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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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Washington Clean Fuels Program (WCFP) prices have lost a third of their value in just over a week after recent data showed the inaugural quarter of the low-carbon fuel standard produced a credit surplus.

A US-based multi-asset investment data and portfolio analysis product provider on Tuesday announced the acquisition of a carbon intelligence analysis and advisory firm.

Australia’s move towards net zero emissoions by 2020 is in danger of stalling. If it is not to fail, the nation urgently needs a government plan, aligned with industry and with public support. Tony Wood, Program Director, Energy, Grattan Institute Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.

A climate overshoot that creates warmer oceans with lower oxygen levels will reduce the suitable habitat for many marine species long after CO₂ levels have peaked and declined. Tilo Ziehn, Principal Research Scientist, CSIRO Andrew Lenton, Director Permanent Carbon Locking Future Science Platform (CarbonLock), CSIRO Environment, CSIRO Yeray Santana-Falcón, Postdoctoral research fellow, CNRM, Météo-France (Toulouse, France) Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.

It’s spring, but many street trees look stressed and sick. Heat and insect attack are arriving early. But our cities are also steadily losing canopy cover. Gregory Moore, Senior Research Associate, School of Ecosystem and Forest Sciences, The University of Melbourne Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.