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Average size of wild animals predicted to fall by a quarter in 100 years through extinctions

Humanity’s ongoing destruction of wildlife will lead to a shrinking of nature, with the average body size of animals falling by a quarter, a study predicts.

The researchers estimate that more than 1,000 larger species of mammals and birds will go extinct in the next century, from rhinos to eagles. They say this could lead to the collapse of ecosystems that humans rely on for food and clean water.

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100kg fish lands in brothers’ five-metre vessel north of Coffs Harbour, slicing man’s arm open

A large marlin weighing up to 100kg jumped into a small boat off the New South Wales coast, seriously injuring two brothers, with one of them suffering a fracture when his arm was sliced open.

The marlin breached and landed in the brothers’ boat off Wooli, north of Coffs Harbour, at midday on Thursday.

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What are some of the practical things the returned Morrison government could do to make Australia better?

Scientists' letter urges wealthy to help fight “ecological catastrophe”.

A new movie highlights the importance of radical hope and courageous action in responding to the climate crisis John Wiseman, Professorial Fellow, University of Melbourne Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.

Alinta wins regulatory approval for Yandin wind farm, which will be biggest in Western Australia.

The post Alinta gets regulatory approval for W.A.’s biggest wind farm appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Renewable energy giants Juwi and Neoen in legal dispute over payments sparked by blackout at Degrussa copper mine and its impact on solar and storage facility there.

The post Juwi and Neoen in court battle over Degrussa solar and storage project appeared first on RenewEconomy.

An unexpected federal election victory for the Morrison Government signals a new environment where state, territory, corporate and community action will need to drive and bolster the momentum for renewable energy development in Australia.

The post Despite Coalition victory, the clean energy transition will continue appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The unexpected victory of conservatives in Australia's election is bad news for the future of global climate action.

The post ‘We have lost Australia for now,’ warns climate scientist in wake of election appeared first on RenewEconomy.

BHP sees early end for thermal coal, huge oppotunities in electric vehicles and renewable energy technologies, and a decarbonised future far different from the Coalition government.

The post BHP sees early end for thermal coal, plugs in to electric future appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Results will shape EU climate and energy policy for next five years, with major ramifications for Germany, Europe, and the global effort to create a climate-friendly economy.

The post Stakes for energy and climate policy are high in EU elections appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Redflow wins "preferred supplier" status to NZ-based Soul Energy, in deal that could yield orders for hundreds of the Australian company's zinc bromine flow batteries.

The post Redflow lands potentially massive battery supply deal with Soul Energy appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Infigen says "firm renewables" cost between $55 to $67/MWh - well below the price of the current coal-dominated grid.

The post Infigen buys first gas plant to support more cheap renewables appeared first on RenewEconomy.

MacMines Austasia abandon plans, raising questions about basin’s viability as a source of Queensland employment

The backer of a massive coal proposal in the Galilee Basin, adjacent to Adani’s Carmichael mine site, has quietly abandoned its plans amid growing doubts about the long-term profitability of Australian thermal coal exports.

The ABC reported this morning that the proponents of the $7bn China Stone mine had withdrawn their application for a mining lease in March.

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Hanwha QCELLS takes leading solar panel market share in UK, and wants to emulate that success in the Australian market.

The post Q CELLS keen to repeat UK solar market success in Australia appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The shock-waves from the Coalition election win are being felt beyond Australia’s shores. Nigel Morris reports back from Intersolar in Munich and why some big developers are changing their plans, and abandoning Queensland altogether.

The post Solar Insiders Podcast: Is Australia now un-investible for big solar? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

GOP members used a House hearing on endangered species to peddle the line that more carbon in the atmosphere is a good thing

The climate crisis has become a top issue among Democrats running for president. But many Republican lawmakers are still resistant to the science showing global heating is a serious, manmade problem.

When Democrats in control of the House scheduled a hearing for international scientists to explain their warnings that humans are critically wounding biodiversity on Wednesday, conservative members of Congress called on career climate science deniers to testify alongside them.

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EUAs climbed by almost a euro on Wednesday to notch a third straight day of gains as next week’s auction dearth continued to lift sentiment while higher gas prices lent support.

Atmospheric observations pinpoint eastern China as the source of rise in ozone-destroying chemicals.