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Vast ‘doughnut’ discovered in molten metal of Earth’s core
Australian scientists hail finding as a step in unlocking secrets of planet’s protective magnetic field
By travelling to the centre of the Earth via seismic waves scientists have discovered a ring-like structure within the swirling pool of molten metal known as the outer core.
Research published in the journal Science Advances has identified a doughnut-shaped region within the outer core, parallel to the equator.
Continue reading...Badger culling to end in England within five years
Oil giant invests $100 mln into US forestry carbon projects
Fish species’ extinction risk highly underestimated, study finds
New shipping decarbonisation options emerge with clean fuels in short supply -insurer
South African high court hears appeal over state-owned gas plant
Timber and pulp sector falls short on zero deforestation disclosure -report
Guardian under fire for damning articles calling carbon credits ‘junk’
Emissions from Australian coal-fired power stations rise as wind and hydro dip
More electricity demand and lower than usual generation from two renewable sources raises questions about climate targets
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Greenhouse gas emissions from Australia’s ageing coal-fired power plants rose slightly in the first half of the year, reversing years of declining pollution from the power section and raising questions about the country’s ability to meet its climate targets.
An increase in electricity consumption across the country and lower than usual wind and hydro output led to an increase in coal generation. It pushed up emissions from the electricity grid between January and June.
Continue reading...Researchers seek to ‘demystify’ argument about carbon removals and offsetting
Mexican project to generate first biodiversity credits under BioCarbon standard
Arctic researchers highlight key impacts of global climate change
South Korea to mandate SAF use for all international flights starting 2027
Badger culling to end in England by 2029, government says
Defra sources say some licensed culls will continue until 2026 but it is highly unlikely any new ones will be granted
Badger culling will end in England by 2029, the government has said.
Some culls under existing licences will continue until 2026, according to sources at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), but it is highly unlikely any new ones will be granted.
Continue reading...Carbon removal registry closes down amid stagnant voluntary market
Euro Markets: Midday Update
CN Markets: CEA trading activity stable, CCER liquidity remains stagnant
Olympic champion joins climate activists for Windsor protest
Etienne Stott among Extinction Rebellion protesters to call for citizens’ assembly to tackle climate crisis
An Olympic gold medal-winning canoeist will be among climate activists protesting in Windsor this weekend to demand the Labour government takes climate action seriously.
Extinction Rebellion, which is organising the three-day event, which began on Friday, said it had been disappointed by the new administration’s lack of action on reducing fossil fuel emissions.
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