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New Zealand tax commission backs expanded carbon pricing, stronger price guidance
China finalises registry for national ETS, though other work remains
Giant tortoise believed extinct for 100 years found in Galápagos
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.
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Tesla big battery pulled in $29 million in revenue in 2018
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.
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Hayabusa-2: Japan mission set to 'bite an asteroid'
Teachers to join climate protests to demand curriculum reform
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 Water on path to “net zero” power bills, with 154MW solar rollout
SA Power Networks subsidiary Enerven awarded contract to deliver SA Water’s 154MW solar and 34MWh storage roll-out.
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Amazon-backed Rivian targets Australia for electric utes
Rivian CEO and founder says Australia is an important market, following investment from internet giant Amazon.
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Citroën’s fully electric “object” to negotiate crowded cities
French car maker unveils ‘Ami One’ concept vehicle – or "electric object." Designed for European cities, but likely to be disallowed in Australia.
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McKinsey says renewables to make up 50% of global generation by 2035
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.
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“It’s proof!” Coalition endorses Murdoch’s “carbon cut apocalypse” beat up
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.
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SolarEdge announces fourth quarter and full year 2018 financial results
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 sees renewables doubling in three years, eyes multiple big battery options
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.
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CO2 emissions from UK housing 'go up'
CP Daily: Wednesday February 20, 2019
Solar Insiders Podcast: Murdoch media’s attack on solar
A breakdown of the Murdoch media’s ham-fisted attempt to demonise rooftop solar incentives, and Nigel Morris catches out some solar cowboys.
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