbon pricing and maintaining momentum behind carbon capture and storage (CCS) clusters are two of the 10 priorities identified by industry, academia, and civil society organisations to grow the UK’s clean industry.

India’s largest farming state has partnered with a local non-profit and a Singapore-based developer for agroforestry projects across the state in order to boost farmers’ incomes through carbon credit revenue.

Chinese regulators have released a three-year action plan for the low-carbon transformation of coal-fired power plants, with a focus on the development of co-firing methods as well as carbon capture, utilisation, and storage (CCUS).

New Zealand’s carbon market has seen robust volumes of NZUs change hands in recent weeks, however the market is still in a wait-and-see mindset ahead of key government decisions and announcements.

The last thing we want to do is take the pleasure away from eating. But bite-sized changes add up to significant environmental benefits. Michalis Hadjikakou, Senior Lecturer in Environmental Sustainability, School of Life and Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Science, Engineering & Built Environment, Deakin University Carla Archibald, Research Fellow, Conservation Science, Deakin University Özge Geyik, Visitor, School of Life and Environmental Sciences, Deakin University Pankti Shah, PhD student, Deakin University Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.

Some investors find making money through biodiversity too complicated compared to more traditional means, a pre-print paper has suggested.

Sun Cable can now start the groundwork leading up to a final decision on the project, which will initially supply Australian customers.

The post Sun Cable gets environmental tick for solar and transmission part of “world’s biggest” project appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Former NSW energy minister says deniers have not gone away, and the renewables industry needs to step up to counter the anti-wind and solar propaganda.

The post “The silence has been deafening:” Matt Kean urges industry to take on renewable naysayers appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Scientists believe the world’s rarest whale may have washed up on a New Zealand beach. Spade-toothed beaked whales have never been seen alive; beaked whales are believed to be exceptionally deep divers, spending their time far below the surface hunting squid and small fish. The specimen has been transported to cold storage and is awaiting examination. If confirmed to be a spade-toothed whale, it will be the first ever to be dissected by scientists.

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The Antarctic blast chilling Australia's east coast has brought new records for wind generation and for operational demand on the National Electricity Market.

The post Arctic blast blows wind energy to new highs, smashes records for winter grid demand appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Plans to develop a 400MW wind farm and big battery in Queensland's Maranoa region joins queue for federal environmental assessment.

The post Wind farm and big battery planned for coal seam gas hub seeks federal green tick appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The big four banks have made significant strides to curb lending for fossil fuel projects but a report says they still have not met their own climate targets.

The post Big banks go cool on coal and gas but fall well short on climate funding: report appeared first on RenewEconomy.

US-based BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, published guidelines outlining its voting strategy at shareholder meetings on behalf of funds with climate-related investment objectives, inclusive of positions on corporate disclosures, shareholder proposals, and board effectiveness.

AEMO boss says nuclear too slow to replace coal, and confirms that "notion of baseload" will not compete with grid powered by cheaper renewables.

The post Nuclear too slow to replace coal, and baseload “simply can’t compete” with wind and solar, AEMO boss says appeared first on RenewEconomy.

As part of the annual Beaker Street festival, a celebration of science and art in Tasmania, finalist images in the festival’s annual science photographic competition will be on show at the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery from 6 August to 23 August

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The US Department of Transportation (DOT) has revealed its plans to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to align the sector with the country’s international climate commitments, but emphasised that achieving these goals requires additional support.

RGGI allowance (RGA) values jumped over the past week on the back of strong power demand and high summer temperatures, as the futures market witnessed roughly four-month low volumes amidst the ongoing wait for programme review developments.

Dozens of unique animal and insect finds have helped secure protection for an unspoilt mountain forest.