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Researchers say study, which involved training bream to follow a specific diver for treats, could change the way we treat fish

Wild fish can tell people apart – at least when they are wearing different-coloured outfits – researchers have found in a study they say could shift our relationship with the creatures.

It is known that certain domestic animals – or those that live close to humans – can tell one person from another, a skill researchers say could be tied to particular humans being more inclined to share resources with them or, conversely, pose a danger. However, such discrimination is less well known in wild animals.

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There are hopes techniques borrowed from the oil and gas industry can boost the viability of geothermal energy, as a German town gears up to be a test case.

The post German town digs deep for hot rock geothermal energy to replace gas networks appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Labor and the LNP might be approaching the federal election from diametrically opposite ends of the ideological spectrum on energy, but there is one key battleground where their policies will collide.

The post Battle of the batteries: Solar soakers provide some common ground for Australia’s competing energy visions appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The administrator responsible for reviewing rules put forth by California’s state agencies disapproved the latest amendments to the Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS), according to an after-hours market notice posted on Tuesday.

Australia's first privately owned wind farm, which began operations in 2001, will cease in 2027, and stands as a significant milestone in Australia's renewable energy journey.

The post End of an era for pioneering wind farm, and a milestone in Australia’s renewables journey appeared first on RenewEconomy.

South Australia loses patience with Gupta's GFG Alliance and seizes control of the Whyalla steelworks, to protect jobs and the state's green steel and hydrogen ambitions.

The post “Lost confidence:” Government takes control of Whyalla steel works, as hydrogen plan hangs in balance appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The six turbine wind project was first proposed to avoid a new high voltage power line and help power the local community. Now the farmer landholder is having another go.

The post A decade on, farmer revives plans for mini wind farm first proposed to avoid big transmission line appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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 on Wednesday morning. Veterinarians and conservationists have responded to the mass beaching, but experts warn inaccessibility and poor conditions may limit their ability to help

• More than 150 whales stranded on beach in remote north-western Tasmania

• ‘I closed my eyes to brace for impact’: the man who escaped a whale’s mouth

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Shared knowledge and strategies between cities can serve as a crucial tool for advancing CO2 removal (CDR) efforts to deliver a gigatonne-scale impact, experts said at a webinar Tuesday.

Behind-the-scenes work is underway by entities looking to use futures contracts in Australia’s carbon market as demand is expected to grow, despite the current lack of liquidity, according to the head of one such futures exchange.

An assessment of select Canadian investors found an increase in support for climate-related shareholder proposals through 2024, amid global departures from such activist resolutions and decarbonisation-focused alliances.

More than 150 whales have beached in the remote, north west corner of Tasmania.

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.