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European carbon prices were rangebound in light volume as the month of April came to an end with both EUAs and UKAs heading for their second monthly loss in a row, as traders appeared to adopt a cautious attitude ahead of the May Day holiday.

Carbon credit provider South Pole has proposed a new label for climate claims made by corporates in the wake of a backlash against terms such as 'carbon neutral', it announced in a statement made Friday.

Habitat loss blamed as study finds 19% of bryophyte species at risk and at least four have become extinct in Great Britain

Almost one-fifth of bryophytes – the plant group that includes mosses, liverworts and hornworts – in Great Britain are threatened with extinction, according to a new red list assessing their conservation status.

The red list, published in the Journal of Bryology, was compiled based on criteria and categories set by the International Union for Conservation of Nature.

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Allowance prices in China’s carbon market inched up marginally over the past week with trading volume almost unchanged, though observers said recent international trends could accelerate the construction of the Chinese ETS.

I understand the argument that our escalating climate crisis justifies direct action, but I can’t urge anyone to do things I wouldn't do myself

There’s a fundamental principle that should apply to every conflict. Don’t urge others to do what you are not prepared to do yourself. How many wars would be fought if the presidents or prime ministers who declared them were obliged to lead their troops into battle?

I can see why How to Blow Up a Pipeline, the book by Andreas Malm which has inspired a new film with the same title, has captured imaginations. It offers a lively and persuasive retelling of the history of popular protest, showing how violence and sabotage have been essential components of most large and successful transformations, many of which have been mischaracterised by modern campaigners as entirely peaceful.

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Maximum temperature at Córdoba of 38.7C is highest April temperature ever recorded in Europe

Spain has experienced a record-breaking spring heatwave over the past couple of days. A plume of hot, dry air originated over northern Africa, where it has already produced record April temperatures, and spread northwards across Iberia. This resulted in a maximum temperature of 38.7C at Córdoba airport on Thursday, the highest April temperature recorded in Europe. Portugal also beat its April temperature record on Thursday. The heat is expected to subside slightly into the weekend.

In Australia, parts of New South Wales are braced for heavy rain over the weekend. A low pressure system is forecast to affect the region through Saturday and Sunday, with 30-60mm of rainfall expected quite widely, and well over 100mm possible for some coastal areas. The focus of the heaviest rain is likely to be to the south of Sydney. Strong winds are also expected near the coast, especially on Sunday.

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As environment secretary visits water treatment works on Deben, Anglian Water data reveals E coli levels exceed bathing water status

E coli levels from treated sewage discharges into the River Deben in Thérèse Coffey’s constituency are far above legal limits for bathing water status, campaigners say.

As the environment secretary was due to visit Martlesham water treatment works in her constituency on the Deben in Suffolk on Friday, previously unpublished data given to campaigners by Anglian Water reveals extremely high levels of E coli in the river.

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Japanese oil and gas company Inpex has signed an agreement for the supply of what it claims to be carbon neutral gas with a local energy company, the two firms announced on Friday.

Japan has revised the requirements stipulated in the country's national offset programme in preparation for its participation in UN's aviation offsetting scheme CORSIA, with a primary focus on avoiding conflicts of interest and strengthening sustainability disclosures.

The best of this week’s wildlife photographs, including newborn turtles, a rescued leopard and white rhinos

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In Australia, Woodside Energy shareholders on Friday voted significantly against the re-election of several of its board members over dissatisfaction its performance on climate, however it will unlikely be enough to stop them from being reappointed.

Carbon pricing can be a key policy instrument to help Asian economies adopt a low-emissions pathway, with a price of at least $70 per tonne by 2030 and $153/t by 2050 considered to be high enough to trigger a transition towards low-carbon growth and for regional governments to realise net zero emissions goals, a report from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has found.

Exclusive: Projected emissions drop for agriculture and land use 58% below target in original net zero plan

The UK government’s pledges on reducing greenhouse gas emissions from farming and land use fall short of promises made in its net zero strategy, analysis has found.

Using figures from the government’s carbon budget delivery plan, analysts from WWF found that the total projected emissions reductions from now until 2037 for agriculture and land use were 58% less than the emissions reductions figures underpinning the original net zero strategy. This gap is equivalent to the emissions of the entire UK building sector.

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As Australia's largest coal plant closes permanently in NSW, Andrew Forrest launches the first wind farm to come online in the state in more than a year.

The post As Liddell exits, Andrew Forrest launches first wind farm to join NSW grid in over a year appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Public asked to put away lawnmowers next month to deliver big gains for nature and the climate

A top 10 of the most common plants in British lawns has been revealed as conservationists urge gardeners to let their grass grow for the month of May.

Scientists at the charity Plantlife are asking the public to look out for wildflowers and other plants in their lawns as they put their lawnmowers away for a campaign labelled “No Mow May”.

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Hazelwood battery charges up for first time at site of former brown coal generator in the Latrobe Valley.

The post Hazelwood battery charges up for first time at site of former coal generator appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The last minutes of Australia's oldest coal generator brought great emotion as employees who spent a lifetime at the plant said goodbye, and AGL painted a green energy future.

The post “She didn’t want to go:” Tears and hugs as oldest coal generator shuts down for last time appeared first on RenewEconomy.

New milestone in the development of Australia's first offshore wind farm, with launch of study to test seabed conditions off Gippsland coast in Victoria.

The post Offshore wind milestone as Star of the South seabed survey gets underway appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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