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California power demand is rising amid hotter weather on the US west coast this week, with natural gas-fired generation making up a larger share of the Golden State electricity output, according to grid operator data.

Slovenia is preparing to steer negotiations on the EU's upcoming ‘Fit for 55’ climate legislative package, which is due to be officially unveiled in two weeks, as the Balkan nation becomes the bloc's presidency holder for the second half of 2021.

Majority of land at risk from a 1-metre sea level rise is in the tropics, research finds

Up to 410 million people will be living in areas less than 2 metres above sea level, and at risk from sea level rises, unless global emissions are reduced, according to a new study.

The paper, published in Nature Communications, finds that currently 267 million people worldwide live on land less than 2 metres above sea level. Using a remote sensing method called Lidar, which pulsates laser light across coastal areas to measure elevation on the Earth’s surface, the researchers predicted that by 2100, with a 1 metre sea level rise and zero population growth, that number could increase to 410 million people.

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AusNet reveals preferred route for its Western Victoria network upgrades, that it hopes will revive wind and solar investment in the region.

The post AusNet unveils preferred path for Western Victorian network upgrades appeared first on RenewEconomy.

European carbon climbed on Tuesday to a new six-week high, in what could be its seventh daily gain in eight sessions, as a sharp rise in gas prices and optimistic expectations surrounding the upcoming market reform proposals continued to buoy EUAs.

Separate collisions of a neutron star and a black hole are detected in a short space of time.

The Tianjin municipal government on Tuesday sold a little more than half of the 1.5 million CO2 allowances on offer at its pre-compliance auction, with the sale clearing at the price floor, some 4.5% above the trading price in the secondary market.

Tesla says synchronous generation not needed in a renewable energy grid because battery storage can deliver the services and much of the storage required.

The post No need for synchronous assets in zero emissions grid, says Tesla appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Angus Taylor preferred coal subsidy has been rubbished by most of Australia's biggest coal generators, who say it will stop investment in new technologies.

The post “Fundamental flaw”: Big coal generators slam Taylor’s favoured coal subsidy appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Count aims to provide crucial conservation data on animals including pangolins, turtles and antelope

Planes, helicopters, boats and 4x4s are being deployed, hundreds of camera traps and satellite collars monitored, and an array of dung studied across Kenya, as the country embarks on its first national census of wildlife.

The census, covering the country’s 58 national parks and reserves, private and community conservancies, is due to be completed by the end of July. It will cost 250m Kenyan shillings (£1.6m) and includes a count of terrestrial and marine mammals, key birds such as ostriches and kori bustards, and endangered primates. The results are expected in August.

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First ever nationwide tally of trees reveals how communities of color and poorer neighborhoods lack canopy

With vast swathes of the American west baking under a record-setting heatwave, a new study has revealed how unevenly trees are spread throughout cities a in the United States and how much it disadvantages communities of color and the poor.

In order to address the balance, America needs to plant more than 30 million trees in major urban environments across the country, according to a major new report.

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Taylor seeks new avenue to fund controversial technology a week after Senate blocked his attempt to expand ARENA's remit to include CCS.

The post Taylor wants CCS in Emissions Reduction Fund to help fossil fuel hydrogen appeared first on RenewEconomy.

AEMO considers more sophisticated, transparent solutions to maintaining minimum demand than simply shutting off rooftop solar

The post AEMO promises to refine solar switch-off, but says measure is needed appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Germany company and Kazakh government sign agreement to build 45GW of renewables capacity to power 30GW of electrolyser capacity.

The post Kazakhstan plans massive 45GW renewable project to power green hydrogen appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Alinta plans 90MW solar farm and a four hour big battery at Port Hedland to meet corporate demand for a low emissions power supply.

The post Alinta plans big solar farm and four hour battery in Port Hedland grid play appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The Morrison government has refused to release details of approvals for a controversial $3.6 million grant for a coal plant feasibility study.

The post Department refuses to disclose details of Collinsville coal study approval process appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Labor says Australia's first offshore wind projects at risk, after Angus Taylor delays removal of regulatory blockages.

The post Offshore wind: Taylor pushed to remove regulatory blocks to new technology appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Australia on Tuesday released a draft method for public comment that would enable oil and gas companies to earn offsets from carbon capture and storage projects.

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The fine tuning of inverters at wind and solar farms in north Queensland shows that synchronous machines may not be needed in a future grid.

The post Groundbreaking solar inverter solution points way to grid free of fossil fuels appeared first on RenewEconomy.