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New Zealand should price carbon emissions for all sectors and make its emissions trading scheme more ‘tax-like’ by providing stronger price guidance, a government-appointed committee tasked with reforming the nation’s tax system said Thursday.

China has finalised the registry for its national emissions trading scheme, taking one of several crucial steps necessary to launch the market.

Adult female discovered 113 years after only other living Chelonoidis phantasticus was found

A living member of species of tortoise not seen in more than 110 years and feared to be extinct has been found in a remote part of the Galápagos island of Fernandina.

Related: Welcome home, Lonesome George: giant tortoise returns to Galapagos

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The Beresheet robot is a privately funded venture that aims to land and hop across the lunar surface.

The island of Reiono on the atoll of Tetiaroa has had a long-standing rat problem, so much so that it attracted a team of eradication experts.

Tesla big battery at Hornsdale earned $29 million in revenue in 2018, which owner Neoen says was more than they expected - thanks to its better than expected performance.

The post Tesla big battery pulled in $29 million in revenue in 2018 appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The Hayabusa-2 probe is ready to descend to the Ryugu asteroid to collect a sample from its surface.

On Friday demonstrators will protest against ‘negligent’ climate change education

Teachers will follow on the heels of striking students on Friday with a protest to demand the national curriculum be reformed to make the climate and ecological crisis an educational priority.

The Extinction Rebellion group will support the demonstration outside the Department for Education, which organisers describe as a “peaceful nonviolent protest that may involve civil disobedience”.

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SA Power Networks subsidiary Enerven awarded contract to deliver SA Water’s 154MW solar and 34MWh storage roll-out.

The post SA Water on path to “net zero” power bills, with 154MW solar rollout appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Rivian CEO and founder says Australia is an important market, following investment from internet giant Amazon.

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French car maker unveils ‘Ami One’ concept vehicle – or "electric object." Designed for European cities, but likely to be disallowed in Australia.

The post Citroën’s fully electric “object” to negotiate crowded cities appeared first on RenewEconomy.

McKinsey says electricity demand will double out to 2050, as transport goes electric, but the share of renewables will soar to 73% in a "clear break" from fossil fuels.

The post McKinsey says renewables to make up 50% of global generation by 2035 appeared first on RenewEconomy.

A new low? Murdoch media story on patently absurd carbon costings endorsed by the Coalition government as "proof" of the dangers of Labor's proposed energy and climate policies.

The post “It’s proof!” Coalition endorses Murdoch’s “carbon cut apocalypse” beat up appeared first on RenewEconomy.

SolarEdge Technologies, Inc., a global leader in smart energy technology, today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2018.

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Origin looking at new grid batteries, seeks to contract 500MW wind at low $50/MWh, and predicts Australia renewables capacity to double in next three years.

The post Origin sees renewables doubling in three years, eyes multiple big battery options appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Greenhouse gas emissions from your heating boiler are fuelling climate change.

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A breakdown of the Murdoch media’s ham-fisted attempt to demonise rooftop solar incentives, and Nigel Morris catches out some solar cowboys.

The post Solar Insiders Podcast: Murdoch media’s attack on solar appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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