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Canada has announced it will extend to 2026 its Conservation Exchange Pilot programme, which allows companies to earn government-issued certificates for verified achievements in conservation projects they fund.

The latest version of US technology designed to prevent bird deaths from turbine collisions will have its first run at Tasmania's Musselroe Wind Farm.

The post Old Tassie wind farm to debut new turbine shutdown tech, in bid to protect eagles appeared first on RenewEconomy.

California Carbon Allowance (CCA) prices in the secondary market stumbled for the fourth consecutive day on Tuesday while recording large daily ICE volumes, with heightened options activity exacerbating the technical sell-off, market participants said.

One of Australia's most senior energy executives says proposed "priority access" regime put forward by the industry's rule makers will hurt both developers and consumers.

The post “They will be stranded:” Energy chief lets fly at proposed grid access scheme for wind and solar appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Latest monthly data on top performing wind and solar generators shows impact of May "wind drought" – but also backs theory that the wind is always blowing somewhere.

The post Queensland blows through wind drought to top the charts for May – shines on solar, too appeared first on RenewEconomy.

A new interactive map allows Australia's pipeline of renewable energy projects to be examined in detail, and links users to interactive tours and technology explainers.

The post Picture this: Renewables project viewing tool seeks to demystify wind, solar and storage appeared first on RenewEconomy.

"Ahead of schedule!" Neoen announces the latest big milestone for the battery at its Western Downs Green Power Hub.

The post Biggest battery in Queensland grid gets energised appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Philippines-headquartered credit standard PCX Solutions has released an updated version of its plastic credit programme, formally mandating third-party verification and ruling out landfill activities of eligible projects.

Traders anticipate Washington’s upcoming second quarter current vintage auction to clear near the scheme's floor and well below front-month futures prices, expecting the sale to sell all permits despite the looming possibility of the carbon market’s repeal.

Male cyclists greatly outnumber female cyclists in Australia. New research points to ways to close the gap. Richard Bean, Research Fellow, School of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering, The University of Queensland Dorina Pojani, Associate Professor in Urban Planning, The University of Queensland Jonathan Corcoran, Professor, School of the Environment, The University of Queensland Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.

Investment and advisory firm Pollination has launched a venture capital fund it says will drive new investment into Australian climate and nature technology and solutions.

At face value, energy "spilling" seems like a terrible waste of solar and wind, especially in light of the pressing need to reduce emissions. But the story is more complex.

The post Should we worry about wasting renewables? Here’s why “spilling” excess power is expected – and efficient appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Investors are being tapped for funding for early-stage companies tackling the climate crisis, the energy transition, new foods and cleaner industry.

The post New $150m fund targets net zero “disruption” start-ups across energy, transport, recycling appeared first on RenewEconomy.

It's slightly disconcerting to see a politician in a suit and white running shoes - even if they are made from recycled wind turbine blades.

The post White shoe brigade is back, this time with recycled wind turbine blades appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Market participants expect the second RGGI auction of the year to set another historic clearance price, albeit at a discount to secondary market valuations, with many traders projecting a wide range of outcomes in light of regulatory uncertainty in the market.

The country has come up with an ambitious plan to become the engine room of the new green economy.

Nearly 20% of Japan's market capitalisation is highly dependent on nature, with the energy, food, beverage, and tobacco sectors facing the highest risks, a study has found.

Groundwater is the largest source of unfrozen freshwater on the planet. Even though it’s underground, climate change is heating this reservoir up. Gabriel C Rau, Lecturer in Hydrogeology, School of Environmental and Life Sciences, University of Newcastle Barret Kurylyk, Associate Professor and Canada Research Chair in Coastal Water Resources, Dalhousie University Dylan Irvine, Outstanding Future Researcher - Northern Water Futures, Charles Darwin University Susanne Benz, Freigeist Fellow, Institute of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (IPF), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.

More robust policy to support carbon removals (CDR) and integration into compliance markets will be needed to boost demand to the levels needed to meet the Paris Agreement goal, say University of Oxford scientists.

A European energy company has bought 5 million nature-based credits from a climate finance company in a bid to lock in fixed prices across the 2030s, according to a release Tuesday.