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Weather tracker: record-breaking heat continues to scorch western Europe
UK temperatures exceed 40C while France and Portugal hit new highs, with some extreme consequences
Record-breaking heat continued to affect parts of western Europe during the past week, with UK temperatures exceeding 40C (104F) for the first time since records began.
On Tuesday, several weather stations across London, Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire broke the 40C barrier, with a top temperature of 40.3C in Coningsby, Lincolnshire. A further 39 stations across central and southern England also broke the previous highest temperature of 38.7C, which was set in July 2019.
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Retailer start-up taps biopower and solar to offer low day-time prices
South Australian start-up iO Energy signs innovative PPA with biopower firm to offer very low cost day-time power prices.
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Good vibe? New data shows wind farm complaints tumbled in 2021
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.
Networks test time-of-use appetite with “zero cost” daytime electricity offer
"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.
Graph of the Day: South Australia sets new wind output record
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.
Italian energy giant gets wind farm approval, seeks buyer for Australian wind and solar assets
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.
Wild tiger numbers 40% higher than thought, says conservation group
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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Bowen frees ARENA from Taylor’s fossil fuel mandate, puts focus back on renewables
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 announces new climate actions but holds emergency declaration in reserve
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.
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UK targets 10GW by 2030 with “world-first” hydrogen subsidy scheme
UK launches world first national subsidy scheme for hydrogen, with a controversial mix of green and blue hydrogen.
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