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A US Gulf Coast developer of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) announced the launch of its first commercial-scale facility, alongside a strategic partnership with UK energy company Drax.

Contamination thought to stem from the heavy application of pesticides containing TFA, a type of PFAS

Mineral water from several European nations has been found for the first time to be contaminated with TFA, a type of PFAS “forever chemical” that is a reproductive toxicant accumulating at alarming levels across the globe.

The finding is startling because mineral water should be pristine and insulated from manmade chemicals. The contamination is thought to stem from the heavy application of pesticides containing TFA, or compounds that turn into it in the environment, which are used throughout the world.

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The World Benchmarking Alliance (WBA) has released a list of 63 companies out of the 125 that are very likely to be assessed on biodiversity in its forthcoming Ocean Benchmark.

A major European energy and commodities exchange has announced the launch of futures contracts for the upcoming EU ETS2.

The Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market (ICVCM) has approved Verra's VM0047 methodology for its Core Carbon Principles (CCPs) quality label, as well as a fast-growing carbon removal standard, according to an announcement Thursday.

Climate researchers presented potential reasons – clouds, shipping, volcanic eruption – for the apparent surge

Scientists are still puzzling over the reasons behind a streak of unexpected, record heat that scorched 2023 and into this year, sparking fears that the climate crisis could be moving faster than previously thought.

Is it the clouds? Or shipping? Or maybe a huge volcanic eruption?

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A government-owned research entity in Abu Dhabi has launched a climate startup, which will use AI in a bid to conserve and restore thousands of hectares of mangroves and other natural ecosystems in the region.

Forestry carbon credits, including from REDD avoidance and ARR reforestation sectors, now have the green light to scale via Paris Agreement carbon markets, following last month's historic decision at COP29, but the exact methodologies that will be used, and strength of demand, remain uncertain.

Melanesian Pacific governments should continue to engage with voluntary carbon markets as a novel approach to forest conservation, but regulatory frameworks need to allow for projects to be developed at a pragmatic scale, a report has urged.

Dairy giant Fonterra has announced a new decarbonisation project to convert two coal-fired boilers to using low-carbon wood pellets at its South Island operations in South Canterbury, New Zealand expected to make a significant dent in its emissions.

The spot price for NZUs recovered slightly Wednesday, as research revealed greater tension in the emissions trading scheme (ETS) than current prices might suggest.

Germany should not count on future long-distance green hydrogen imports in its drive to make the steel and chemicals industries climate-friendly.

The post “Expensive and implausible:” Shipping green hydrogen to save Germany steel industry said to be not viable appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Our natural soundscapes are falling silent as bird populations decline. To improve our lives, we must invest in conservation

Imagine you’re walking across rolling hills that stretch for miles, with warm sunshine and the chirping of birds all around.

This peaceful and serene scene is an increasingly rare one in the modern world.

It goes to show how important nature is for humanity on so many levels and hopefully a study like this supports more investment and help in retaining as well as improving our natural soundscapes.

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New research finds a “clear case of price gouging” by Australia’s two biggest energy retailers, where households pay more than double the price of big business for the same amount of electricity.

The post “Ripping off customers:” Energy utilities force households to pay more than double than business appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Opposition energy spokesman Ted O'Brien reportedly wants to drop environmental considerations - or what he calls a "carbon price by stealth" – from regulatory decision on energy.

The post Coalition to dump environment from grid objective in latest bizarre thought bubble on green energy appeared first on RenewEconomy.

New analysis shows that Coalition nuclear plan would result in more coal, more gas, higher wholesale prices, and higher emissions.

The post More coal, more gas, higher prices, higher emissions: What Coalition’s nuclear plan will do to the grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Singapore-based Climate Impact X (CIX) Thursday announced plans to launch its first standardised physical spot contract for Eligible Emissions Units (EEUs) under the CORSIA international aviation offsetting scheme.

The US EPA on Wednesday announced its allocation of more than $735 million in grant funding to support the purchase of zero emissions heavy-duty vehicles across 27 states.

Regulator proposes new laws to require gas companies to offer clear and accurate comparisons with electric appliances.

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There was a whole country who swallowed a lie - about coal, gas, and nuclear. Perhaps they will die.

The post Nursery rhyme to the editor: There was a whole country who swallowed a lie  appeared first on RenewEconomy.