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A new "crypto climate accord" wants to clean up Bitcoin. But the calls for government regulation, bans and taxation are growing.

The post Can cryptocurrency be justified in a climate catastrophe? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

UK developer seeks to clear the first environmental hurdle for plans to build a $1 billion wind farm in WA waters south of Perth.

The post UK developer proposes $1 billion offshore wind farm for Western Australia waters appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Prices for Australian Carbon Credit Units (ACCUs) could more than double by 2030, rising to a range of $20-45/t.

The post Carbon offset prices could double by 2030, unless companies do the dirty work appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Ireland to replace its last remaining coal generation with a huge 1.4GW floating wind farm, and create a new clean energy and green hydrogen hub.

The post Ireland to replace last coal plant with huge green hub and floating wind farm appeared first on RenewEconomy.

New analysis of climate projections finds carbon budgets are virtually meaningless, and the impacts of global warming have been underestimated.

The post Net zero emissions must be reached before 2030 for 2°C target, new analysis says appeared first on RenewEconomy.

South Australia could reach 200 pct renewables by 2030 in green hydrogen scenario, but the outlook not so rosy in other modelling by AEMO.

The post Green hydrogen will triple South Australia wind and solar output by 2030 appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Global law firm Ashurst is pleased to announce the appointment of three new partners in its energy practice.

The post Ashurst hires Baker & McKenzie renewable energy legal trio appeared first on RenewEconomy.

"The Murdoch media have spent decades poisoning both our political and literal atmosphere," climate scientist tells media diversity inquiry.

The post Michael Mann slams Murdoch press for “horrifying” misinformation on climate and bushfires appeared first on RenewEconomy.

QUT researchers use human hair snippets gathered from Brisbane barber to create carbon dots and improve stability of perovskite solar cells.

The post Human hair can boost perovskite solar cell performance, new study finds appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Morrison government uses footage of a Californian wind and solar project while attempting to promote Australia's climate efforts.

The post Why is DFAT using US wind farm to promote Australia’s climate efforts? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

It doesn't seem to be sinking in: Australia's grid needs to be zero carbon by 2030 to align with a 1.5C temperature target.

The post Grattan’s grid report could do with plenty more ambition appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Grattan says 100 per cent renewably-powered electricity grid is difficult because of a two-week period in winter, but solutions may be found.

The post “The winter problem’: Why Grattan says we shouldn’t aim for 100pct renewables appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Australia's main grid hits record share of renewables on Sunday, despite many wind and solar farms switching off to dodge negative prices.

The post Australia’s main grid hits record renewables high of 56 per cent on Sunday appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Australia's government has consistently forecasted rising coal exports, but the reality has been vey different.

The post Chart of the day: Coal mining relies on implausible growth forecasts appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Australia's government is ramping up its international greenwashing efforts, even as it gassifies its clean energy agencies.

The post Climate agencies are being gassified as Australia ramps up international greenwash appeared first on RenewEconomy.

New Clean Energy Council report declares big batteries the new king of peaking services, cheaper and faster than traditional gas generators.

The post Faster, cheaper, cleaner: Big batteries the new king of peaking services appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Hydrogen is often touted in the scientific and general media as a silver bullet for reaching net zero emissions. But there are many "buts".

The post Why hydrogen energy has seduced a generation of politicians appeared first on RenewEconomy.

If we must have a solar tax, let’s make sure it allows for flexibility in connection and tariff options for solar system owners as well as the networks.

The post The “solar tax”: Why should households be charged to generate power? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Taylor stacks Climate Change Authority with fossil fuel allies, including former Origin CEO Grant King, and the self-styled head of the "greenhouse mafia".

The post Taylor names gas industry advocates to Climate Change Authority board appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Biden might be on the verge of a historic climate ambition update. If it's true, Morrison is will face unprecedented pressure.

The post If Biden doubles climate ambition, where will that leave Angus Taylor? appeared first on RenewEconomy.