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A new study is mapping the secrets to the remarkably steady flight of kestrels, which could inform future drone designs and help achieve steadier flight in fixed wing aircraft. Scientists later hope to adapt the data so it can be applied to larger aircraft

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A Hong Kong-based corporate tree planting solutions provider has teamed up with a Singapore-based offset developer to launch a certified tree planting scheme, the firms announced this week.

Transmission infrastructure for Australia's first renewable energy zone has been given the all clear by the federal environment minister.

The post Plibersek gives green tick to Australia’s first renewable energy zone, with conditions appeared first on RenewEconomy.

A committee warns of a "permanent scar" above a town if an opencast mine is not fully restored.

Australia’s largest oil and gas company wants to drill for gas under a pristine coral reef. Samantha Hepburn, Professor, Deakin Law School, Deakin University Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.

South Korea's ocean affairs regulator is seeking opportunities to provide financial support for international mitigation projects in the marine sector through a newly formed partnership with an inter-governmental organisation.

Carbon management projects currently lack oversight and need improved guardrails for implementation, panellists at a session held by California’s carbon market watchdog said Wednesday, while others detailed their input on ARB’s considerations for allowance budget removals in the most recent rulemaking workshop.

The SEC's head of stewardship explains why solar recycling is not a waste management story, but a story of reuse and recovery that will be critical to the shift to renewables.

The post Treasure, not trash: Solar panels have huge value beyond first use appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Share of hydro generation in Tasmania falls to a record low of 9.9 per cent, a combination of preserving the depleted hydro resources and because of maintenance at some key facilities.

The post Hydro share hits record low below 10 per cent in Tasmania, which hopes to be Battery of the Nation appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Smart Energy Council's Darren Johannesen on some fascinating revelations about end-of-life solar panels and where their value lies.

The post Solar Insiders Podcast: Reuse, reclaim or recycle? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Two American astronauts face the sudden prospect of spending Christmas and New Year in space.

Two American astronauts face the sudden prospect of spending Christmas and New Year in space.

A partnership that combines Western science and Traditional Owners’ ecological knowledge is restoring the seagrass meadows of Gathaagudu/Shark Bay. Elizabeth Sinclair, Senior Research Fellow, School of Biological Sciences and Oceans Institute, The University of Western Australia Gary Kendrick, Winthrop Professor, Oceans Institute, The University of Western Australia Martin Breed, Associate Professor in Biology, Flinders University Patricia Oakley, Malgana Elder, Indigenous Knowledge Sean McNeair, Offshore Operations Manager, Indigenous Knowledge Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed a brief on Tuesday in defence of its challenged climate-related disclosure rules.

Global wind energy capacity expected to more than double by 2030, but is not on track for COP28 targets. Australia amongst a host of countries falling short.

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Electricity from large ground-mounted solar PV systems combined with batteries has become cheaper than that generated from fossil power sources in Germany, researchers say.

The post Electricity from large solar arrays with batteries now cheaper than from fossil plants in Germany appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Congressman Adam Schiff (D) of California on Wednesday introduced a bill that would direct the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to establish voluntary guidelines for companies to disclose their Scope 3 emissions, seeking to promote transparency on corporate carbon footprints.

Distributed networks call for regulatory and tariff changes to allow them to plug in more EVs, share solar and play bigger role in renewable transition.

The post Networks make pitch to soak up solar, share PV, plug in more EVs and lower cost of renewable shift appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Oregon’s recently proposed Climate Protection Program (CPP) rulemaking could potentially create emissions leakage, according to stakeholder comments in a public consultation process, which also raised concerns over cap adjustment and the impact of compliance costs.

Marginal loss factors remain a major issue for renewable energy developers in Australia, and changes need to be made.

The post Grid congestion and the perennial problem of marginal loss factors   appeared first on RenewEconomy.