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Huge gas fields – under a coral reef. Will a rejection on environmental grounds stop Woodside’s Browse project?

The Conversation - Thu, 2024-08-08 13:59
Australia’s largest oil and gas company wants to drill for gas under a pristine coral reef. Samantha Hepburn, Professor, Deakin Law School, Deakin University Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.
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Korean marine regulator to support international mitigation projects

Carbon Pulse - Thu, 2024-08-08 13:46
South Korea's ocean affairs regulator is seeking opportunities to provide financial support for international mitigation projects in the marine sector through a newly formed partnership with an inter-governmental organisation.
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California watchdog hears CCS deployment concerns, discusses revenues under proposed cap-and-trade changes

Carbon Pulse - Thu, 2024-08-08 13:27
Carbon management projects currently lack oversight and need improved guardrails for implementation, panellists at a session held by California’s carbon market watchdog said Wednesday, while others detailed their input on ARB’s considerations for allowance budget removals in the most recent rulemaking workshop.
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They went to space for eight days - and could be stuck until 2025

BBC - Thu, 2024-08-08 12:08
Two American astronauts face the sudden prospect of spending Christmas and New Year in space.
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They went to space for eight days - and could be stuck until 2025

BBC - Thu, 2024-08-08 12:08
Two American astronauts face the sudden prospect of spending Christmas and New Year in space.
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Healthy Country, healthy people: how shared knowledge is helping to restore a World Heritage area

The Conversation - Thu, 2024-08-08 11:52
A partnership that combines Western science and Traditional Owners’ ecological knowledge is restoring the seagrass meadows of Gathaagudu/Shark Bay. Elizabeth Sinclair, Senior Research Fellow, School of Biological Sciences and Oceans Institute, The University of Western Australia Gary Kendrick, Winthrop Professor, Oceans Institute, The University of Western Australia Martin Breed, Associate Professor in Biology, Flinders University Patricia Oakley, Malgana Elder, Indigenous Knowledge Sean McNeair, Offshore Operations Manager, Indigenous Knowledge Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.
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US SEC defends contested climate disclosure rules

Carbon Pulse - Thu, 2024-08-08 11:40
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed a brief on Tuesday in defence of its challenged climate-related disclosure rules.
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US Democratic lawmaker introduces legislation to encourage Scope 3 disclosures

Carbon Pulse - Thu, 2024-08-08 10:57
Congressman Adam Schiff (D) of California on Wednesday introduced a bill that would direct the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to establish voluntary guidelines for companies to disclose their Scope 3 emissions, seeking to promote transparency on corporate carbon footprints.
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Emitters, green groups flag concerns over draft Oregon CPP rules

Carbon Pulse - Thu, 2024-08-08 10:51
Oregon’s recently proposed Climate Protection Program (CPP) rulemaking could potentially create emissions leakage, according to stakeholder comments in a public consultation process, which also raised concerns over cap adjustment and the impact of compliance costs.
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US blockchain firm expands carbon platform services with first South American franchises

Carbon Pulse - Thu, 2024-08-08 10:17
A US blockchain environmental registry announced Wednesday the opening of franchises in Argentina and Paraguay.
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Summer turnover in North American carbon traders

Carbon Pulse - Thu, 2024-08-08 10:13
Three environmental market traders have changed firms over the summer, Carbon Pulse has learned.
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Racehorse poo analysis predicts future success

BBC - Thu, 2024-08-08 10:05
Scientists found gut microbes in a young foal directly correlate to long-term health and performance.
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