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This fictitious project approval helps us better understand how environmental governance in Australia has gone badly wrong. David Lindenmayer, Professor, The Fenner School of Environment and Society, Australian National University Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.

South Australian start-up iO Energy signs innovative PPA with biopower firm to offer very low cost day-time power prices.

The post Retailer start-up taps biopower and solar to offer low day-time prices appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Community complaints about wind farms fell dramatically in 2021, including a “significant reduction” in concerns about low frequency noise or vibrations from operating turbines.

The post Good vibe? New data shows wind farm complaints tumbled in 2021 appeared first on RenewEconomy.

"Free electricity" offered by networks over a five-hour period each day, as part of new tariff trial designed for EV owners and non solar households.

The post Networks test time-of-use appetite with “zero cost” daytime electricity offer appeared first on RenewEconomy.

South Australia has set a new wind output record for the second time in six days.

The post Graph of the Day: South Australia sets new wind output record appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Enel receives approval for its first wind farm in Australia, but has reportedly put the for sale sign on its growing wind and solar portfolio.

The post Italian energy giant gets wind farm approval, seeks buyer for Australian wind and solar assets appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Improved monitoring has shown nearly 6,000 tigers, says International Union for Conservation of Nature, with population ‘stable or increasing’

There are 40% more tigers in the wild than previously thought, with as many as 5,578 around, though they remain an endangered species, according to a leading conservationist group.

The jump in numbers was due to improved monitoring, with the population thought to be stable or increasing, said the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). Habitat protection projects showed that “recovery is possible”.

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Teenagers say they want education that reflects how climate change will affect all parts of life.

Labor restores ARENA's focus on renewables, ending years of Coalition attempts to redirect the agency's funding to CCS and gas projects.

The post Bowen frees ARENA from Taylor’s fossil fuel mandate, puts focus back on renewables appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Biden goes to former coal plant now used to make wind turbines to pledge executive powers to cut US emissions – but stops short of declaring climate emergency.

The post Biden announces new climate actions but holds emergency declaration in reserve appeared first on RenewEconomy.

We are currently seeking an ambitious individual to join our team as an Sustainable Finance Associate, working together with colleagues to define, manage and achieve divisional business targets.

Indigenous fire management reduces the risk of bushfires, supports habitat and improves Indigenous wellbeing. Yet, the State of the Environment report this week found it’s underused. David Bowman, Professor of Pyrogeography and Fire Science, University of Tasmania Christopher I. Roos, Professor, Southern Methodist University Fay Johnston, Professor, Menzies Institute for Medical Research, University of Tasmania Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.

An offset project developer and carbon credit vendor has signed an offtake deal to supply funding to an innovative startup to build carbon capture and utilisation (CCU) units that are estimated to trap 5 million tonnes of CO2 per year by 2025.

Carbon Market Business Developer will be required to drive carbon offset sales for the Company across Europe, educate customers on carbon offset opportunities available and promote advisor of choice.

UK launches world first national subsidy scheme for hydrogen, with a controversial mix of green and blue hydrogen.

The post UK targets 10GW by 2030 with “world-first” hydrogen subsidy scheme appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Taking Root is looking for a Content Marketing Specialist to help the organization become a global leader in tropical reforestation and forest carbon. As the Marketing Coordinator, you will lead the creation and dissemination of industry-leading content across all of Taking Root’s channels while building and sharing expertise on market trends within the organization.

For the second time in a month, a forest carbon offset company has accidentally started a large forest fire in Spain.

California Carbon Allowance (CCA) price action calmed in recent days after bearish macroeconomic developments led prices to a four-month low, while RGGI Allowance (RGA) values also stabilised after back-and-forth legal developments in Pennsylvania’s court battles concerning its programme membership.