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Co-benefits are slated to play a critical role in voluntary carbon markets, but only if they can evolve, writes David Chen, program development manager at ClimeCo.

New research also says southern parts of the country may experience deadly heatwaves annually by that time

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Tropical regions including northern Australia could experience dangerously high heat levels most days of the year by 2100, while southern regions of Australia may experience deadly heatwaves annually, new research suggests.

The study, published in the journal Communications Earth & Environment, suggests that even if the world meets the Paris agreement of limiting global warming to 2C, exposure to dangerous heat will “likely increase by 50-100% across much of the tropics”.

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Italy will have to pay as much as €190 million plus interest to a British oil company for obstructing an offshore project back in 2015, a behind-closed-door trial based on the Energy Charter Treaty (ECT) ruled on Wednesday.

Germany’s current proposals to cut transport emissions to meet national climate targets lacking sufficient ambition, an expert group of government advisors said in a report published Thursday.

Extreme heatwaves will be more common by end of decade unless more is done to cut emissions, say experts

The record-breaking heatwaves seen across much of the world in recent months will become increasingly common by the end of the decade, according to research.

Experts say how hot they will be is “hugely” dependent on our ability to curb carbon emissions in the next few years.

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The Cornwall site will track an uncrewed capsule ahead of future crewed missions to the Moon.

Large blues have best summer in 150 years after scientists brought the species back from the brink.

Launching a rocket into space requires a lot of time, planning, money - and the right weather. Simon King explains.

Post-Brexit UK accused of abandoning international obligations to protect marine life and human health

Britain is threatening human health, marine life and fishing by releasing raw sewage into the Channel and the North Sea, say three French Euro MPs.

They have asked the European Commission to seek “political and legal” measures to stop the pollution, accusing the UK of abandoning international environmental regulations.

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European carbon traded largely sideways for a second day on Thursday as traders warily eyed further strong gains in energy markets and waited for more fundamental signals as the annual reduction in auction supply neared its end and EU policymakers prepared to return to work.

A UK-based fertiliser producer plans to temporarily halt ammonia output and import due to market conditions, the latest in a string of industrial shutdowns owing to sky-high energy prices.

Exclusive: Projects which would have cut annual electricity bills by £100m turned down

Solar farms are being refused planning permission in Great Britain at the highest rate in five years, analysis has found, with projects which would have cut £100m off annual electricity bills turned down in the past 18 months.

Planning permission for 23 solar farms was refused across England, Wales and Scotland between January 2021 and July 2022, which could have produced enough renewable energy to power an estimated 147,000 homes annually, according to analysis of government figures by the planning and development consultancy Turley.

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A climate research and advocacy group announced on Thursday it had expanded its legal case against Australian oil and gas operator Santos for allegedly greenwashing its net zero plans, in a move that reflects growing scrutiny of energy company climate targets as well as the debate over gas’ role as a viable energy transition fuel.

Opening up new fossil fuel exploration will damage our longer-term security and undermine our climate imperatives. It is dangerous for the planet. Samantha Hepburn, Professor, Deakin Law School, Deakin University Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.

Australian lithium miners making windfall profits as EV-driven demand for key minerals sends prices higher.

The post Demand for battery minerals drives billion dollar profits for Australian lithium miners appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Endangered species enjoys best summer in 150 years thanks to habitat restoration scheme

The large blue butterfly has enjoyed its best summer for 150 years in Britain thanks to targeted restoration work, which is also benefiting other rare insects including the rugged oil beetle and the shrill carder bee.

The butterfly, which became extinct in Britain in 1979 but was reintroduced via caterpillars from Sweden four years later, flew in its greatest numbers in June this year since records began.

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New report outlines the scale of Australia's net-zero emissions challenge, but also the significant nation-building opportunities.

The post Terrawatts of solar and a million new jobs: New report crunches net-zero numbers appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Hot rooftops and a looming skills shortage – these are just a few challenges faced by crucial yet undervalued air-conditioning repair people. Chantel Carr, ARC DECRA Fellow, School of Geography and Sustainable Communities, University of Wollongong Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.

ROI process reveals a massive 25,000GWh of new renewable energy projects currently seeking approval for development on Australia’s island state.

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Developer of Australia's biggest wind and solar hybrid project becomes latest to unveil offshore wind plans in Australia, with five projects up to 2GW each.

The post DP Energy unveils plans for five offshore wind projects in Australia appeared first on RenewEconomy.