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It turns out, some forests love fire.

The US is about to take a major step towards being able to fly its astronauts into space once again.

The Inlandsis Fund is seeking a vice president of biogas to help build out and qualify the growing pipeline of projects in key North American RFS, LCFS and related markets,

The Inlandsis Fund is seeking an analyst to help make substantial contributions to its investments, portfolio and strategy in carbon markets and renewable natural gas projects.

A layer cake of waterfowl, a cheeky monkey and a much-loved baby giraffe

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Aposthonia ceylonica is more often found in Thailand but the bugs have migrated to Brexit Britain

Name: Webspinners.

Napalm Death’s warm-up act, right? Try again.

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Exclusive: Students issue an open letter ahead of global day of action on 15 March, when young people are expected to strike across 50 nations

• Read the climate strikers’ letter

The students striking from schools around the world to demand action on climate change have issued an uncompromising open letter stating: “We are going to change the fate of humanity, whether you like it or not.”

The letter, published by the Guardian, says: “United we will rise on 15 March and many times after until we see climate justice. We demand the world’s decision makers take responsibility and solve this crisis. You have failed us in the past. [But] the youth of this world has started to move and we will not rest again.”

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Activists behind recent youth-led climate protests say their views are being ignored in the debate about global warming

We, the young, are deeply concerned about our future. Humanity is currently causing the sixth mass extinction of species and the global climate system is at the brink of a catastrophic crisis. Its devastating impacts are already felt by millions of people around the globe. Yet we are far from reaching the goals of the Paris agreement.

Young people make up more than half of the global population. Our generation grew up with the climate crisis and we will have to deal with it for the rest of our lives. Despite that fact, most of us are not included in the local and global decision-making process. We are the voiceless future of humanity.

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Sales of at least 450 million EU Allowances to finance the bloc’s Innovation Fund will likely be spread almost evenly over the next 11 years, in an approach that has broad support from stakeholders and which according to analysts is unlikely to affect prices.

Closing prices, ranges and volumes for China's regional pilot carbon markets this week.

‘It’s honest dollars,’ says one canner, but it’s not easy work – canners plan meticulous routes and often work long hours

“It’s good for the environment,” says Anthony Pemberton, arranging the recyclable empty bottles and cans in his shopping cart. “And I’m a conservationist. You do also get 5¢ per can, which is a motivator.”

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New offset issuances were again well below long-term averages this week as the looming May elections cast uncertainty over the future settings of Australia’s emissions market, despite a fresh pledge from the government to top up its credit-buying fund.

Scott Morrison's week-long celebration of climate and energy policies looks less like a pivot than a crouch. It would make more sense if more renewables were on the agenda, but they aren't.

The post 10 things to know about Scott Morrison’s so-called climate “pivot” appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Australia's warmest summer on record – with extremes of drought, flooding, fire and heat – looks set to continue into autumn, with warmer temperatures and below average rainfall.

The post Warm autumn likely to follow Australia’s hottest summer on record appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Pan-European decentralised renewable electricity system connected across a high-volume super grid described as least-cost option to achieve Paris Agreement goals and power EU.

The post Renewables super grid proposed to solve Europe’s energy dilemma appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Given the rapidly falling cost of solar and wind, the renewables industry should be actively fighting for Australia to rapidly move to 100% renewables and beyond.

The post It’s time for Australia’s renewables industry to go all in appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Compliance-oriented entities significantly increased their RGGI allowance holdings during the fourth quarter amid higher trading activity and rising prices, according to a report published Thursday.

Hydrogen is a clean fuel that can replace or augment natural gas, coal and oil. Momentum is building worldwide for the development of a global hydrogen market. Australia could play a leading role in this market because of our abundant energy...

The wait is finally over: Tesla releases the cheapest "mass market" version of the Model 3 yet, and send its website into overload.

The post Tesla’s big news: the base Model 3 electric sedan is finally available appeared first on RenewEconomy.