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We must make protected areas more effective, to conserve what’s left of Earth’s plants and animals. Timothy Neal, Senior lecturer in Economics / Institute for Climate Risk and Response, UNSW Sydney Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.

NSW's new Consumer Energy Strategy aims for 1 million homes and small businesses kitted out with solar batteries by 2035, crucial for a no coal grid.

The post NSW aims for a million solar battery homes in landmark consumer energy strategy for no coal grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.

China saw its domestic thermal power generation expand last month from a year earlier with increased coal output, but hydro and solar power production continued to post stronger annual growth.

Significant milestone claimed as tests validate first use of vanadium electrolyte produced at Perth facility in a functioning battery.

The post Milestone for vanadium flow battery technology after electrolyte tests for Australian project appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Rooftop solar continues to reshape the grid, with record levels of large scale curtailment, even as coal plants dialled down to their bare minimum.

The post Record curtailment as rooftop solar reshapes biggest coal grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The US climate movement must support a candidate that celebrates fracking and the growth of a domestic fossil fuel industry, because the alternative is Donald Trump.

The post Why Harris v Trump is the everything-but-climate election appeared first on RenewEconomy.

W.A. government seeks expressions of interest in four new transmission corridors to deliver huge amounts of wind and solar to Australia's most fossil dependent economic region.

The post Australia’s most fossil dependent economy opens up to renewable energy highways appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The High Speed Rail Authority has publicly outlined plans that allow for some optimism that Australia could have these trains in the late 2030s. Philip Laird, Honorary Principal Fellow, University of Wollongong Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.

Just 14 of Auckland’s largest building rooftops add up to the same area as the biggest solar farm – but they could generate electricity where it’s most used to keep the lights on during disasters. Priscila Besen, Lecturer in Sustainable Architecture, Auckland University of Technology Andrew Burgess, Senior Lecturer in Architecture, Auckland University of Technology Ann Morrison, Associate Professor in Interactive Design, Auckland University of Technology Imelda Piri, Lecturer in Environmental Engineering, Auckland University of Technology Stacy Vallis, Lecturer in Architecture , Auckland University of Technology Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.

As Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore spend months longer than planned on ISS, three astronauts tell us what life is like in orbit.

As Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore spend months longer than planned on ISS, three astronauts tell us what life is like in orbit.

The Polaris Dawn crew is back following a mission featuring the world's first commercial spacewalk.

The Polaris Dawn crew is back following a mission featuring the world's first commercial spacewalk.

Leaked government figures show proportion of assets in adequate condition has fallen ‘significantly below’ target

Thousands of flood defences in England that are supposed to protect properties from serious damage are in a state of disrepair, according to official figures leaked to the Observer before what is expected to be a wetter than usual autumn.

Data from inside the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and the Environment Agency about the so-called “asset condition” of key flood defences shows the proportion of those regarded as being in adequate condition now stands at just 92.6%, compared with 97.9% in 2018-19. This is the proportion of defences judged to be fit for purpose after rigorous inspection by experts.

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As Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore spend months longer than planned on ISS, three astronauts tell us what life is like in orbit.

A public hearing is set to examine the events surrounding the catastrophic failure of Oceangate’s submersible.

A public hearing is set to examine the events surrounding the catastrophic failure of Oceangate’s submersible.

From donning ‘pie-proof’ bike helmets to conversing with the songbirds, the key to avoiding avian conflict might be learning to speak their language, experts say

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Down a gravel track in the backblocks west of Ipswich ride six middle-aged women. Their bikes are black, their shorts and exercise tops nondescript – but strapped atop their helmets are party hats.

“You know those little cone hats you used to wear as a kid?” Christina Slik says. “With the streamers on top and the reflective colouring?”

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Environmental approval for wind and solar farms have to consider habitat loss for precious species, but do not yet consider the biggest threat, which is climate change, or the benefits of reduced coal emissions.

The post Breeding grounds, flight paths and climate change: Getting balance right on wind and solar approvals appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Financial entities continued to bolster V25 California Carbon Allowance (CCA) holdings, reducing exposure to V24s over the week, while traders tempered RGGI net length as shoulder season weakness set in, according to data from the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).