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Data showing record open interest on EU carbon allowance futures and options this year is misleading, Carbon Pulse has learned, with the potential volume to be delivered later this year far below what one exchange is currently reporting, leading to anger amongst market participants.

An international hydroelectric project set to deliver clean energy to Massachusetts should not proceed, because it may actually contribute to increased GHG emissions, according to a new report commissioned by three Maine environmental groups.

California's Air Resources Board (ARB) postponed its approval of cap-and-trade amendments this week as it grapples with a flood of industry questions about proposed price band levels and political issues tied to the midterm elections, regulatory sources said.

The Green Climate Fund (GCF) board wrangled for hours on Friday as nations debated whether to give climate aid to an oil-rich Gulf state.

World body urges Conservative government to ‘step up and show leadership’ on the air pollution crisis

The UK government is putting the health of millions of its citizens at risk by failing to tackle the country’s air pollution crisis, according the UN’s special rapporteur on human rights and the environment.

David Boyd said people’s right to breathe clean air was being violated in the UK and warned the crisis was responsible for up to 50,000 deaths – and devastating the lives of “many millions” more in towns and cities across the country.

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A 1,000-metre spider web and a hellbender devouring a snake are among this week’s pick of images from the natural world

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

The Environment Agency is probing claims exporters are abusing the recycled plastics market.

Europe and Japan await the launch of their joint mission to the little world nearest the Sun.

NSW government trial will install 2.5kW of rooftop solar, free, for low-income households that forego their energy rebate.

The post Free rooftop solar for low-income households in NSW govt deal appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Victorian government backs microgrid in Victoria's north-east that will trial the use of solar, storage and smart controls at the grid edge.

The post Microgrid funding to help Yackandandah reach 100% renewables appeared first on RenewEconomy.

EVs used for on-demand transport services will be exempt from a buy-back levy the WA government is considering to fund a taxi plate "buy back" scheme.

The post WA buy-back of taxi plates exempts electric vehicles appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Infrastructure Victoria report finds $15bn in benefits and a 94% reduction in traffic accidents from shared and autonomous driving.

The post Victoria report says autonomous and shared vehicles will save lives, billions of dollars appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The bones, discovered on the site of an ancient river, are thought to be at least 130,000 years old.

Australia’s Clean Energy Regulator issued a below-average 37,185 carbon credits this week, but noted a small uptick in new project registration ahead of the next ERF auction in December.

The genetically modified insects are part of a project which aims to tackle malaria in Africa.

The first European mission to explore Mercury will begin Saturday: What could it teach us?

Close passing and dooring are serious concerns but there is more to be done to make our streets safer and cleaner, from funding boosts to road planning

The announcement of a Highway Code review for walking and cycling is a forward step for active travel and road safety. It may not be the millions of pounds of investment needed, but it’s a start.

The Department for Transport (DfT) review will cover issues such as how to safely overtake cyclists, guidance on preventing car-dooring of cyclists, and giving pedestrians and cyclists the right of way at side roads.

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A survey of 32,000 samples of dingo droppings and stomach contents reveal that this predator's appetite is as wide-ranging as Australia's landscapes. But medium and large mammals are top of the menu. Tim Doherty, Research Fellow, Deakin University Chris Dickman, Professor in Terrestrial Ecology, University of Sydney Dale Nimmo, Associate professor/ARC DECRA fellow, Charles Sturt University Euan Ritchie, Associate Professor in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, Centre for Integrative Ecology, School of Life & Environmental Sciences, Deakin University Thomas Newsome, Lecturer, University of Sydney Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.

The 2019–20 National Taxonomy Research Grant Program (NTRGP) Capacity-Building Grants round is NOW OPEN. Applications close 2pm (AEDT) on Thursday 29 November 2018.