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EIA is seeking a full-time Policy Analyst for its Climate Campaign, which centers on an award winning efforts to rid the world of the worst climate super-pollutants, including hydroflourocarbons (HFCs) which are thousands of times more destructive than CO2.

If we’re already doomed to disastrous climate change, then there’s no reason to cut carbon pollution, argues the Trump administration

Several years ago, I wrote about the five stages of climate denial:

In 2013 @dana1981 wrote about the 5 stages of #climatechange denial.

Stage 1: Deny the Problem Exists
Stage 2: Deny We're the Cause
Stage 3: Deny It's a Problem
Stage 4: Deny We can Solve It
Stage 5: It's too Late

Look where the Trump Administration is.https://t.co/FRQGZ8gQ4r

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Uniper is looking for an entry-level advisor to help safeguard the company’s interests in energy, environment and climate policy within the political decision-making process in Brussels.

The world must cut CO2 emissions 45% below 2010 levels by 2030 and achieve net zero emissions by mid-century if it is to stand a chance of limiting global warming to 1.5C, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) said Monday, in a report highlighting the far-reaching differences in impact between 1.5C and 2C of warming.

The Royal Society of Biology’s 12 shortlisted entries range from symmetries seen under a microscope to camouflaged insects

• The winners of the Photographer, and Young Photographer of the Year competitions will be announced on 11 October in London

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The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change says time is rapidly running out to avoid a the worst effects of a warmer planet.

Environment groups tell Senate inquiry there’s ‘massive and pervasive non-compliance with legislation’

Australia’s environment laws have been “white-anted with loopholes” and non-compliance takes place on a “scandalously huge scale”, a Senate inquiry into threatened species has heard.

The inquiry into the rate of faunal extinctions was established after a Guardian Australia investigation found that Australia’s 1,800 threatened plants, animals and ecological communities were poorly monitored and conservation efforts inadequately funded.

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It's over to the Morrison government, as IPCC warns of increasing urgency of emissions reduction task, and of the "very, very substantial" cut in coal use essential to this.

The post IPCC says coal must go in urgent race to limit global warming appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Ten wind farms will open their gates to the public when the Clean Energy Council celebrates Wind Farm Open Day with the Australian Wind Alliance on Sunday 21 October.

The post Get up close and personal with renewable energy at Wind Farm Open Day appeared first on RenewEconomy.

A special edition of Energy Insiders featuring David Leitch, Nigel Morris, Simon Corbell, and Glen Morelli “live” from the All Energy conference in Melbourne.

The post Energy Insiders podcast special: “live” from All Energy appeared first on RenewEconomy.

How can the world achieve its temperature goal of limiting average global warming to 1.5°C to 2.0°C? And what happens if it doesn’t?

The post 8 things you need to know about the IPCC 1.5˚C report appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Queensland government move branded ‘another special deal’ for Carmichael mine

The Queensland government has quietly granted the Adani mining company a year-long extension to pay $18.5m for a water extraction licence, citing Carmichael coalmine “project timetable delays”.

The extension was branded “another special deal” by environmental groups, who said the government had consistently defended granting water access to Adani in the middle of a drought by stating the company would be made to abide by strict conditions.

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Research is finding better ways to make batteries both bigger, smaller, lighter batteries that charge in minutes and store enough energy to power a device for days.

The post New materials are powering the battery revolution appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Morrison responds to IPCC report by declaring that he had no intention of spending money on global climate conferences and "all that sort of nonsense.”

The post Morrison vows no money for climate conferences and “all that nonsense” appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Limiting global warming to 1.5C is a tough challenge but still within reach, according to a landmark report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change commissioned after the 2015 Paris summit. Mark Howden, Director, Climate Change Institute, Australian National University Rebecca Colvin, Knowledge Exchange Specialist, Climate Change Institute, Australian National University Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.

The world needs to be carbon-neutral by mid-century to give ourselves a chance of holding global warming to 1.5C. With around 1% of the global carbon budget, Australia needs to rapidly do its share. Iain Stewart, Analyst, ClimateWorks Australia Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.

The AGIA has been established to act as a point of contact and information for businesses interested in pursuing the use of graphene to improve their products

The post Australian Graphene Industry Association launched with support from Victorian Government appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The basic fact remains that the extent of global warming depends on China’s emission control, or lack of it, more than any other single factor.

The post The grim reality about China ‘s building boom and coal burning appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Here are the essential facts from the UN's special report on climate change. Michael Hopkin, Section Editor: Energy + Environment, The Conversation Emil Jeyaratnam, Multimedia Editor, The Conversation Madeleine De Gabriele, Deputy Editor: Energy + Environment Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.

State govt approves 30MW solar farm near Shepparton, releases draft guidelines to help councils, developers and communities negotiate the state’s boom in large-scale solar proposals.

The post Victoria approves 30MW Shepparton project, smooths way for big solar rush appeared first on RenewEconomy.