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Protecting 30% of Australian lands sounds good – but what matters much more is whether we’re protecting dwindling habitat for endangered species. James Watson, Professor in Conservation Science, School of the Environment, The University of Queensland Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.

Regulator finds industry group breached Greenwashing Code with claims electric cooktops are more expensive and more emissions intensive than cooking with gas.

The post Regulator finds fossil fuel group engaged in greenwashing in defence of gas stoves appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Algae blooms can be a problem for marine life and people but it’s not yet clear if warmer oceans and nutrient runoff are causing more of them

Confronting images of dead seadragons, fish and octopuses washed up on South Australian beaches – and disturbing reports of “more than 100” surfers and beachgoers experiencing flu-like symptoms after swimming or merely breathing in sea spray – attracted international concern last week.

Speculation about the likely cause ranged from pollution and algae to unusual bacterial infections or viruses. We can reveal the culprit was a tiny – but harmful – type of planktonic algae called Karenia mikimotoi.

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Snowy Hydro's delayed, costly and not very hydrogen gas generators have finally entered the grid management system.

The post Snowy’s delayed gas plant finally enters grid system, as Forrest closes in on gas import terminal appeared first on RenewEconomy.

New research cuts through the noise to find what is really driving up electricity costs over the longer term, and how governments and consumers can turn the trend around.

The post What’s really driving high power bills (hint, it’s not renewables) and how can we reduce them? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Reports in a Murdoch newspaper that another renewable hydrogen project has been scrapped are several years late, the South Australia government says.

The post Murdoch media reports of green hydrogen’s latest failure have been greatly exaggerated, SA govt says appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Energy demand rebounded in 2024, led by renewable energy generation, but that wasn't enough to halt emissions, the IEA says.

The post Climate-related heatwaves pushed up energy sector emissions in 2024, despite record wind and solar appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Operational emissions at a major dairy producer in New Zealand continued to fall in FY24, while its Scope 3 emissions crept up.

NSW-based battery technology startup secures a US patent for its water-based electrolyte which it says is cheaper and safer than competing technologies.

The post Australian long-duration battery hopeful secures US patent for “game-changing” storage chemistry appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The number of entities registered with active accounts in Washington’s cap-and-trade programme ticked up in an early look at Q1 data, the state's Department of Ecology (ECY) figures showed.

Perth-based wave energy hopeful edges closer to showcasing its ocean power generation technology after signing deals to test out new system designs.

The post Deep ocean wave energy hopeful inches closer to trials in WA waters appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Archaeologists say they have found more than 800 items dating back about 2,000 years.

From our broken environmental laws to the role of gas, there are some big questions that remain unanswered by both major parties

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A national election campaign is days away and the focus in Canberra is on a federal budget that wasn’t going to happen until a tropical cyclone threatened southern Queensland a fortnight ago. The climate crisis and environment are expected to get passing mentions.

But there is a strong case that they should be at the forefront of debate over the next six weeks, understandable cost-of-living concerns notwithstanding.

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Indonesia has received $1.1 billion in international funding via the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP), a ministerial update said Monday, as the government stressed the US's withdrawal would not affect other countries' commitment to the initiative. 

The world's 10 largest shipping companies raised record profits of around $300 billion in the last five years, but paid less than half the average corporation tax rate, according to a new report by a non-profit, which highlights the impact a potential global levy could have on climate.

Canada is set to fund 40 decarbonisation projects with proceeds from its industrial carbon levy.

RGGI allowance (RGA) prices rocketed up over 10% week-on-week last week due to strong buying interest in light of the depletion of the Cost Containment Reserve (CCR) at the Q1 auction earlier this month, traders said.

Squadron Energy has presented a new big wind and battery project in NSW for EPBC approval, just weeks after receiving green tick for another project.

The post Andrew Forrest’s Squadron Energy presents another big wind and battery project for federal approval appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Iowa legislators filed a bill this month to restrict the use of eminent domain for CO2 pipeline projects, adding to mounting challenges against a multi-state developer already facing uncertainty after South Dakota passed a similar legislation.

The leader of a Venezuelan agricultural association is pushing for the government and farmers alike to embrace international carbon markets, according to local media.