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Indonesia targets 367 GW of renewable energy by 2060, as draft second NDC deemed insufficient

Carbon Pulse - Fri, 2024-09-06 18:59
The Indonesian government has outlined plans to target 367 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2060, as analysis found its draft second Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) to be lacking in ambition.
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Japanese carbon project developer seeks offset development opportunities in Mongolia

Carbon Pulse - Fri, 2024-09-06 17:55
A Japanese carbon project developer has expressed interest in pursuing emissions reduction projects in Mongolia, as it seeks to expand its presence in Asia.
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Week in wildlife in pictures: migrating flamingos, bear cubs and a wild hare

The Guardian - Fri, 2024-09-06 17:00

The best of this week’s wildlife photographs from around the world

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Food for thought: Yeast photo festival examines eating culture – in pictures

The Guardian - Fri, 2024-09-06 16:00

The third edition of Yeast looks at how human food consumption and production affects the social sphere and contributes to climate catastrophe

Yeast photo festival: From Planet to Plate, is in Matino and Salento, Italy, from 19 September to 3 November

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Our cities are losing the small, colourful songbirds that give us the most joy

The Conversation - Fri, 2024-09-06 15:57
Better urban planning can help stem the loss of birds by protecting and connecting the areas of habitat they need to survive. Andres Felipe Suarez-Castro, Research Fellow, Ecological Modelling, Griffith University Rachel Oh, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Centre for Biodiversity and Conservation Science, The University of Queensland Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.
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Race against time in Asian hornet battle

BBC - Fri, 2024-09-06 15:33
Bee inspectors aim to destroy the bee-eating predators in the South East before new queens hatch.
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New Zealand startup launches funding round to bring Scope 3 emissions reporting software to Australia

Carbon Pulse - Fri, 2024-09-06 14:44
A New Zealand climate-tech startup has launched a seed round of NZ$650,000 ($400,000) in the hopes of expanding its Scope 3 emissions reporting software into Australia, and eventually the UK. 
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The ozone hole above Antarctica will keep opening up each spring for decades to come – here’s why that still matters

The Conversation - Fri, 2024-09-06 13:06
More frequent wildfires, emissions from rocket launches and more satellite debris burning up in the atmosphere all contribute to ozone depletion and could slow the recovery of the ozone layer. Laura Revell, Associate Professor in Environmental Physics, University of Canterbury Dan Smale, Principal Technician, National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research Richard McKenzie, Emeritus, National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.
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WCI Markets: Traders take profits in CCAs, WCAs ease post auction

Carbon Pulse - Fri, 2024-09-06 12:04
California Carbon Allowance (CCA) prices gave back early week gains as options churn continues to drive short-term volatility, while Washington Carbon Allowances (WCA) slipped after this week’s third quarter auction.
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Australia’s Climate Change Authority to hold off advising 2035 target until after US election

Carbon Pulse - Fri, 2024-09-06 11:05
The Chair of Australia’s Climate Change Authority (CCA) has told local media it will not provide its official advice regarding the country’s 2035 Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) until after the US election, media reported Thursday.
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Global asset manager acquires US-based emissions reduction tech firm in data centre investment play

Carbon Pulse - Fri, 2024-09-06 10:59
A major global alternative asset manager has acquired a company specialising in emissions reduction technology, in an investment play targeting the sharp rise in power demand from data centres.
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Achieving net zero can only happen “at the speed of trust”, says report

Carbon Pulse - Fri, 2024-09-06 10:14
Establishing the infrastructure needed for a net zero world, such as carbon capture and storage (CCS), can only take place if trust is established among key stakeholders, according to a report authored by an engineering consultancy and academic researchers.
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Germany-based forest management firm branches out with new CEO from South Pole

Carbon Pulse - Fri, 2024-09-06 10:05
A German-based forest management and investment firm has tapped a senior South Pole executive as its new chief executive.
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Three out of four people believe causing environmental damage should be a crime -survey

Carbon Pulse - Fri, 2024-09-06 10:01
Nearly three out of four people in G20 countries believe causing environmental damage should be a criminal offence, according to a survey released on Friday.
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