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Speculators’ CCA length sees more gradual rises as prices hit new peak
Coalition fails to meet endangered species targets to stem decline of birds, mammals and plants
Ecology experts say failure to hit five-year goals concerning although feral cat progress promising
A Coalition government strategy to save Australia’s endangered wildlife has failed to meet targets to stem the decline of many birds, mammals and plants.
The final-year report of the five-year threatened species strategy, which was introduced under the former environment minister Greg Hunt, has found five out of the strategy’s 13 targets were met, three were partially met and five were not met.
Continue reading...UPDATE – US Carbon Pricing and LCFS Roundup for week ending June 25, 2021
Euro Markets: EUAs extend 5-week rally to bring all-time high back into view
California gasoline sales gain YoY in March for first time since pandemic began
Environmental claims of new EU farm subsidy policy are questioned
‘Eco schemes’ to be supported are undefined and three-quarters of €387bn CAP budget will go to intensive farming, say critics
The environmental claims of a newly agreed €387bn (£330bn) EU farming subsidy policy have been described as a “paper reality”, despite a commitment that a quarter of its budget will be spent on “eco schemes”.
A new five-year common agricultural policy (CAP) was provisionally agreed by the European parliament, European Commission and the 27 member states on Friday after two and a half years of negotiations.
Continue reading...Scientists hail stunning 'Dragon Man' discovery
French govt advisors suggest creation of EU carbon central bank
UPDATE – US Supreme Court overturns biofuel waiver ruling in victory for small refiners
EU carbon price plans for buildings and transport “political suicide”, says lead ENVI lawmaker
Bhutan to set up carbon fund to help finance climate plans
The week in wildlife – in pictures
The best of this week’s wildlife pictures, including a newborn fallow deer fawn and an elephant in the room
Continue reading...Manager, Climate Change, CommBank – Sydney
Singapore Airlines launches voluntary offset programme
Finance & Subsidies Policy Coordinator, CAN Europe – Europe
Forest Carbon Advisor, Face the Future – Wageningen, NL
Yellowstone: report reveals extent of climate threat to oldest US national park
Researchers say temperatures, already the highest in the past 20,000 years, could increase by up to 10F by 2100
Yellowstone, established in 1872, is famous around the globe for good reason: it’s the oldest national park in the United States and one of the most popular.
But a new report issued this week shows how Yellowstone’s near pristine environment, with attractions like the Old Faithful geyser and herds of bison, is under threat from global heating.
Continue reading...South Korea sells less than 1% of CO2 allowances on offer at KAU auction
Adani strikes Carmichael coal, but does the world even want it?
Adani's Carmichael project struck coal this week, 10 years behind schedule. It must now try to flog one of the dirtiest of fossil fuels to a world that has moved on.
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AEMC proposes to reject bid for greater market control over small generators
AEMC moves to reject bid by large-energy market incumbents to centralise the control of medium-scale wind and solar projects.
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