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Danish utility Orsted reported a 31% drop in its bioenergy and EU ETS-regulated thermal power and heat output in Q1 2019 as demand slumped due to warmer weather combined with the company’s gradual move away from fossil fuels.

Researchers collected samples from rivers in Suffolk and found the drug when testing for chemicals.

High Court judges rule in favour of the government's decision to approve airport expansion plans.

New legislation makes it illegal to kill beavers or destroy dams and lodges without a licence

Wildlife campaigners have hailed a “historic day for Scotland” as beavers are granted protected status nearly a decade after their successful reintroduction in Argyll.

It is now illegal to kill the animals, or destroy established dams and lodges, without a licence.

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Smart Energy Council report finds ALP battery rebate and finance policies could help deliver massive electricity cost savings for households – up to $1,860 a year.

The post Labor battery subsidy could deliver 80% cut to household electricity bills appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Federal Labor unveils plan for a VPP of solar schools, through $1bn government loans scheme to help schools invest in PV and battery storage.

The post Solar schools to create 364MW virtual power plant in Labor policy plan appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Campaigners had hoped to stop airport expansion, saying it was inconsistent with Paris Agreement on climate change

Campaigners fighting to stop the expansion of Heathrow have failed in their attempt at the high court to block the new runway.

Five judicial reviews were challenging the legality of the government’s decision to allow a third runway at Heathrow airport.

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New Zealand’s interim Climate Change Commission has submitted to the government its recommendation on whether agriculture should be in the ETS, but publication of the advice will be delayed amid reports the ruling coalition partners have struck a separate deal for methane emissions.

Electric car or pool? The fact it, one of these will consume much less electricity than the other.

The post Electric vehicle or swimming pool: Which uses more electricity? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Brisbane's Tritium opens world-leading R&D facility for EV charging and testing centre in Amsterdam.

The post World’s largest Tritium EV charging R&D facility launched in Brisbane appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The latest render of Tesla's yet-to-be-unveiled electric ute goes all out in cyberpunk design.

The post All-electric Tesla ute could take “cyber punk” to a new level appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The Yeelirrie uranium mine is the latest instalment in Australia's long tradition of ignoring the dignity and welfare of Aboriginal communities in the pursuit of nuclear fuel. Jessica Urwin, PhD Candidate, Australian National University Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.

Leading solar manufacturer Hanwha to launch “next generation” 100% renewable electricity retailer in Australia, using software platform of UK-based Octopus Energy.

The post Hanwha to launch 100% renewable “next gen” energy retailer in Australia appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Citizen-funded campaign to flag up illegal levels of toxic air to London buyers and renters

A citizen-funded advertising campaign against air pollution will target the property market with billboard slogans including “Location, location, lung disease” and “The neighbourhood’s gone to the docs”.

These will be accompanied by online ads and a website where homebuyers and renters in London will be able to look up levels of toxic air for the property they are considering. The campaign will launch in the capital in late May and there are plans to make it nationwide.

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Jellyfish’s sting carries enough venom to kill more than 60 people

An antidote has been discovered for the world’s most venomous creature, the Australian box jellyfish.

Researchers at the University of Sydney have found an antidote for the sting of the jellyfish – which carries enough venom to kill more than 60 people.

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A commercial thermal energy storage system by 1414° that converts biogas from a wastewater treatment plant has begun operating in South Australia.

The post 1414 launches biogas energy storage system at wastewater plant appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Greens leader Richard di Natale labels Coalition a disaster on climate and energy, and pushes Labor to go where it doesn't want to go - at least not yet.

The post Greens, independents pile pressure on Labor over climate, energy appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Socialist vote jumps in mining regions after deal to transition away from coal, manifesto calls for ‘consideration of planetary limits as conditions for economic progress’.

The post Spain’s socialists win election with Green New Deal platform appeared first on RenewEconomy.

ReNu Energy executes Term Sheets with Astronergy Solar Australia Pty Ltd for the acquisition of 2 x 5.8MW DC solar farm developments in South Australia.

The post ReNu Energy signs Term Sheets to acquire 2 x 5.8MW DC of solar farms in SA appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Shares in Tempo suspended amid cost over-runs at new solar project and departure of top executives, and as company turns to former head of failed RCR to help it out.

The post Another solar farm contractor falls victim to rising project costs appeared first on RenewEconomy.