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Traded volumes in Australian Carbon Credit Units (ACCUs) surged in the September quarter, while the carbon credit price came off as the market waits for the outcome of the government review and Safeguard Mechanism reforms.

Efforts to decarbonise the power sector by shifting away from coal-fired generation are at risk due to an apparent pivot towards gas, with nearly 90 GW of gas plant capacity in the global development pipeline being coal-to-gas conversions or replacements, according to a report released on Tuesday.

Several African leaders at last month’s UN general assembly left dismayed after their calls for action on the climate crisis were overshadowed by the Ukraine war. One was Kenya’s new president, who writes here about why priorities must change

There is almost no facet of society that will be left untouched by the ravages of the climate crisis and how we respond to it. The crisis poses fundamental questions for the economy; it affects public health and jobs, and its threats range from food security to national security. That is why it will be among the central concerns of my government and why I believe any responsible world leader must make it a priority.

Climate change drives the droughts that affect the provision of water; destroys lives and livelihoods; cripples food production, and destroys our homes and infrastructure. Extreme temperatures affect migration patterns and exacerbate conflicts as hundreds of thousands flee to seek alternative livelihoods for survival.

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An industry body has called on the Australian government to prepare its carbon market for greater activity and demand, while at the same time emphasising it should be treated as just one integral piece of the larger puzzle of cutting emissions.

Study finds minority ethnic people make up nearly half of populations in areas with very high NO2 or PM2.5 levels

People of colour in England are more than three times more likely to live in neighbourhoods with very high air pollution, putting them at disproportionate risk of heart attacks, cancer and strokes, according to research.

Minority ethnic people make up nearly half the populations living in areas where average levels of nitrogen dioxide (NO2) or small particulate matter (PM2.5) were double World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines, research based on official statistics showed.

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Pumped hydro offers us large scale energy storage. If we do it carefully, we can make sure these dams don’t cause the damage of the past. Jamie Pittock, Professor, Fenner School of Environment & Society, Australian National University Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.

Australia's climate bill was an important first step, but it must be followed by many more concrete actions, including a solid plan to reach the targets.

The post Australia’s climate bill is the beginning of the journey, not the end appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Victoria’s Labor government launches call for innovators to develop news ways of recycling solar panels with $10 million Solar Waste Challenge.

The post Victoria launches push for new solar panel recycling options appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Neoen Australia's Kaban wind farm has powered up, a milestone for the first new project in Queensland's first designated Renewable Energy Zone.

The post Kaban wind farm powers up, connects to Queensland’s renewable “SuperGrid” appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Over the last two years, CSIRO has been talking to Australia’s food producers about a new suite of solutions to pest control

Australian farmers are heavily reliant on the use of pesticides to control weeds, diseases, and insect pests, collectively known as agripests.

In some industries, pesticides are the first option when managing pests, rather than a last resort. They are not only applied as aerial sprays after a pest has been detected but are coated on seeds and soil as a ‘just-in-case’ application, well before any outbreak is detected.

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Queensland sounds out local market for supply of wind turbines, solar panels, batteries and pumped hydro equipment for state's $62bn shift to renewables.

The post Queensland seeks local manufacturers to build state’s renewable energy “supergrid” appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Telstra inks PPA with Ark Energy to meet around 25% of its energy needs with wind power from the massive McIntyre project being developed in Queensland.

The post Telstra underwrites Australia’s biggest wind farm in PPA with Ark Energy appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The rules around climate-related financial disclosures are now being written. But the narrow definition of their target audience is a missed opportunity that can still be rectified. Ilan Noy, Chair in the Economics of Disasters and Climate Change, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington Samuel Becher, Professor of Law, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.

The biggest renewable energy transition plan ever undertaken in Australia gets underway in NSW with launch of Electricity Infrastructure Roadmap and first REZ tender.

The post NSW hits go on Australia’s biggest shift from coal to renewables appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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State and national governments are promoting massive gas development to kickstart Australia’s economy. But is it worth the environmental cost?

The post Lake Eyre Basin threatened by 831 oil and gas wells – is this really what Australians want? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

A massive 200MW/2GWh long-duration iron flow battery energy storage system will be installed in the US city of Sacramento.

The post California utility claims biggest flow battery deal in the world appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Lake Eyre Basin contains one of the few pristine river systems left in the world. But new research shows oil and gas activity is extending its tentacles into these fragile environments. Richard Kingsford, Professor, School of Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences, UNSW Sydney Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.

California Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) credit prices continued to slide on Monday, dropping 14% over the week, as market participants considered action from regulator ARB that is necessary for an improvement in supply-demand fundamentals.

The Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market (IC-VCM) completed its 60-day public consultation last week on setting the bar for VER quality, receiving public submissions including a scathing submission from the largest carbon offset programme administrator Verra.