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If elected, the Democrat is likely to face a trade-off over manufacturing jobs and economic independence from China

Every US presidential election is consequential but American voters face an unusually weighty decision in 2024. The outcome will have implications for foreign policy, social policy, and the integrity of the political system. But none of its consequences will be more profound or far-reaching than on global efforts to combat the climate crisis.

As president, Donald Trump pulled the US out of the Paris climate agreement, while the US under Joe Biden rejoined it. Trump has promised to expand oil and gas production, and his campaign has said he will again withdraw the US from the Paris accord if he wins a second term.

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Deal signed to demonstrate first Perth-made five-hour vanadium redox flow battery at an off-grid mine site.

The post Australian battery hopeful to test its five-hour vanadium flow technology at remote mine site appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Two new reports shine a light on the conditions necessary to unlock the full potential of neighbourhood batteries for consumers.

The post Can neighbourhood batteries really deliver benefits to all consumers? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Using large cargo drones to transport equipment to offshore wind turbines is taking just a fraction of the time of conventional methods, and reducing costs and emissions.

The post Heavy-lift cargo drones are now being used at offshore wind farm in world first appeared first on RenewEconomy.

In the crystal-clear streams of the Northern Territory lives a large turtle with a snout like a pig. This unique animal is one of the latest additions to the threatened species list. Deborah Bower, Associate Professor in Zoology and Ecology, University of New England Carla Eisemberg, Senior Lecturer in STEM Pathways, Charles Darwin University Ricky Spencer, Associate Professor of Ecology, Western Sydney University Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.

RGGI allowance (RGA) benchmark prices regained levels north of $27 over the last week as compliance buying kept the demand signal in place, but most traders viewed prices at these levels to be eventually unsustainable.

Stakeholders were united in calling for California’s ARB to implement changes to the ETS in 2025 rather than 2026, although proponents were divided in support between potential options for allowance budget reductions, according to comments submitted after the regulator’s last informal rulemaking workshop.

Plans unveiled for massive 5 gigawatt wind project in north Queensland, which would be easily the biggest on Australia's main grid.

The post Plans unveiled for five gigawatt wind project, the biggest on Australia’s main grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The Washington Supreme Court rejected challenges by non-profits against certification of recent initiatives, including one to repeal the state’s ETS, with the initiatives’ sponsor bewailing lack of transparency on complaints filed.

Current proposals for a carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) in the US are disjointed, but such a policy can be a valuable global climate tool if certain steps are taken to ensure its effectiveness as both a climate and economic measure, according to brief published recently.

Miners need to think bigger and cooperate to tackle the heroic task of how much energy they're going to need.

The post Rapid greening of the Pilbara could unlock $250 billion in green iron annual exports appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Huge 1,200 MWh Stanwell battery starts construction at site of coal generator due for closure, while work at half way mark at Tarong where another battery is being built at site of an ageing coal plant.

The post Stanwell begins work on huge 1200MWh mega battery as it starts transformation of major coal hub appeared first on RenewEconomy.

New Zealand’s natural gas supply is forecast to drop by half within six years. The flow-on effects of scarcity will include rising costs, but this could shift demand to other energy sources. David Dempsey, Associate professor, University of Canterbury Jannik Haas, Senior Lecturer of Sustainable Systems, University of Canterbury Rebecca Peer, Senior lecturer, University of Canterbury Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.

Our new research shows a few simple steps can dramatically improve the energy performance of a home, and ensure occupants don’t shiver through winter unnecessarily. Michael Ambrose, Research Team Leader, CSIRO Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.

‘Integrated’ work to help biodiversity and tackle climate crisis can also benefit humanity, says Dr Trisha Gopalakrishna

Restoring and protecting the world’s forests is crucial if humanity is to stop the worst effects of climate breakdown and halt the extinction of rare species.

Researchers have been concerned, however, that actions to capture carbon, restore biodiversity and find ways to support the livelihoods of the people who live near and in the forests might be at odds.

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Studies of quakes detected from the planet's surface found it in the planet's rocky outer crust.

Studies of quakes detected from the planet's surface found it in the planet's rocky outer crust.

Forest restoration plans should adopt 'integrated' approaches, encompassing biodiversity, climate, and human livelihood simultaneously, as this could deliver significant benefits across all three areas, a study carried out in India has found.

Wildlife has benefited from the post-Brexit farm payments system, strengthening the case for an extension

Creating the right habitats with public money is helping to stop nature’s decline or even reverse it. That’s the good news from Natural England, which reports more butterflies, bees, bats and birds whizzing around the countryside after the promotion of nature-friendly farming schemes. The body, which advises the government on biodiversity, published research earlier this month showing that the environmental land management scheme (Elms), set up after the UK left the EU, has had beneficial effects.

Unlike the common agricultural policy, which mainly subsidises landowners on the basis of acreage farmed, Elms payments were designed to promote nature. Wildlife has been massively depleted in recent decades due to intensified agriculture and the use of chemicals. Measures that qualify for this new form of support include hedgerow and peat conservation, the creation of landscapes for skylarks and organic fruit-growing.

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Demand for low-quality offsets by major companies is undermining efforts to boost climate integrity in the voluntary carbon market (VCM), according to new research.