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Insects are ‘the glue in nature’, says Anne Sverdrup-Thygeson, underpinning the food and water we rely on

Humanity must save insects, if not for their sake, then for ourselves, a leading entomologist has warned.

“Insects are the glue in nature and there is no doubt that both the [numbers] and diversity of insects are declining,” said Prof Anne Sverdrup-Thygeson, at the Norwegian University of Life Sciences. “At some stage the whole fabric unravels and then we will really see the consequences.”

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Big generator bidding over summer shatter myth of cheap "base-load", as rising coal and gas costs send prices to record highs, and rooftop solar reduces demand.

The post Rising coal and gas costs push Australia electricity prices to record highs appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Horses can stand on three legs and rest the other leg. They can change the leg they rest so that all of their legs get a chance to have a break. Susan Hazel, Senior Lecturer, School of Animal and Veterinary Science, University of Adelaide Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.

Nearly a million species face extinction if we do not fundamentally change our relationship with natural world, according to world’s largest assessment of biodiversity.

The post ‘Revolutionary change’ needed to stop global extinction crisis appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Curtailment of wind generation in South Australia falls to just one per cent in latest quarter.

The post Wind curtailment falls to one per cent in South Australia appeared first on RenewEconomy.

New big batteries lower costs in frequency markets, and cash in on morning and evening peaks, while pumped hydro still struggles to make money in spot market.

The post Big batteries displace coal, and lower costs in frequency markets appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The success of the rehabilitation of the Ranger uranium mine will be judged by criteria created by the mining company. Rebecca Lawrence, Affiliate, Sydney Environment Institute; Honorary Associate, Macquarie University, Macquarie University Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.

Morrison admits emissions are rising under the Coalition, and then falsely claims that renewable boom the result of Coalition policies. In fact, they tried to scrap them.

The post Morrison concedes emissions have “lifted”, claims credit for recovery in renewables investment appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Different councils and different rescue organisations can have different rules about how long they can keep animals. Melissa Starling, Postdoctoral researcher, University of Sydney Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.

Hiring more women, dealing with disasters and accidents and upskilling the workforce - just another day in the life of Athalie Williams

Hard, soft, smelly or blue - there's a cheese for every occasion. But is it time to rethink our relationship with this delicious dairy product?

CEC says Queensland government’s looming large-scale solar installation rule change contradicts itself – making it both confusing and potentially industry-crippling.

The post Queensland solar industry in “chaos,” with no clarity on rule change appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The environment secretary said wildlife charities had advised him to "be cautious".

Dutch capital to phase in ban of petrol and diesel-powered vehicles and pleasure boats starting from next year.

The post Amsterdam to go all electric – ban petrol, diesel vehicles from 2030 appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Rio Tinto opts to power Kennecott copper mine in Utah with renewables, via power purchase agreement, after permanently shutting the facility’s coal plant.

The post Rio Tinto closes coal plant, taps renewables to power Utah mine appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Scientists are aiming to revive traditional varieties of oat which could stand up better to disease.

Six new positions are advertised by Tesla as it gears up for the arrival of the Model 3 electric sedan in Australia.

The post Telsa boosts Australia workforce ahead of Model 3 arrival appeared first on RenewEconomy.

About 10,000 dummies and body parts are piled up at the creepy recycling centre.

Almost 600 conservation experts have signed a letter by the wildlife charity WWF, published to coincide with UN report into loss of biodiversity

Almost 600 conservation experts have signed the Call4Nature open letter written by wildlife charity WWF, which is being published to coincide with the IPBES report (see letter below).

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