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Newly founded UAE-based carbon project developer Blue Carbon has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Liberia to implement carbon removal projects in the forestry sector under Article 6 guidelines, the Liberian government has announced.

The Australian government on Wednesday introduced its world-first nature repair market legislation into parliament, though concerns remain over what some consider fundamental gaps in the legislation.

Call comes on eve of revised net zero strategy that allows drilling in North Sea and boosts ‘unproven’ carbon capture

Hundreds of the UK’s leading scientists have urged the prime minister, Rishi Sunak, to halt the licensing of new oil and gas developments in the UK, ahead of his anticipated launch of a revised net zero and energy security strategy on Thursday.

The scientists, who include Chris Rapley, former head of the Science Museum and professor at UCL and Mark Maslin, professor of earth system science at UCL, warn that there must be no new developments of oil and gas, for the world to limit global heating to 1.5C above preindustrial levels.

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FFI steps up with renewables and green hydrogen proposal after Hydro Tasmania deal falls through to supply Dolphin tungsten mine.

The post Fortescue looks at renewables and green hydrogen deal for island tungsten mine appeared first on RenewEconomy.

"The stakes could not be higher." IRENA declares global energy transition “off-track” and in need of massive investment by 2030 to be successful.

The post Global energy transition “off-track” and needs $US35 trillion by 2030 appeared first on RenewEconomy.

New report shows approval of all new coal mines would be equivalent of keeping all Australian coal plants open for another 129 years.

The post Australia’s coal mine project approval list is a climate disaster appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Combining five generators into one gives Palisade a meaty bank book to spend on new renewables projects.

The post Palisade builds $1.3bn debt vehicle with renewables combo appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Network operator says electric vehicles and their ability to act as a battery on wheels, or Swiss army knife, can lower costs for grid infrastructure.

The post Electric vehicles: Batteries on wheels can make grid smaller, says network owner appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Australian battery manufacturer tapped to supply its "non-lithium," zinc bromide flow batteries to a "wide array" of customers in US.

The post Redflow inks “non lithium” battery deal in US as demand for long duration storage grows appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Thousands of women say the country's climate change policy damages their right to life and health.

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Tindo Solar is exporting its Adelaide-made high quality rooftop panels to Vietnam, with a new order finalised this week for shipment to Ho Chi Minh City.

The post Australia’s only solar module manufacturer is now exporting PV panels to Vietnam appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Pacific island students are seeking clarity on countries' obligations to fight rising temperatures.

The government's advisers urge a "step change" in climate adaptation policy to avoid an increased risk to life.

WA government-owned utility takes stake in local solar outfit to help shift its 34 microgrids and 117 remote communities to renewables.

The post Horizon takes stake in remote solar and battery specialist to fast-track regional renewables appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Flooded farmlands in America's "bread basket" have big consequences for US and global food supplies.

A financial tech company has teamed up with a Thai government agency to integrate its digital platform into the national carbon registry to bring greater transparency to the country’s emerging emissions market.

Government’s official advisers point to ‘lost decade’ in efforts to protect lives and livelihoods

The UK is “strikingly unprepared” for the impacts of the climate crisis, according to the Climate Change Committee (CCC), which said there had been a “lost decade” in efforts to adapt for the impacts of global heating.

The CCC, the government’s official climate adviser, said climate damages will inevitably intensify for decades to come. It has warned repeatedly of poor preparation in the past and said government action was now urgently needed to protect people and their homes and livelihoods.

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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s 2023 budget released Tuesday said it will consult on a carbon contracts for difference (CCfD) programme to de-risk private sector investments in GHG mitigation projects, as well as launch new investment tax credits or expand existing ones related to clean energy and carbon capture.

Australia has been left in the dark about the scale of the methane pollution from its energy sector, and Safeguard reforms do little to pull back the curtains.

The post Safeguard mechanism still leaves Australia with a big methane problem  appeared first on RenewEconomy.