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Will government investment make green hydrogen a reality in Australia?

The Conversation - Tue, 2024-05-21 16:06
There’s already demand for critical minerals and solar panels. But what about green hydrogen? Kylie Turner, System Lead, Sustainable Economies, Climateworks Centre Luke Brown, Head of Policy and Engagement, Climateworks Centre Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.
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Migratory freshwater fish populations ‘down by more than 80% since 1970’

The Guardian - Tue, 2024-05-21 14:00

‘Catastrophic’ global decline due to dams, mining, diverting water and pollution threatens humans and ecosystems, study warns

Migratory fish populations have crashed by more than 80% since 1970, new findings show.

Populations are declining in all regions of the world, but it is happening fastest in South America and the Caribbean, where abundance of these species has dropped by 91% over the past 50 years.

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At last, Australia has fuel efficiency standards – but they’re weaker than they could have been

The Conversation - Tue, 2024-05-21 13:10
A new report from the Transport Energy/Emission Research consultancy examines Australia’s New Vehicle Efficiency Standard, finding it was weakened by late changes. Robin Smit, Adjunct Professor, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Technology Sydney Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.
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Australia launches interim process for ACCU method proposals

Carbon Pulse - Tue, 2024-05-21 10:46
The Australian government on Tuesday put the call out for expressions of interest (EOI) for market participants to propose methodologies to generate Australian Carbon Credit Units (ACCUs), in line with recommendations of the Chubb Review.
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Where is the German cockroach actually from? We tested its DNA to trace its true origins

The Guardian - Tue, 2024-05-21 10:38

It’s likely the urban pest first emerged from its native lands about 1,200 years ago. As global trade accelerated, the hitchhikers made their way more rapidly around the world

German cockroaches thrive in buildings all over the world. They’re one of the most common cockroach species, causing trouble for people both here and overseas. But in nature, they’re nowhere to be found.

Just how this urban pest evolved and populated our dwellings was unknown – until now.

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Global biodiversity fund ringfences over $70 mln for new round of grants

Carbon Pulse - Tue, 2024-05-21 10:36
The Global Biodiversity Framework Fund (GBFF) has approved a new round of grants, planning to deliver over $70 million for 18 new projects.
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CO2 removal firm raises $50 mln, commences operations in its first DAC facility

Carbon Pulse - Tue, 2024-05-21 09:38
A US-based CO2 removal company on Monday announced the closure of its series B funding following a $50 million raise, also revealing that its first direct air capture (DAC) facility is now operational.
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Top scientists urge action against faeces in rivers

BBC - Tue, 2024-05-21 09:06
A team of Royal Academy of Engineering scientists say the risk from human faeces is increasing.
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RGGI Market: RGAs soar past $22 on higher power demand forecast

Carbon Pulse - Tue, 2024-05-21 08:54
RGGI Allowance (RGA) prices reached fresh highs late last week amid market participants' anticipation of increased power demand this summer.
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Migratory fish populations have declined by over 80% since 1970, study says

Carbon Pulse - Tue, 2024-05-21 08:01
Migratory fish populations have fallen by 81% between 1970 and 2020, mainly due to the degradation, change, and loss of habitat, a study has found, calling for strengthening of monitoring efforts and enhancing river protection and restoration efforts.
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A pest of our own making: revealing the true origins of the not-so-German cockroach

The Conversation - Tue, 2024-05-21 06:13
Using DNA sequencing, the origins of one of the world’s most common insects, the German cockroach, have been traced back to Asia. Learning more about this urban pest can help us fight it effectively. Theo Evans, Associate Professor of Applied Entomology, The University of Western Australia Qian Tang, Research Associate in Evolutionary Biology, Harvard University Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.
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More than third of Amazon rainforest struggling to recover from drought, study finds

The Guardian - Tue, 2024-05-21 05:00

‘Critical slowing down’ of recovery raises concern over forest’s resilience to ecosystem collapse

More than a third of the Amazon rainforest is struggling to recover from drought, according to a new study that warns of a “critical slowing down” of this globally important ecosystem.

The signs of weakening resilience raise concerns that the world’s greatest tropical forest – and biggest terrestrial carbon sink – is degrading towards a point of no return.

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