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Politicians flying less or cutting out meat is ‘missing link’ in climate action
Exclusive: Study suggests people more willing to reduce own carbon footprint if they see leaders doing the same
Political leaders “walking the talk” on climate action by flying less or eating less meat could be a “crucial missing link” in fighting global heating, according to a study.
Researchers found that people are significantly more willing to reduce their own carbon footprint if they see leaders doing the same. The finding, by psychologists in the UK, was not a given, as green action by high-profile people can sometimes be dismissed as virtue-signalling.
Continue reading...Nature-positive insurance practices gain traction, but faster integration needed, report says
Japanese companies team up to cut emissions from LNG value chain
Sharks found to eat sea urchins as large as their heads in accidental discovery by Australian researchers
Researchers tethered 50 long-spined and 50 short-spined urchins outside lobster den and sharks were observed ‘smashing the whole thing’
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An experiment designed to investigate lobster predation on sea urchins unexpectedly found that Port Jackson and crested horn sharks ate the spiky animals instead.
The research, led by University of Newcastle marine ecologist Jeremy Day, involved tethering sea urchins at the entrance to a lobster den – home to at least 20 large eastern rock lobsters – near Wollongong on the south coast of New South Wales.
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Continue reading...Researchers wanted to study lobsters eating sea urchins. But sharks ate their lunch — video
An experiment designed to investigate the role lobsters play in regulating sea urchin numbers unexpectedly found sharks were eating them instead. The research, led by the University of Newcastle marine ecologist Jeremy Day, involved 50 long-spined and 50 short-spined sea urchins tethered to the entrance of a lobster den on the south coast of NSW. Over the course of 25 nights, sharks ate 45 of the urchins, while lobsters ate only four. Sea urchins are native to NSW but have become are a pest in Tasmania, where they are threatening local ecosystems
Continue reading...Week in wildlife in pictures: bears caught in the act, a glamorous seal and a fugitive emu
The best of this week’s wildlife photographs from around the world
Continue reading...Collins Street falcons: two chicks have hatched on skyscraper and are taking meals – video
The stars of 367 Collins Street have welcomed baby birds to the nest. Two hungry chicks are taking meals after entering the world on a Melbourne skyscraper. Last year’s eggs were unable to hatch after the mother stopped incubating – likely due to a territorial dispute – making the stakes all the higher this year
Continue reading...Snowy plays down diesel allowance for Kurri Kurri, but gas pipeline problems persist
The post Snowy plays down diesel allowance for Kurri Kurri, but gas pipeline problems persist appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Ex-carbon offsetting boss charged in New York with multimillion-dollar fraud
Kenneth Newcombe, formerly CEO of C-Quest Capital, indicted over allegations of carbon credit manipulation
A former carbon offsetting executive has been charged with fraud by US federal authorities, who allege that he helped to manipulate data from projects in rural Africa and Asia to fraudulently obtain carbon credits worth tens of millions of dollars.
Kenneth Newcombe, former CEO of C-Quest Capital LLC and a leading figure in the offsetting industry, was indicted on Wednesday in New York with commodities and wire fraud.
Continue reading...Australia’s largest operating wind farm sends first power to Sunshine State grid
The post Australia’s largest operating wind farm sends first power to Sunshine State grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Renewable penetration record falls for third time this week on Australia’s main grid
The post Renewable penetration record falls for third time this week on Australia’s main grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.
New video shows sharks making an easy meal of spiky sea urchins, shedding light on an undersea mystery
Carmakers ramp up pressure on chancellor for EV sales subsidies
Bosses say cost of complying with zero-emission vehicle mandate is ‘astronomical, and unsustainable’
UK electric car sales hit a record high in September, even as bosses from big carmakers told the chancellor that government targets were putting too much pressure on the industry.
The British industry sold 56,300 electric cars during the month, the highest on record, according to preliminary data published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), a lobby group.
Continue reading...Macquarie’s Aula jumps on board plans to build massive wind farm in New South Wales
The post Macquarie’s Aula jumps on board plans to build massive wind farm in New South Wales appeared first on RenewEconomy.
If Peter Dutton has a better understanding of the cost of building nuclear, then let’s see it
The post If Peter Dutton has a better understanding of the cost of building nuclear, then let’s see it appeared first on RenewEconomy.
“Differences of opinion:” Queensland state LNP insists it will not sign up to Dutton’s nuclear plan
The post “Differences of opinion:” Queensland state LNP insists it will not sign up to Dutton’s nuclear plan appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Australian carbon, biodiversity offset developer raising capital for Queensland assets
“Agile and industry facing:” University launches first of a kind hydrogen R&D hub
The post “Agile and industry facing:” University launches first of a kind hydrogen R&D hub appeared first on RenewEconomy.
WCI Markets: ARB rulemaking update expectations drive up CCAs amidst inexplicable WCA rally
Canadian cement manufacturer targets emissions reductions with $38 mln low-carbon fuel investment
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