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Katharine Hayhoe says the world is heading for dangers people have not seen in 10,000 years of civilisation

The world cannot adapt its way out of the climate crisis, and counting on adaptation to limit damage is no substitute for urgently cutting greenhouse gases, a leading climate scientist has warned.

Katharine Hayhoe, chief scientist for the Nature Conservancy in the US and professor at Texas Tech University, said the world was heading for dangers unseen in the 10,000 years of human civilisation, and efforts to make the world more resilient were needed but by themselves could not soften the impact enough.

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African delegation says proposed new law ignores local voices and could harm rather than save wildlife

Britain’s international environment minister, Zac Goldsmith, and celebrity anti-trophy campaigners like Ricky Gervais have been accused of neocolonialism by African community leaders, who warn they are ignoring the voices of people who live alongside elephants, lions and other wildlife.

The UK government is expected to bring forward a ban on the import of hunting trophies during this parliament, arguing that the new law will strengthen the conservation of endangered species.

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Amber and Diamond Energy join small energy retailers putting a hold on new customers - unless they have solar or a battery - because of crazy wholesale prices.

The post “Sorry, we can’t help today:” Energy retailers turn away customers in face of crazy prices appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The new Labor front-bench are a lot different from their Coalition predecessors. For a start, one of them drives a Tesla. Here's a profile of the key players.

The post Who are the major climate and energy players in the new ministries? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

It's blindingly obvious that gas, coal and electricity prices bear no resemblance whatsoever to the long term cost of production.

The post Australia’s electricity markets are on crack: It’s time to do something appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Nigel Morris pulls apart a solar panel quotation experience that went from bad to worse to stupid.

The post Great Solar Business Podcast: How crap solar panel quotations will lose you sales appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The seagrass is roughly 4,500 years old and three times the size of Manhattan, researchers say.

Output from wind and large scale solar farms hit a new record on Tuesday afternoon, bringing temporary relief to soaring wholesale prices.

The post Wind and solar set new combined output record in Australia’s main grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The Nationals have long promoted coal for regional development and politics. But new leader David Littleproud could seize the moment and refocus the regional party. Geoff Cockfield, Honorary Professor in Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Development, University of Southern Queensland Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.

New climate and energy minister Chris Bowen plays down expectations that Labor will ramp up emissions targets as urged by newly expanded cross bench.

The post Chris Bowen plays down chances of deals on climate with Teals and Greens appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Construction of a new solar farm in Victoria has begun after developer Esco Pacific finds a buyer for the asset.

The post Construction begins on new Victoria solar farm as Esco finds a buyer appeared first on RenewEconomy.

We cannot allow climate change mitigation and adaptation to become another colonial process of dispossession and disempowerment. Bhiamie Williamson, Research Associate & PhD Candidate, Australian National University Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.

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Origin warns of high coal costs and supply shortfalls that will likely limit the output of the country's biggest coal generator, as Australia's fossil fuel catastrophe escalates.

The post Origin warns of coal supply shortages, high prices to continue appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Transgrid CEO Brett Redman says network upgrades can keep pace with energy transition, backs more generous compensation to landholders.

The post ‘Better to be early than late’: Redman says networks can keep pace, but may have to pay more appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Consumer have spent $25 billion on solar, batteries, EVs and efficiency, and will spend much more. We should learn how to make the most out of them.

The post Ten ways for states to fast-forward consumer investment in net zero appeared first on RenewEconomy.

With the folly of the gas-led recovery now behind us, it’s time for all Australian governments to draw a line under the blue hydrogen charade.

The post Colour it green: Time to reset Australia’s national hydrogen strategy appeared first on RenewEconomy.

These temperatures are well below average, even for the middle of winter. Andrew King, Senior Lecturer in Climate Science, The University of Melbourne Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.

Vice-chancellors ask both sides to work together to save the UK's role in a multi-billion-pound scheme.