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'It looked possessed' - sick sea lions attacking beachgoers in California
A toxic algae bloom in southern California has sickened dozens of animals, causing them to have seizures and act erratically.
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Dutton worse on renewables and climate than Abbott or Morrison, Bowen warns as he disses gas modelling
The post Dutton worse on renewables and climate than Abbott or Morrison, Bowen warns as he disses gas modelling appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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FEATURE: Under Trump, an evolving chapter for US-China climate relations
The world’s two largest emitters and former allies in climate policy could diverge in emissions reductions ambition, experts warn, as China grows its fossil energy profile and US President Donald Trump reverses core foundations of the country's environmental policy while imposing global tariffs.
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Hydrogen hopeful Infinite Green calls in administrators over debt dispute
The post Hydrogen hopeful Infinite Green calls in administrators over debt dispute appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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Republican senators reintroduce legislation to establish US carbon border tariff
A pair of Republican senators have introduced updated legislation establishing a US carbon border tariff fee on imports from countries with perceived dirtier production practices, targeting China in particular.
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Royal Society of Biology mourns murdered scientist
A local mayor in Colombia offers a cash reward to help find Alessandro Coatti’s killers.
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Maryland lawmakers mandate power sector emissions reductions in policy overhaul
An omnibus energy policy package passed by Maryland lawmakers Monday would require new natural gas-fired power generators to transition to lower-emitting energy sources and mandate electric companies to procure zero-emission credits.
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Scaling ERW among Global South farms requires careful trust-building -developer
Scaling up carbon removal (CDR) credits via enhanced rock weathering (ERW) projects on smallholder farms in the Global South requires a careful public engagement process involving years of trust-building, an ERW project developer said on Tuesday.
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UK investigating claims green fuel contains virgin palm oil
The BBC finds evidence of fraud in the production of a "green" diesel meant to cut emissions.
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UK investigating claims green fuel contains virgin palm oil
The BBC finds evidence of fraud in the production of a "green" diesel meant to cut emissions.
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US-based CDR developer to offtake 2.3 MtCO2 annually in 25-yr agreement
A US-based carbon removal (CDR) project developer announced Tuesday a 25-year offtake agreement with an ammonia producer aiming to sequester 2.3 million tonnes of CO2 per year.
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New funding deal promises to slash power bills for social housing, fully electrify 5,000 homes
The post New funding deal promises to slash power bills for social housing, fully electrify 5,000 homes appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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Trump mimics Dutton on ‘critical’ fossil fuels, as uninspiring leaders debate fails to shift the dial
The post Trump mimics Dutton on ‘critical’ fossil fuels, as uninspiring leaders debate fails to shift the dial appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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FEATURE: Key officials drive momentum for carbon markets in Iraq
A few high-ranking officials in the Iraqi government are accelerating Article 6 and voluntary carbon market (VCM) engagement after years of dormancy, with efforts centred on a new state-owned carbon markets enterprise.
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US legislators introduce tax credit to boost RNG use in US transportation sector
US lawmakers have introduced bipartisan legislation to establish a tax credit for RNG used as transportation fuel in the country until 2035.
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Macquarie to shrink offshore wind operations after failing to find a buyer
The post Macquarie to shrink offshore wind operations after failing to find a buyer appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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Local council begs state to create NSW-like renewables plan
The post Local council begs state to create NSW-like renewables plan appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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RGGI Market: Auction volumes drop 1% QoQ for second quarterly sale of 2025
RGGI states will offer 1% fewer permits at their Q2 sale compared to the prior quarter, with the notable absence of cost containment allowances that were all scooped up at the first auction of the year, according to a Tuesday announcement.
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Newfoundland and Labrador backs offshore carbon storage innovation with C$3 mln grant
Newfoundland and Labrador has awarded C$3 million ($2.2 million) to a university and major offshore oil producers in an attempt to strengthen the province’s capacity to assess and advance offshore carbon storage.
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Pennsylvania Republicans introduce bill to require carbon fee public consultation, legislative authorisation for cap-and-trade
GOP lawmakers in Pennsylvania introduced Monday a bill requiring a state agency to submit a recommendation for a carbon fee regime to regulate CO2 emissions after completion of public consultation, but also stipulating that any cap-and-trade programme must be legislatively authorised.
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