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More clean electricity was generated in 2024 but there was a rise in the amount of coal and gas burnt too.

Australia needs to do better if it wishes to meet its clean energy, climate, and biodiversity targets, but can manage this by siting renewables projects where they will do the least harm to nature, according to green groups.

South Korea has decided to cancel this month's carbon permit auction, as sentiment in the national emissions market remains bearish.

A developer of battery-grade graphite from CO2 emissions plans to reach industrial-scale by 2030, reducing Europe’s dependence on Chinese imports and providing battery makers with a 'carbon neutral' alternative to what is currently on the market.

The first stage of the 900km transmission link from South Australia to NSW has completed testing and is set to begin operations in coming days.

The post New transmission line linking most renewable state with biggest coal state about to start operations appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The Voluntary Carbon Markets Integrity Initiative (VCMI) has partnered with a government agency in Benin to launch an initiative to help policymakers assess whether to apply voluntary carbon credits towards Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement or not.

Talks on the EU’s 2035 Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) to the Paris Agreement are ongoing, but no decision has been taken yet as views differ on the approach to take, the Polish EU Council presidency told Carbon Pulse, outlining the options on the table.

The Sunshine State's extraordinary story of accelerating renewables transition, and its benefits for the economy, cost of living, jobs and climate is now at risk.

The post Coalkeeper 3.0: Queensland’s fossil fuel roadmap puts renewables at risk appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Electric cars charged with locally made electricity can boost Australia’s energy security. That’s great – if we avoid relying on just one EV producing nation Hussein Dia, Professor of Future Urban Mobility, Swinburne University of Technology Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.

Queensland extends life of Callide coal plant for three years as its cites cost blowouts on the Copperstring transmission line and pumped hydro for a major energy review.

The post “Fiscal vandalism:” Queensland doubles down on coal and gas after transmission, hydro cost blowouts appeared first on RenewEconomy.

An impact investment fund with a focus on least-developed countries (LDCs) is in the early stages of exploring Article 6 projects, its CEO told Carbon Pulse.

Harsh weather is normal in Mongolia but the climate crisis has made conditions even more extreme. As millions of animals die and age-old traditions become harder to maintain, nomadic herders are forced into towns, where coal-fired heating has led to a health crisis

• ‘Everyone is breathing this’: how just trying to stay warm is killing thousands a year in the world’s coldest city

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A Chinese project developer has established an international subsidiary in Singapore to advance its global business expansion plans.

Israel’s newly implemented carbon tax applies too low a rate to natural gas and risks undermining the country’s climate targets, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) said in a report published last week.

Soil erosion, water pollution, waste production and the loss of biodiversity are among multiple pressures degrading New Zealand’s environment. Christina McCabe, PhD Candidate in Interdisciplinary Ecology, University of Canterbury Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.

The renewables industry is desperate for a good tenor. Not just any Pavarotti or Placido, but a PPA for the ages.

The post Like any good opera company, the wind and solar industry is looking for a half decent tenor appeared first on RenewEconomy.

An analysis of 13 different energy scenarios found that the carbon intensity of energy is broadly expected to decline through to 2050 as accelerated electrification is led by wind and solar power generation.

Over-extended RGGI Allowance (RGA) prices tumbled Friday as traders unwound gains amidst macro tariff-driven turmoil.

UK energy regulator Ofgem has launched a ‘cap and floor’ scheme to attract investment into long duration energy storage (LDES) facilities to support the expansion of renewable energy, with the first window for applications now open.

State senators in California are considering a bill that would push three departments in the state to develop protocols for quantifying the avoided emissions and benefits of forest and agricultural biomass.