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Scottish whale watchers’ photos used to gain insights into animals’ habits
Images taken by public reveal insights into threatened minke whales, including finding the most attention-seeking whale
Snowy is the oldest known minke whale in Europe, while Knobble appears to adore attention – or, at least, the whale has been spotted more than 60 times since 2002, mostly close to the Isle of Mull.
Photographic records of minke whales submitted by members of the public are being published in a digital catalogue, providing insights about the threatened species.
Continue reading...Australia’s “biggest” green hydrogen project given $69m in new round of funding
Federal government tips $69.2 million into the 2.2GW Central Queensland Hydrogen Hub, described by the state government as the biggest in Australia.
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Climate “Australia’s next big employer:” Cannon-Brookes joins push for net zero workforce
Cannon-Brookes joins industry led campaign to populate the millions of new climate and energy roles required for Australia to meet net zero by 2050.
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CP Daily: Wednesday October 25, 2023
Conference sees new set of guidelines for biomass-based CO2 removal projects
Fortescue produces first “home grown” electrolysers as it lines up green hydrogen deals
Fortescue producing first of its "home grown" electrolysers at new Gladstone gigafactory, which it sees as key to success in Hydrogen Headstart program after missing out on Whyalla tender.
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“The SEC is back:” Victoria flicks switch on state-owned utility in push to 95 pct renewables
Victoria re-boots the publicly owned State Electricity Commission, with plans to build 1.2GW of renewables and storage by 2025, generate thousands of green jobs.
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Public still leery over airline carbon offsets, prefers clean jet fuel
All mines close. How can mining towns like Mount Isa best manage the ups and downs?
China’s Guangdong to add three sectors to regional ETS
Quebec considering changes to offset usage in cap-and-trade programme, direct contribution scheme
Canadian carbon project developer forms partnership to address emissions affecting Indigenous territories
California compliance offset project owner suing original developer over intentional reversal of credits
Oregon Clean Fuels Program chief plans departure for national biofuels lobby
Carbon removal credit purchases up five-fold since 2021 amidst overall credit issuance decline -report
California offset issuance trails 2022 YTD levels, as DEBs premium hits record into compliance deadline
Brazil agricultural association pushes for Article 6.4 recognition of forestry carbon credits at COP28
Beyond Juukan Gorge: how First Nations people are taking charge of clean energy projects on their land
French startup raises $2.6 mln to support rice decarbonisation through satellite-verified carbon credits
Roosters may be able to recognise their reflection, study finds
Researchers say surprising result points to level of self-awareness that has implications for animal rights and welfare
With their colourful plumage and prominent combs, roosters might be forgiven for sneaking the odd glance in the mirror – particular as research now suggests the birds may be able to recognise their own reflection.
The ability to recognise oneself in the mirror has so far been found in a handful of animals, including elephants, dolphins, great apes and certain fish and birds.
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