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Economic cost of climate crisis has cut 37% from global GDP this century, say researchers

A return flight from the UK to New York could cost the global economy more than $3,000 (£2,170) in the long run, owing to the effects of the climate crisis, according to a report.

Researchers examined the economic cost of the climate crisis and found it cut about 37% from global GDP this century, more than twice the drop experienced in the Great Depression.

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Storm wreaked havoc on offshore oil production platforms and onshore oil and gas processing plants

The US Coast Guard on Monday said it was investigating nearly 350 reports of oil spills in and along the US Gulf Coast in the wake of Hurricane Ida.

Hurricane Ida’s 150 mile per hour winds wreaked havoc on offshore oil production platforms and onshore oil and gas processing plants. About 88% of the region’s offshore oil production remains shut and more than 100 platforms unoccupied after the storm made landfall 29 August .

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Vast majority of Australian health professionals say climate change is a serious problem, and better information needed on links between climate and health.

The post Australia’s public health already being hit by climate change, professionals say appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Measures at Holme-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, hailed a success after strong breading season and return of flora

Electric fences to protect nesting birds from people walking their dogs have been hailed a success, as popular beaches work to reduce damage from trampling.

The beach at Holme-next-the-Sea in north Norfolk has breathtaking views, making it incredibly popular with visitors and dog-walkers.

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EUA prices surged to yet another record early on Monday while gas and power also reached new all-time highs, as speculation over gas flows from Russia continued to dominate the European energy complex.

Policy Exchange is seeking a full-time Research Fellow in its award-winning Energy & Environment Unit. You will focus on environment policy, but you will also work on energy policy and with other teams within Policy Exchange.

Construction heir Jo Bamford has joined forces with asset management firm Vedra Partners to launch a hydrogen investment fund aiming to raise as much as £1 billion, it was announced Monday.

Organization: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Position: Green Finance Platform Community Engagement Consultant Duty Station: Remote Deadline for Application: 14 September 2021 Term: 6 months

Organization: Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) Position: REDD + Program Director, Mozambique Duty Station: Maputo, Mozambique Deadline for Application: 30 September 2021 Term: Fulltime position

Dutch Green Business is looking for a Marketing Growth Hacker to join its marketing dream team and take on full responsibility for driving bottom-line growth by bringing challenging ideas and marketing campaigns that drive brand, product and business objectives.

Experienced CFO (Chief Financial Officer) to perform effective risk management and plan the organization’s financial strategy.

Verra is seeking a Senior Program Officer, Methodologies, to support the development of innovative and high-impact VCS methodologies, with a focus on Nature Climate Solutions (NCS).

The number of carbon credits generated under Australia’s Carbon Farming Initiative has surpassed 100 million, the Clean Energy Regulator announced Monday, though voluntary cancellations of the domestic offsets have slowed down somewhat after a strong start to the year.

The SA plan comes as manufacturers issue warning over ‘fractured’ Australian EV policy and call for states to scrap stamp duty on new vehicles

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South Australian treasurer Rob Lucas has defended his proposal for an electric vehicle user charge in the state as manufacturers warn a “fractured” national approach is only making a clean transition harder.

Under the policy, which was announced in August, South Australia delayed introducing the user charge until 2027 or when EVs represent 30% of the market, and offered drivers a time-limited $3,000 subsidy on the purchase of a new electric vehicle.

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A Beijing construction company has bought the city’s first batch of green transportation carbon offsets, units generated by individuals in Beijing using low-carbon options such as public transport, walking, and biking.

They're not coming through the windows - they were already inside.

Carbon emissions regulated by South Korea’s cap-and-trade scheme is on track to rebound by over 6% this year, but the market will likely still see a surplus of almost 30 million allowances, analysts said Monday.

Concrete and building materials giant “exploring all options” to meet a 2025 renewables target for its energy needs – outside of its Berrima cement kiln.

The post Boral targets 100% renewables by 2025, along with batteries and hydrogen appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Holcim, the world’s largest cement maker, has outlined a number of targets and strategies that it says will make it “nature-positive” by 2030.

A €45m project will combine technologies to demonstrate potential of hybrid marine energy parks, including offshore solar.

The post “Offshore solar” to feature in hybrid marine energy demonstration plant appeared first on RenewEconomy.