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Exclusive: Pet owners risk contaminating their hands with neurotoxins for at least 28 days after application, scientists find

Vets should limit the use of flea treatments containing pesticides on dogs and cats, scientists have said, after a study revealed the vast amount of toxic substances in them that end up in rivers.

Pet owners using these flea treatments risk contaminating their hands with fipronil and imidacloprid, two insecticides, for at least 28 days after the treatment has been applied, according to research by the University of Sussex and Imperial College London.

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A German chemicals giant will work with a Philippines-based research institute to help popularise the adoption of climate-friendly rice farming practices in Asia.

A study out of Western Australia has attempted to place a monetary value on two water-based ecosystems to better understand their myriad values to the environment and as sources of carbon sequestration.

The first of a number of long awaited solar farms in the Northern Territory has finally opened this week, after being blocked from producing energy because of strict conditions on solar farm projects.

The post NT Defence solar farm finally opens after years-long delay appeared first on RenewEconomy.

A proposal by the New Zealand government to create a fast-track ministerial approval process for infrastructure and development projects deemed significant has been declared “a war” on the country’s natural world by environmental groups.

Global investment in clean energy and the larger low-carbon energy transition hit a new record in 2023, reaching $US1.77 trillion, up 17%, with China continuing to lead the way.

The post Global clean energy investment hit $US1.77 trillion in 2023, up 17% appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Anti-renewables movement asked to stop using Australian Greens founder's name and image to promote a protest "hijacked by the coal lobby."

The post “Count me out:” Barnaby Joyce backed anti-renewables rally tries to co-opt Bob Brown appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Santos, Woodside, Adani and Gina Rinehart feature among donors to major political parties in 2023.

The post Millions in fossil fuel money rained on major political parties last year appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Fully Charged front man Robert Llewellyn discusses his favourite EVs, and plans for Australia’s biggest EV and home energy conference in Sydney next week.

The post The Driven Podcast: Robert Llewellyn and Everything Electric appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Tasmania's Liberal government wants the federal environment minister to "get on and approve" the contentious 900MW project, despite an ongoing legal challenge to its state environmental approvals.

The post “Massive boost” or biodiversity disaster? Tension mounts over fate of Robbins Island wind farm appeared first on RenewEconomy.

A ministerial briefing to the incoming New Zealand government has warned that it will have to make key decisions around how to meet its international climate targets, including whether to prioritise domestic emissions reductions or rely on purchasing carbon credits offshore.

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The US Northeast and Mid-Atlantic RGGI power sector cap-and-trade system saw year-over-year (YoY) declines in CO2 emissions in Q4 decelerate drastically compared to previous quarters in 2023, programme data showed Wednesday.

Genex Power names preferred contractor for the first stage of what will be the biggest solar and battery storage complex on Australia's main grid.

The post Genex names contractor for first stage of grid’s biggest solar and battery project appeared first on RenewEconomy.

One of three High Voltage 350 MVA transformers that will form part of Australia’s biggest grid “shock absorber” has hit the road.

The post Grid “superload:” Giant 477 tonne transformer makes road trip to Super Battery appeared first on RenewEconomy.

California Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) net credits hit a new record in the third quarter of 2023, coasting north of 2.2 million tonnes, with both total quarterly credits and deficits hitting new highs in programme history, according to state data published Wednesday, which sent secondary market prices lower on the day.

Native rats and mice don’t usually evoke sympathy among the Australian public. The common names for the species – such as swamp rat – do little to help. Steve Morton, Honorary Fellow, Charles Darwin University Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.

All of the concrete foundations have been poured at the site of the massive MacIntyre wind farm, ready to accommodate 162 wind turbines.

The post Final concrete turbine foundations poured for Australia’s biggest wind farm appeared first on RenewEconomy.

This exciting new role, positioned at the heart of Respira’s business, will be responsible for analysing, summarising and performing due diligence on Respira’s nature-based solutions investments. They will be a source of ongoing technical expertise for both Respira’s existing portfolio of projects, and the new projects being considered for investment.

Cultured meats, precision fermentation and other cutting-edge technologies are predicted to disrupt conventional agriculture. Despite the threat, New Zealand is well positioned to ride the wave. Ian Mason, Adjunct Senior Fellow in Renewable Energy Systems Engineering, University of Canterbury Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.