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As many as eight government MPs opposed the NEG in that meeting, and have reserved their right to cross the floor when it comes before Parliament.

New Zealand carbon allowances rose more than 3.2% on Tuesday as the market responded to a raft of government proposals to amend the emissions trading scheme.

Culling and loss of moorland in favour of conifer forests blamed for severe decline in wildlife

The number of mountain hares on moorlands in the eastern Scottish Highlands has fallen to less than 1% of the level recorded more than 60 years ago, according to a long-term study.

The Centre for Ecology & Hydrology and the RSPB teamed up to study counts of the animals over several decades on moorland managed for red grouse shooting and nearby mountain land.

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Smart Energy Council counts eight "lies" told by the federal energy minister in his Sunday ABC TV interview – and fact-checks them all.

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Single-Column Responsive Email Template WA SENG Newsletter #2 - August 2018 Welcome to the WA SENG Division Newsletter The WA SENG committee has had a very busy few months planning some great events and looking at opportunities to provide more value to our members. This month's newsletter includes: An overview of our June Event: "Implementation of EEI - Anammox process for wastewater treatment" An invitation to our August Event: "PFAS: Sustainable Management and Remediation" An overview of our Upcoming Events Information on the SCINEMA International Science Film Festival 2018 Interesting Snippets Awards and items Open for comment If you have any feedback or suggestions regarding what you would like WA SENG to be doing more of, please let me know at info@seng.org.au Michelle North Chair, WA Sustainable Engineering Society ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- June event: Implementation of EEI - Anammox process for wastewater treatment This fantastic event "Implementation of EEI - Anammox process for wastewater treatment" was held in at the WA Engineers Australia Auditorium on 20 June 2018. Dr Raj Kurup delivered a fascinating presentation about the award-winning anammox process technology that his company, Environmental Engineers International Pty Ltd (EEI), has developed for treating high nitrogen effluent streams. WA SENG wishes to thank Dr Kurup for his time and inspiring contribution to sustainable engineering practice. August event: PFAS: Sustainable Management and Remediation Managing Director & Principal Environmental Scientist of Western Environmental Pty Ltd, James Gibson will be presenting “PFAS: Sustainable Management and Remediation” on Thurs 30 August 2018 (5:30pm start, with refreshments 6:30-7pm) at the WA Engineers Australia auditorium. James will provide a succinct summary of PFAS chemistry, where to expect these compounds to be present, and the current limitations in assessment methodologies that feed into management decision making. James will also discuss the: Current state and national framework for PFAS assessment and management. Risk drivers for remediation and management. An overview of current PFAS treatment technologies and management options and their overall sustainability. Register HERE. Upcoming Events Asbestos Training Workshop 17 September 2018, 5:30pm for a 6pm start to 7pm Auditorium, WA Engineers Australia, 712 Murray St West Perth A joint event with the Construction Panel, WA SENG and Risk Engineering Society, this presentation will by Aurora Environmental will increase member’s knowledge and awareness of asbestos identification and risk assessments. More details coming soon! Enviro Drinks 6 September 6, 2018, 5:30 PM - LateWolf Lane, 321 Murray Street, Perth WA 6000 An "Enviro Drinks" event has been arranged for Perth, providing a networking platform across the whole environmental industry. The event is hosted by the Australasian Land & Groundwater Association (ALGA) in collaboration with Australian Contaminated Land Consultants Association (ACLCA), Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand (EIANZ) and Environmental Consultants Association (ECA). Regiser here Arbor Centre WA Presentation: Protection of Trees on Development Sites October/November 2018 Auditorium, WA Engineers Australia, 712 Murray St West Perth At a time when we are losing urban trees at a rapid rate, often unnecessarily, the Australia Standard AS 4970 - Protection of Trees on Development Sites - 2009, can provide a powerful tool for initiating and guiding, the tree retention process. This AS 4970 presentation by Charlie Firth of the Arbor Centre Pty Ltd is targeted at a more executive, decision making level (for those in roles such as Planners, Engineers, Architects, Landscape Architects and Parks managers etc.) and is formulated to provide: A broad overview of AS 4970; what it models; what it actually says; and the staged process it recommends for tree retention; An overview, and examples of how to manage the tree retention process, from planning and decision making, through to implementation. Over all, the aim of the presentation is to equip participants, with a broad understanding of how to utilise this Australian Standard AS 4970, to support the successful retention of worthwhile trees in the urban environment. This should: increase participant understanding of the tree retention process and; Increase participant capacity to ask the right kind of questions, at the right times. Note - if there are any aspects that you would like the presentation to focus on, please let us know at info@seng.org.au SCINEMA International Science Film Festival 2018 During the month of August, the Australia’s Science Channel is presenting the “SCINEMA” International Science Film Festival. SCINEMA is the largest science film festival in the southern hemisphere, celebrating international science-related drama and documentary films. SCINEMA 2018 provides FREE screenings of amazing films about the human body and movement, energy and transport, environment and nature, health and medical, space and astronomy, innovation and technology, which you can watch in the comfort of your own home or arrange a workplace screening. The Environment Program comprises of the films “Grassroots”, “Nature Calls”, “Planet Earth II: Grasslands”, and the “The Kingdom: How Fungi Made Our World”. These are recommended for nature and environment enthusiasts who wants to witness the beauty of our world, as well as those making an effort to understand and preserve it. More info here: https://scinema.australiascience.tv/community­program/ Interesting Snippets For your interest, horror and amusement, WA SENG makes no claims regarding the accuracy or currency of these items, but always refers to authoritative sources. The War on Waste Click here to access the ABC’s War on Waste podcasts, sign up to the email newsletter (for great waste-saving tips), and do what’s "Good for your ‘Hood" by downloading the Action Toolkit to fight the war on waste in your area. Engineers Australia Report on the National Energy Plan Read here about the Finkel Report’s major shortcomings, as identified by the Chair of Engineers Australia’s Electrical College. Read about the Engineers Australia's recently released submission for the Australian Government's final draft of the NEG Detailed Design Consultancy Paper here. Linc Energy directors face criminal charges Five directors of the now-liquidated Linc Energy have been criminally charged and face up to 5 years jail for actions that may be summarised as ecological vandalism undertaken for commercial reasons. Read more about the prosecution’s outcomes regarding Linc’s failure to acknowledge the damage and attempts to hide it from the regulator, here. Weak Australian climate policy losing billions in health benefits Professor Capon of the University of Sydney explains how the implementation of less-polluting modes of transport and energy sources would significantly reduce the associated health costs, benefitting Australia's budget bottom line. Find out more here. Green economy reaches 6% of global listed equity market The chief executive of FTSE Russell has declared the green economy now holds a share of the global equity market that is equivalent to the oil and gas economy, as they increase and decrease, respectively. Find more authoritative details regarding the world’s transition to sustainable industries here. California is Exceeding its Emissions Targets Greenhouse gas pollution levels have been reduced to 1990 levels ahead of its 2020 deadline and its Carbon Intensity is down 38% from 2001 levels. Read more details here. Scotland Breaking Renewables Records According to WWF Scotland, energy harvested from wind turbines over 6 months in 2017 produced enough electricity to fulfil the entire nation’s power demands for six days. Find more encouraging statistics about Scotland’s successful transition process here. Two huge solar farms for NSW German renewable energy giant Innogy will soon begin construction of two solar farms in NSW expected to contribute 460MW to the power grid. Find out more here. Awards and Open for Comment Infrastructure Sustainability Council of Australia (ISCA) Awards ISCA's Sustainability in Infrastructure Awards recognise and reward projects, assets, organisations and individuals who demonstrate leadership in advancing infrastructure sustainability. There will be six awards this year: IS Outstanding Achievement Award - Design IS Outstanding Achievement Award - As Built IS Organisational Leadership Award IS Individual Leadership Award IS Individual Emerging Leadership Award (Aged 30 or under) - NEW IS Innovation Award - NEW Petition to enact legistlation to ban new investments in coal Sign the petition here for the Queensland Government to enact legislation banning all new investment in coal, oil, and gas projects within Queensland, that contribute to global warming. 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London Assembly call for bins to be placed in men’s toilets so items that could cause blockages are not flushed away

Men using public toilets in London may soon be confronted with an unusual new arrival in their cubicles.

Sanitary bins, familiar for years in female loos, are poised to be introduced into male conveniences in an attempt to cut down on fatbergs in the capital’s sewers, if Greater London Assembly members have their way. Men use wet wipes too, as well as other products that can clog the sewers if they are flushed, not binned.

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Turnbull says he would welcome new coal generator, and prepares to fight Labor on emissions.

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Macquarie snaps up Conergy solar team and portfolio to deepen its interest in battery storage.

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Study suggests 40 million EV charging points may be built globally within the next 12 years.  But in China, they may have built too many chargers too soon.

The post 40 million EV charging points predicted by 2030, but China may have peaked too early appeared first on RenewEconomy.

We are currently seeking a Student Assistant to support and expand our unit working on climate finance/ green finance and transformation. The position includes a wide array of tasks, including quantitative and qualitative analysis of climate policy with a focus on the financial transition towards low-carbon and climate-resilient development.

As part of the Consultancy team, you will support the successful and efficient implementation of our projects for our clients in the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) management field. You will be responsible for carrying out GHG inventories and support in writing the associate reports for our clients.

Coalition MPs vote for NEG designed to stop wind, solar and battery investments, while Turnbull hails possibility of a new coal fired generator to provide "baseload" power.

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Brisbane-based EV charger maker Tritium has notched up some pretty significant installs lately, but this one is perhaps the coolest.

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Norwegian EV drivers have snapped up the first shipment of Hyundai's all-electric CUV, with pre-orders reportedly capped at 20,000.

The post Hyundai exports first Kona electric CUVs to Norway, and they are already all sold out appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The Grantham Research Institute has an active policy analysis team that complements its highly regarded academic research programmes. We are looking for a Policy Analyst to carry out policy-oriented analysis aimed at decision-makers in the public, private and third sector.

We have an opportunity for a Senior climate change and energy efficiency policy specialist to support business development and delivery within our Policy, Strategy and Economics Practice.

Plunking yourself into a bath fairly full with water makes the water level rise — and overflow. What about ships and the ocean?

Government confirms that there was no detailed modelling for NEG, raising further questions – and outrage – over its claimed benefits.

The post Outrage over lack of NEG modelling as government regurgitates old release appeared first on RenewEconomy.

National Farmers’ Federation says US court ruling that weedkiller causes cancer sets a ‘reckless precedent’

Australia’s National Farmers’ Federation has rejected the finding of a US court that the weedkiller Roundup causes cancer, saying it set a “reckless precedent” that could harm agriculture.

On Monday, Greenpeace urged the Australian government to start restricting the sale of Roundup – which is widely available in supermarkets and hardware stores – after a Californian court found it caused the cancer of a terminally ill man.

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Large-scale expansion of palm oil in Africa will very likely risk the lives of primates, a study finds.