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“Steamrolled:” Loss and Damage deal described as “sombre day” for climate justice

RenewEconomy - Mon, 2023-11-06 19:36

“This was not climate justice provided but naked power politics by developed countries, led by the US, at its worst,” say critics of key decision taken ahead of climate talks.

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Bouldercombe big battery back in action after cause of fire identified

RenewEconomy - Mon, 2023-11-06 19:28

bouldercombe big battery genex teslaBouldercombe big battery is back in action and should be fully commissioned within weeks after the cause of the fire in September was identified.

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Norway eyes potential first Article 6 credit purchase next year

Carbon Pulse - Mon, 2023-11-06 19:28
Norway may make its first purchase of international carbon credits under the Paris Agreement in 2024, as part of efforts to reduce emissions beyond what it has pledged in the 2015 climate pact.
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Japanese trading house to expand forest carbon portfolio in Malaysia

Carbon Pulse - Mon, 2023-11-06 18:41
A major Japanese trading house has established partnerships with two Malaysian companies for the potential operation of forestry projects in the Southeast Asian country, which could restore biodiversity and create carbon credits, it announced Monday.
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UN arm asks governments to account for $10 trillion hidden costs of food

Carbon Pulse - Mon, 2023-11-06 18:00
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is approaching governments to ask them to account for the hidden $10 trillion environmental, social, and health costs of the food system in a report.
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Australian bank to end land clearing support from 2026

Carbon Pulse - Mon, 2023-11-06 17:40
Australia’s Westpac on Monday announced it will end lending to the conversion of natural forest to agricultural land, as it became the nation’s first bank to release a natural capital position statement and pledge an ambition to become nature positive.
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Beef, soy and palm oil products linked to deforestation still imported into UK

The Guardian - Mon, 2023-11-06 16:00

Campaigners accuse government of failing to stick to promises made at Cop26 climate summit in 2021

Beef, soy and palm oil products driving deforestation are still being imported into the UK, despite government promises this practice would end, data has revealed.

Campaigners have criticised the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) for failing to put practices in place to stop the import of goods from areas with high deforestation rates. This is despite the government having promised at the Cop26 climate conference in 2021 to implement the rules.

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Fieldwork can be challenging for female scientists. Here are 5 ways to make it better

The Conversation - Mon, 2023-11-06 15:39
Growing awareness of sexual harassment and discrimination in the field prompted an international survey and research into potential solutions. Sarah Hamylton, Associate professor, University of Wollongong Ana Vila Concejo, Associate professor, University of Sydney Hannah Power, Associate Professor in Coastal and Marine Science, University of Newcastle Shari L Gallop, Service Leader - Coastal, University of Waikato Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.
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Woodside Energy progresses Western Australian carbon for conservation scheme  

Carbon Pulse - Mon, 2023-11-06 15:28
Woodside Energy has progressed to the next stage of a scheme by the Western Australian state government to encourage the private sector to earn carbon credits in exchange for funding conservation work.
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Study suggest Pilbara ports can refuel ships with green ammonia from sun and wind

RenewEconomy - Mon, 2023-11-06 13:48

Study suggests the dangerous process of ship-to-ship refuelling could be feasible in Pilbara ports, using green ammonia produced in the region.

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Ørsted blames lack of ships for New Jersey offshore wind failure and massive write downs

RenewEconomy - Mon, 2023-11-06 13:09

World's biggest offshore wind developer blames a ship shortage for the decision to dump its US Ocean Winds project. There are lessons for Australia's nascent offshore wind industry too.

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Australia to pass London Protocol amendments bill after govt gains cross-party support

Carbon Pulse - Mon, 2023-11-06 12:28
The Australian parliament is set to pass the government’s legislation to allow the transboundary transport and underground storage of CO2, with the Liberal party joining Labor in support of the bill in the Senate.
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Fortescue drops massive Uaroo renewable hub as it reorganises Pilbara energy plans

RenewEconomy - Mon, 2023-11-06 12:08

AlintaFortescueChichesterSolarFarm7Fortescue has stepped back from its ambitious 5.4 gigawatt (GW) Uaroo Renewable Energy Hub but still plans to build something on the site.

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Spinal Muscular Atrophy: Indians who need $2.1m drug to fight a rare disease

BBC - Mon, 2023-11-06 10:44
Most people with rare genetic diseases are unable to access life-saving medicines due to high costs.
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The floating desalination machines powered by the waves

BBC - Mon, 2023-11-06 10:03
Desalination usually requires a lot of heat and power, but a new system just needs wave energy.
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Australian booking website posts new customer offsetting record

Carbon Pulse - Mon, 2023-11-06 09:57
An Australian flight booking website has posted a new record for the number of customers that have chosen to offset their flights and accommodation, but it is still microscopic compared to the overall number of bookings made on the platform.
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Hangover from battery party and contract for biggest solar farm crimp Neoen revenues

RenewEconomy - Mon, 2023-11-06 09:20

big battery neoen tesla victoriaNeoen 3rd quarter revenue crimped by transition of its biggest solar asset to a fixed contract, and lower battery returns after a stellar performance the previous year.

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Our minds handle risk strangely – and that's partly why we delayed climate action so long

The Conversation - Mon, 2023-11-06 09:16
One barrier to climate action has been our own psychology and reluctance to take action. But as the crisis intensifies, some of these barriers have evaporated. Jeff Rotman, Senior Lecturer in Marketing and Consumer Psychology & Co-Director of the Better Consumption Lab, Deakin University Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.
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Neoen’s Capital big battery delayed due to connection issues, damages sought

RenewEconomy - Mon, 2023-11-06 09:15

Neoen says Capital Big Battery delayed until 2024 due to connection issues, with liquidated damages to be paid in a likely first-of-its type case for battery storage projects in Australia.

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Annual oil and gas licences planned with net zero commitment required

BBC - Mon, 2023-11-06 08:48
Projects will have to meet net zero targets, under the proposals to be outlined in the King's Speech.
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