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Researchers examined how disaster risk informs decisions about new housing. They found crucial problems that leave communities exposed. Francesca Perugia, Senior Lecturer, School of Design and the Built Environment, Curtin University Courtney Babb, Lecturer in Urban and Regional Planning, Curtin University Steven Rowley, Professor, School of Economics, Finance and Property, Curtin University Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.

How to make nuclear look not so expensive: Trick #1: Assume a cost for reactors of around half what they have actually cost to build in the real world.

The post Peter Dutton’s nuclear accounting trick #1: Assume you can halve the cost of nuclear power appeared first on RenewEconomy.

In a discussion with Chris Uhlmann, US energy secretary Chris Wright digs in on fossil fuels, climate denial and a hatred of green energy.

The post US energy secretary tells UK and Australian conservatives that net zero is “sinister” and “unachievable” appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Veterinarians and conservationists respond to mass beaching, but experts warn inaccessibility and poor conditions may limit ability to help

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More than 150 whales have stranded on a beach near Arthur River, on Tasmania’s remote north-west coast.

A group of 157 animals that appear to be false killer whales have stranded, according to the Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania, with initial observations showing 136 animals were still alive.

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Growth in 2022 and 2023 was driven by soaring gas prices caused by Russia’s invasion, but 2024 saw sales slump

Heat pump sales fell 23% in Europe last year, industry data shows, reverting to the level they were at before the war in Ukraine and slowing the shift away from gas-burning boilers.

Demand for clean heating devices fell by about half in Belgium and Germany, and by 39% in France, according to data for 13 countries that cover 85% of the European heat pump market.

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An Iowa bill designed to advance the state’s energy systems passed through a subcommittee Monday while attracting grassroots pushback in response to certain provisions related to carbon capture and sequestration (CCS).

Paraguayan ministries unveiled Tuesday a decree regulating a national carbon market law they expect to spur investment in the country.

A renewable fuels industry group voiced support last week for President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs on Brazilian ethanol as US exports to the South American country have plunged over 90% since 2018.

The UK welcomes the biggest battery to join its grid, while Australia's Eku Energy says it has energised another two batteries in the UK.

The post Three big batteries join UK grid, including the biggest to date appeared first on RenewEconomy.

A wind farm proposed for a state pine forest in an area dotted with coal mining assets is mulling a 2,000 MWh big battery and 8 MW turbines

The post Pine forest wind project unveils plans for 8 megawatt turbines and a 2,000 MWh battery appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The Government of Alberta has announced an investment of nearly C$55 million ($39 mln) in 15 projects aimed at reducing GHG emissions and improving the competitiveness of the province’s industries.

A Canadian green tech company placed an offering of up to C$5 million ($3.5 mln) in shares on Friday to finance the sale of its hydrogen-on-demand device for diesel engines.

There stands to be more investment funds moving in to track carbon credit portfolios this year, according to the head of a carbon industry body.

Older homes are more at risk from bushfires. Retrofitting can make your house more likely to weather a fire. Subha Parida, Lecturer in Property, University of South Australia Lyrian Daniel, Associate Professor in Architecture, University of South Australia Michaela Lang, Postdoctoral Researcher in Behavioural Science, Monash Sustainable Development Institute, Monash University Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.

What can we learn from the bushfires in Tasmania? Beware of climate change, especially the unpredictable nature of blazes sparked by dry lightning. David Bowman, Professor of Pyrogeography and Fire Science, University of Tasmania Grant Williamson, Research Fellow in Environmental Science, University of Tasmania Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.

When landscapes change, exotic species take advantage of new habitats. Such a pulse of colonisation coincided with the Ice Age some 2.6 million years ago. Pascale Lubbe, Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Molecular Ecology, University of Otago Michael Knapp, Associate Professor in Biological Anthropology, University of Otago Nic Rawlence, Associate Professor in Ancient DNA, University of Otago Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.

The Greens in the European Parliament are sounding the alarm over suggestions to merge the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) budget with EU funds allocated to regional cohesion policy, warning the move could spell disaster for the sustainability of the sector.

A US-based low-carbon building materials company has secured $82 million in Series B equity commitments from a consortium of financial and strategic investors to accelerate the deployment of its technology.

Major asset managers opposed most climate resolutions in 2024, with only two out of 73 passing in their worst voting performance yet, a report released on Tuesday said.

A draft of the Clean Industrial Deal, obtained by Carbon Pulse, promises "a new chapter of European industrial history" focused on supporting energy-intensive industries in their decarbonisation efforts while scaling up the EU's clean tech sector to reach net zero emissions.