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Saudi Arabia will formally launch a carbon crediting scheme early next year that will allow corporates to offset emissions by buying units compliant with Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, the energy minister confirmed at a UN summit Monday.

Singapore has offered more clarity on what kind of international carbon credits will and will not be allowed under new rules to allow international carbon credits under its carbon tax.

The Beijing municipal government will auction 500,000 carbon allowances under its pilot emissions trading scheme (ETS) later this month, aiming to help companies acquire the allowances they need for compliance.

A conservation group wants the Australian government to purchase Australian Carbon Credit Units (ACCUs) that consider environmental, social, and cultural co-benefits, rather than lowest cost abatement, it said in a recent submission.

New Zealand’s first-ever ‘Chook Symphony’ to boost wellbeing of chicken flock – video

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Multiple forestry groups have launched a judicial review in New Zealand’s High Court seeking an urgent examination on the new per-hectare charges and service fees for foresters in the ETS.

Chef and kitchen consultant Luke Burgess on why induction stoves are so efficient and why he thinks they are unlikely to be superseded any time soon.

The post SwitchedOn Podcast: Why choosing an induction stove is a gateway decision for getting rid of gas from our homes appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Shell-backed energy storage pilot on hold after "dangerous heat build-up" had to be brought under control with help of emergency services.

The post “Dangerous heat” incident puts thermal energy storage pilot on hold appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Two of the newer signatories of the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) have been accused of lagging in their commitments but experts believe the Southeast Asian nations have valid and complex reasons for a lacklustre uptake.

Distributed energy resources are the only renewable sector growing fast enough to help Australia meet its energy goals, and overcome vested interests.

The post Power to the people: Why rooftop solar is key to Australia’s renewables target appeared first on RenewEconomy.

South Australia may need a much bigger battery to avoid risk of potential supply shortfalls in the evening peaks of summer from 2026/27.

The post South Australia is going to need a bigger battery to keep the lights on in evening peak appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The BESS comes online as batteries generally begin to have a noticeable influence on the energy market.

The post Biggest battery facility in NSW is now fully operational appeared first on RenewEconomy.

AEMO chief says emergency rooftop solar switch-off mechanisms must be set up across the national electricity market and smart inverter controls fast-tracked.

The post Solar switch-off a must for all states, says AEMO, to control “seven Erarings” of rooftop PV appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Two methane measurement technology companies will carry out pilot studies in collaboration with several shipping companies to tackle methane slips from LNG-fueled ships, the companies involved announced on Monday.

Genex likely to build biggest solar farm on Australia's main grid after landing huge 25-year off take deal for Fortescue's hydrogen projects in Queensland.

The post Genex to build Australia’s biggest solar farm after supply deal with Fortescue appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Clean Energy Council says Australia needs to "create its own luck" and replace incremental policies with a co-ordinated master plan to accelerate green energy push.

The post Australia needs new targets and some actual policies to keep pace on renewables appeared first on RenewEconomy.

While the Great Barrier Reed needs nutrients to support the ecosystem, it is possible to have too much of a good thing. Douglas Tait, Senior Researcher, Southern Cross University Damien Maher, Professor, Southern Cross University Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.

Policies and funds to decarbonise high-emitting industries and electrify transport are already delivering emissions cuts. But they are at risk of being disestablished or weakened. Robert McLachlan, Professor in Applied Mathematics, Massey University Ian Mason, Adjunct Senior Fellow in Renewable Energy Systems Engineering, University of Canterbury Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.

New research casts doubt on effectiveness of targeting surface runoff only and highlights need to use fertilisers more efficiently, experts say

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Scientists say they have discovered large flows of pollution are reaching the Great Barrier Reef after soaking into underground water, a finding that could have implications for policymakers focused on cutting pollution from river catchments.

The new research claims almost a third of dissolved inorganic nitrogen and two-thirds of dissolved inorganic phosphorus in the reef’s waters are coming from underground sources – an amount previously undocumented.

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The home secretary’s ‘hurricane’ warning is out of step with public opinion. A global solution is vital

Suella Braverman is right when she says there is a “hurricane” of migration coming, but the UK home secretary has no plan to weather the storm and her actions leave us all exposed.

Braverman’s populist speech, a thinly disguised leadership campaign, at the Tory party conference last week, contained all the predictable tropes and dog whistles aimed at bolstering nationalism: the trumped-up threat of outsiders; the mysterious and ubiquitous “woke” menace; and the liberal elites with their “luxury beliefs”.

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