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Private land conservation group fears Australia is weakening its nature targets

Carbon Pulse - Tue, 2024-04-09 13:19
The Australian government appears to be downgrading its biodiversity conservation targets, a peak nature body has warned, based on information in a recent consultation.
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Tenth consecutive monthly heat record alarms and confounds climate scientists

The Guardian - Tue, 2024-04-09 12:00

If the anomaly does not stabilise by August, ‘the world will be in uncharted territory’, says climate expert

Another month, another global heat record that has left climate scientists scratching their heads and hoping this is an El Niño-related hangover rather than a symptom of worse-than-expected planetary health.

Global surface temperatures in March were 0.1C higher than the previous record for the month, set in 2016, and 1.68C higher than the pre-industrial average, according to data released on Tuesday by the Copernicus Climate Change Service.

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Record hot March sparks 'unchartered territory' fears

BBC - Tue, 2024-04-09 12:00
Monthly hot streak continues in March with scientists struggling to explain the scale of recent heating.
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The eclipse at Niagara Falls: 'Wow! Spectacular'

BBC - Tue, 2024-04-09 11:10
The BBC's Nada Tawfik describes the moment clouds parted, allowing thousands to experience the full eclipse.
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Flash droughts are becoming more common in Australia. What’s causing them?

The Conversation - Tue, 2024-04-09 11:04
Recent flash droughts in parts of NSW and Victoria appeared quickly and can be followed by intense flooding rains. It’s part of a global trend driven by global warming. Milton Speer, Visiting Fellow, School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences, University of Technology Sydney Lance M Leslie, Professor, School of Mathematical And Physical Sciences, University of Technology Sydney Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.
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Rare blind mole spotted in Australian outback

BBC - Tue, 2024-04-09 10:28
The palm-sized creatures have silky golden locks, no eyes, a stumpy tail and flipper-like hands.
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Canadian carbon offset fund collaboration to decarbonise Wyoming mine

Carbon Pulse - Tue, 2024-04-09 09:20
A Canadian fund that develops offset projects across North America revealed Monday that it has entered a long-term agreement with a Belgian chemicals company to reduce GHG emissions at its mine in Wyoming.
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Illinois energy subsidiary tamps down CO2 pipeline capacity in wake of public opposition

Carbon Pulse - Tue, 2024-04-09 09:16
A subsidiary of an Illinois energy firm has announced plans to reduce the capacity of a proposed CO2 pipeline by roughly a third following public backlash, according to recent testimony.
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Washington’s cap-and-invest participation increases in Q1 despite programme repeal risks

Carbon Pulse - Tue, 2024-04-09 09:10
The number of entities registered with active accounts in Washington’s cap-and-trade programme increased in Q1 under the spectre of the scheme's potential repeal.
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Together in wonder: North America awed by total solar eclipse

BBC - Tue, 2024-04-09 09:04
Stunning spectacle is witnessed by millions across the continent. Here are some of the stories.
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Together in wonder: North America awed by total solar eclipse

BBC - Tue, 2024-04-09 09:04
Stunning spectacle is witnessed by millions across the continent. Here are some of the stories.
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Together in wonder: North America awed by total solar eclipse

BBC - Tue, 2024-04-09 09:04
Stunning spectacle is witnessed by millions across the continent. Here are some of the stories.
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RGGI Market: Permit prices descend from peaks as traders brace for more volatility

Carbon Pulse - Tue, 2024-04-09 09:01
RGGI Allowance (RGA) prices retreated from the highs of the previous week as observers anticipate continued volatility in the absence of a market signal and amid ongoing silence from member states regarding proposed programme changes.
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UK taskforce delivers sector-specific corporate guidelines for climate transition disclosure plans

Carbon Pulse - Tue, 2024-04-09 09:01
The UK’s Transition Plan Taskforce (TPT) on Tuesday unveiled its latest sector-specific transition strategy to guide businesses in their plans to reach net zero, with sections including recommendations for voluntary carbon market engagement.
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Canadian project financier receives first correspondingly-adjusted, Article 6 authorised carbon credits

Carbon Pulse - Tue, 2024-04-09 08:48
A Toronto-headquartered carbon project financier announced Monday that it has received the first-ever correspondingly-adjusted and Article 6 authorised credits.
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Watch best moments from solar eclipse

BBC - Tue, 2024-04-09 08:31
See moment the Moon completely obscured the Sun, turning day to night and revealing dazzling corona.
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Top 50 global corporations falling short on 1.5C-aligned emission cuts -study

Carbon Pulse - Tue, 2024-04-09 08:01
An analysis of the voluntary climate commitments made by 51 of the world’s biggest corporations show their emissions would decrease by as little as 30-33% by 2030 compared to 2019 levels — short of the 42-48% reduction needed to keep global warming within 1.5C.
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