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Chinese exporters are likely to experience considerable cost pressure from the world's first levy on carbon imports, the EU's carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM), as China's domestic emissions trading scheme is not ripe yet, a report has found.

Horizon rolls out new management system that better integrates utility-owned energy resources with customer owned assets such as rooftop solar, batteries, and electric vehicles.

The post Horizon deploys new technology for greener micro-grids in isolated communities appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Reporting to the General Manager, Carbon Solutions, this position will develop products and services in land and nature-based solutions in line with Santos Climate Transition Strategy.

Gravity storage start-up Energy Vault flags "multi-gigawatt hour" storage solution for Queensland zinc refinery.

The post Gravity storage start-up says it has “multi gigawatt hour” plans for Australian zinc refiner appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Oak said to have inspired Chronicles of Narnia among 12 contenders in competition now in its eighth year

• Woodland Trust’s UK tree of the year 2022 nominations – in pictures

An oak tree that is said to have inspired the Chronicles of Narnia is among those nominated for the Woodland Trust’s tree of the year competition.

The Kilbroney oak is located in Kilbroney Park, Northern Ireland, where CS Lewis holidayed as a child, later describing it as his vision of Narnia.

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Five gargantuan oaks, one of which is said to have provided the inspiration for the fantasy land of Narnia, and a spectacular ‘portal rowan’ are among the unique specimens in the running to be crowned the Woodland Trust’s tree of the year for 2022

• ‘Living legends’: Woodland Trust reveals tree of the year shortlist

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Precise cause of the deaths of hundreds of fish first detected last week is unknown, with preliminary analysis suggesting oxygen deprivation

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The deaths of hundreds of fish in Lake Macquarie are being investigated, with the New South Wales environmental regulator looking for “any potential pollution sources” that could have caused the mass kill.

Paul Winn, the lead researcher at the Hunter Community Environment Centre, said “probably several hundred to up to 1,000 fish” had been killed in Wyee Bay, on the southern end of Lake Macquarie near Newcastle, and washed ashore.

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Variable renewable energy - wind, rooftop PV and large scale solar - are delivering one quarter of Australia's demand on an annualised basis.

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Small but perfectly positioned: The Kiata wind farm again tops the rankings of wind farm performance in July.

The post Graph of the Day: Australia’s best performing wind farms in July appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Scientists hope that a scoring system will lead manufacturers to compete over sustainability.

Only 200 years ago, Australian waters were full of oyster and shellfish reefs. Then they collapsed. Now large scale restoration efforts are underway. Dominic McAfee, Postdoctoral researcher, marine ecology, University of Adelaide Chris Gillies, Adjunct Associate Professor in marine ecology, James Cook University Christine Crawford, Senior research fellow in marine biology, University of Tasmania Ian McLeod, Professorial Research Fellow in Marine Biology, James Cook University Sean Connell, Professor, Program Director of Stretton Institute, Program Director of Environment Insitute, University of Adelaide Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.

The head of a global forestry investment company has warned there is a growing lack of confidence in the REDD+ project formats in developing countries.

As the Indian parliament on Monday evening passed the bill establishing a domestic voluntary carbon market, Energy Minister Raj Kumar Singh said carbon credits will not be eligible for exports, but did not specify if the restrictions were limited to offsets generated under the new mechanism.

A lot of hope is invested in hydrogen. There are things it must do, some it probably will be able to do, but others it likely won't because electricity is more efficient.

The post Hydrogen 101: What it must do, what it might do, and what it probably won’t do appeared first on RenewEconomy.

A project that supplied green hydrogen for buses at the Winter Olympics could be the first to sell carbon credits through the Clean Development Mechanism.

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Lead levels in backyard hen eggs are often much higher than in eggs bought in the shops. A new study of soil lead, chickens and eggs locates the high-risk areas in our biggest cities. Mark Patrick Taylor, Chief Environmental Scientist, EPA Victoria; Honorary Professor, Macquarie University Dorrit E. Jacob, Professor, Research School of Earth Sciences, Australian National University Vladimir Strezov, Professor, School of Natural Sciences, Macquarie University Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.

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AGL and Fortescue upgrade green hydrogen plans for the Hunter Valley, turning coal stations into clean energy hubs, and bring in new partners.

The post AGL and Fortescue eye 2GW of green hydrogen at Hunter coal generator sites appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Taking Root is looking for a new Project Manager to join the Reforestation Partnerships team and lead the day-to-day management of Taking Root’s reforestation projects, ensuring that they are successfully delivered on time and on budget.

Taking Root is seeking an experienced accountant to oversee this team in the role of Controller. The ideal candidate will have proven experience as an accountant, preferably in a senior role. As a strong communicator and skilled financial analyst, you will make it your mission to streamline our budgeting, grant reporting, and financial reporting processes.