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People are ahead of governments, says David Cooper, who blames backtracking on parties seeking ‘wedge issues’ for electoral gain

Government backtracking on environmental promises is being driven by politicians and vested interests, not the public, the acting UN biodiversity chief has said, as he called for greater support for those experiencing short-term costs from green policies.

David Cooper, acting executive secretary for the UN convention on biological diversity (CBD), told the Guardian he believed the public mood was not moving against greater environmental protections, and that vested interests opposed to action on the climate crisis and nature loss were trying to frustrate progress.

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W.A. government is looking at supporting an electrolyser manufacturing facility in the state to support its massive green hydrogen plans.

The post W.A. wants to build electrolysers to support massive green hydrogen plans appeared first on RenewEconomy.

South Korea’s latest monthly CO2 auction for the current ETS compliance cycle again sold only a limited share of the permits on offer, as the market continues to struggle with lukewarm demand despite recent updates on carryover rules.

A Europe-wide biodiversity research initiative has called for more integration of scenario planning of ecosystem threats to support transparency and assist with financial cost decisions.

Calls come after federal court dismisses legal action against environment minister’s decisions on two mine expansions

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Conservation groups say Australia’s environment laws must be changed to include a climate trigger after the federal court dismissed a legal challenge against the environment minister’s decisions on two proposed coalmine expansions.

Known as the living wonders case, the legal action launched by the Environment Council of Central Queensland (ECoCeQ) alleged the minister, Tanya Plibersek, failed to protect the environment from climate harm when she decided the projects could move the next stage of the federal assessment process.

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A soil carbon project developer is bullish on its ability to generate Australian Carbon Credit Units (ACCUs), with the ambition of generating some 10 million units across 1 million hectares of land by the end of the decade. 

Selected from 49,957 entries from 95 countries, the winners of the Natural History Museum’s prestigious wildlife photographer of the year competition were revealed at an awards ceremony in South Kensington on Tuesday. The flagship wildlife photographer of the year exhibition featuring the awarded images will open on Friday 13 October 2023 at the Natural History Museum in London

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New California law means fossil majors like Chevron will have to account for emissions from vehicles that use their fuel. This will have a global impact.

The post New climate law compels companies to disclose all their emissions – it’s a big deal appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Registrations open for massive tender for battery storage to fill potential gaps in South Australia and Victoria, which have the most variable wind and solar power.

The post Australia’s biggest storage tender kicks off to fill gaps in wind and solar states appeared first on RenewEconomy.

NSW distribution network company to roll out 5,600 smart meters to customers after being granted a "trial waiver" from the Australian Energy Regulator.

The post Network muscles in on smart meters as regulator grants “trial waiver” appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Canada’s federal government and Nova Scotia have announced a C$28.5 million ($21 mln) programme that will run over three years to conserve and protect biodiversity, habitat, and species at risk across the province.

A London-headquartered global investment firm this week launched a biodiversity strategy, eyeing four themes in particular that offer investment opportunities while addressing nature loss.

Consultation on federal government plans to establish an offshore wind zone off NSW coast of Illawarra is stirring up some bizarre behaviour and claims.

The post Offshore wind turbines will “block the sunrise:” Illawarra consultation takes a bizarre twist appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Griffith Uni study find most Australians are not not listening to climate scientists, they're "looking out the window and saying 'I think the weather is all right'."

The post “Not listening to scientists:” Most Australians don’t think climate change is a serious problem appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Australian software will help integrate solar built into the house on roof tiles, windows and even cladding, and turn them into smart buildings with demand response.

The post New tech to help incorporate “built-in” solar from roof tiles, windows and cladding appeared first on RenewEconomy.

A picture of a mysterious and other-worldly horseshoe crab is this year's top wildlife image.

The O2 Arena are trailing carbon removed gigs - will they become more common across the industry?

Mangroves do a surprising amount for us. But we’re often not looking after them. Here’s how we can protect these forests of the sea edge better. Alvise Dabalà, Research associate, The University of Queensland Anthony Richardson, Professor, The University of Queensland Daniel Dunn, A/Prof of Marine Conservation Science & Director of the Centre for Biodiversity and Conservation Science (CBCS), The University of Queensland Jason Everett, Senior research fellow, The University of Queensland Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.

NBN signs deal to take around 10 per cent of the output from the Macarthur wind farm as it moves towards 100 per cent renewable supply.

The post NBN signs six year off-take deal with Macarthur wind farm appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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