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Sites cover less than 1% of planet and although protected are at risk from climate breakdown and human consumption, say experts

A fifth of known life on Earth can be found in Unesco world heritage sites, according to the first survey of the planet’s most important cultural and historical landmarks.

From the Great Barrier Reef to the Kazakh steppe, nearly three-quarters of all recorded bird species, two-thirds of all mammals and more than half of all hard corals have been recorded at world heritage sites even though they cover less than 1% of the planet, according to the new analysis produced by Unesco and the International Union for Conservation of Nature.

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Transgrid submits environmental impact statement for HumeLink as opponents promise to cause "significant delays" after underground option again dismissed.

The post HumeLink inches ahead as state inquiry rules out putting lines underground appeared first on RenewEconomy.

A state government in India announced this week it will be working with partners to establish a network of smallholders farmers that will be able to earn carbon credits for agricultural innovation.

Australia’s grid will likely get through this angry summer without falling to pieces. But our market operator is worried about the summers after that. Tony Wood, Program Director, Energy, Grattan Institute Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.

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Most people want cleaner air and a better NHS, but partisan politics gets in the way. To bridge the gap, we need citizens’ assemblies

The surprise Conservative victory over Labour in July’s Uxbridge and South Ruislip byelection did not shift the national opinion polls. But Uxbridge was a pivotal event nevertheless. It delivered an enduring warning about the way modern politicians approach environmental change. It highlighted some of the very real political hazards facing those – in this case the London mayor, Sadiq Khan – committed to otherwise popular policies for which, it now turns out, the ground has not been adequately prepared.

In some respects, Khan was simply unlucky. Without the byelection in Boris Johnson’s former seat, Khan’s plan to extend his ultra-low emission zone to outer London might have come into force this week with relatively little fuss. Yes, there would have been some grumbles and protests but, at most, the Ulez expansion would have led the regional bulletins, not the national news.

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A forest rodeo, a hidden stargazer and a mason bee at work are just a few of the awe-inspiring images featured in the 59th wildlife photographer of the year competition.

The Natural History Museum in London will unveil the latest wildlife photographer of the year exhibition showcasing 100 extraordinary photographs from around the world on 13 October 2023.

This year’s competition attracted an astounding 49,957 entries from photographers of all ages and experience levels from 95 countries. Entries were judged on their creativity, originality, and technical excellence by an international panel of industry experts.

The winners of each category, and the prestigious grand title and young grand title awards, will be announced on 10 October 2023 at a ceremony hosted by wildlife television presenters and conservationists Chris Packham and Megan McCubbin

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Mitsubishi’s industrial arm could be producing circular carbon methanol (CCM) at commercial scale by 2030 via carbon capture and utilisation.

Global renewables giant marks milestone 3.3GW of wind, solar and battery storage installed in Australia – hopes to make it 10GW by 2030.

The post “Dedication and audacity:” Neoen sails past 3GW of solar, wind and batteries in Australia appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The cost of building a government-backed new gas plant in NSW has jumped to almost $1bn, with no word on whether green hydrogen will be in the mix when it comes online.

The post Costs jump for controversial new gas plant, with no update on green hydrogen in the mix appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The rare spectacle, not expected again until 2037, lit up the skies - here are the best views from around the world.

ARENA tips more money into RayGen's groundbreaking solar and storage technology as it eyes its first large scale projects.

The post RayGen opens world-leading solar and thermal storage project, lands more federal funds appeared first on RenewEconomy.

A photo of a stargazer fish is one of several highly commended in Wildlife Photographer of the Year.

Federal government confirms huge blowout in costs of Snowy 2.0, with $4.3bn already spent, as Snowy Hydro sets a new path forward for the beleaguered project.

The post Bowen confirms $12bn Snowy 2.0 cost blowout, says pitfalls should have been known appeared first on RenewEconomy.

One beekeeper who came to the rescue described a cloud of "angry, confused and homeless" bees.

More than 440,000 people are still without power as Idalia, now a tropical storm, moves into Georgia.

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New or improved flood protection can give a false sense of security – the so-called ‘levee effect’. But climate change is unpredictable, meaning ‘residual risk’ always exists and must be planned for. Xinyu Fu, Senior Lecturer in Environmental Planning, University of Waikato Iain White, Professor of Environmental Planning, University of Waikato Rob Bell, Teaching Fellow, Environmental Planning Programme, University of Waikato Silvia Serrao-Neumann, Associate Professor of Environmental Planning, University of Waikato Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.

A vote on legislation which includes Brazilian President Luiz Inacio da Silva's draft emissions trading system proposal that was scheduled to take place in the Senate Environmental Committee on Wednesday has been postponed.

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