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Climate impact of a transatlantic flight could cost global economy $3,000
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.
Continue reading...Hurricane Ida: nearly 350 reported oil spills investigated in Gulf – Coast Guard
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 .
Continue reading...Australia’s public health already being hit by climate change, professionals say
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.
Electric fences found to protect beach-nesting birds from dog-walkers
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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South Australia avoids universally panned Victorian electric vehicle user charge, for now
The SA plan comes as manufacturers issue warning over ‘fractured’ Australian EV policy and call for states to scrap stamp duty on new vehicles
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.
Continue reading...Beijing sees its first offset trade backed by green transportation
Spider season: Why your home might feel full of arachnids right now
Korean ETS emissions rebound, but market still oversupplied in 2021 -analysts
Boral targets 100% renewables by 2025, along with batteries and hydrogen
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 pledges nature-positive target for 2030
“Offshore solar” to feature in hybrid marine energy demonstration plant
A €45m project will combine technologies to demonstrate potential of hybrid marine energy parks, including offshore solar.
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