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Black patterns used to attract mates can cause the insects to overheat in hotter climates

Male dragonflies are losing the “bling” wing decorations that they use to entice the females as climates get hotter, according to new research.

The results have led to the scientists calling for more work on whether this disparate evolution might lead to females no longer recognising males of their own species in the long run.

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The Senior Advisor and Team Leader leads the Country Office team in developing, designing and executing the Sustainability portfolio for UNDP India under the guidance of the Deputy Resident Representative. S/he also works in close collaboration with other policy and programme portfolios to ensure a collaborative and harmonized joint UNDP programme.

EU carbon prices climbed back to €58 on Monday, as more gas gains lifted EUAs while traded volumes appeared subdued amid a US holiday.

The European Commission intends to introduce minimum taxes for aviation and maritime fuels to align its energy taxation rules with its carbon market expansion, according to a draft seen by Carbon Pulse.

NSW Ambulance praises bystanders who delivered ‘crucial initial first aid’ to surfer

A man has sustained a serious injury after a shark took a “significant bite” out of his arm while he was surfing on the NSW mid-north coast.

The man, believed to be aged in his 20s, was surfing at Crescent Head Beach on Monday 4.30pm when he was attacked.

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Agricultural Bank of China has approved a loan to an olive oil company taking future expected income from carbon credit sales as security, as lenders keep exploring ways for forest owners to secure hard-to-get loans after the government identified carbon sinks as a key means to meet China’s long-term climate goals.

Egg production standards are about more than just a happy compromise. Hens are sentient, intelligent beings. Like us, they deserve a good life. Christine Parker, Professor of Law, The University of Melbourne Lev Bromberg, PhD Candidate, The University of Melbourne Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.

Survey in 16 countries finds just over half of consumers believe their own behaviour can help

A small majority of people believe there is still time to make a difference and slow global heating, a survey of consumer attitudes in 16 countries reveals.

People aged 55 and over believe most strongly that their behaviour can make a positive difference to the environment. People in Brazil, Spain, Canada, Italy, China and Thailand are the most optimistic that if we act now there is still time to save the planet, the survey by Mintel found.

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Australian Technologies Competition 2021 announces 41 companies selected as semi-finalists in this year’s contest, including Australia’s first dedicated electric motorcycle business.

The post Electric motorcycles, solar sharing, energy smarts: ATC announces 2021 finalists appeared first on RenewEconomy.

It took a pandemic, but decarbonisation is firmly on the discussion table at last. What we need now is investment in innovation, favourable policy settings and bold action.

The post Covid-19 has cleared Australia’s path to zero emissions: Now is the time to act appeared first on RenewEconomy.

With Joyce and Canavan steering Nationals federally away from farmers and towards fossil fuels, parts of the party are already looking for the exit.

The post Miners versus farmers: Nationals split over Barnaby’s climate and coal strategy appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Port Augusta and Whyalla are in the middle of a renewable energy construction boom. But what does it mean for locals? Some workers are starting to lose faith.

The post Green dreams: Managing the transition from rust to renewables appeared first on RenewEconomy.

A new children's story, Amy's (AEMO's) Balancing Act - uses a sunbaking goanna, an albatrosss, and a sugar glider to explain switch to renewables.

The post Amy’s Balancing Act: How to explain the clean energy revolution to children appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Lumea proposes a "first of its kind" funding proposition without government support for what could be the biggest battery in Australia.

The post Lumea plans huge “first of its kind” big battery in Melbourne appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Queensland to invest in pumped hydro storage upgrade as it continue to look to energy storage in response to the Callide coal generator explosion.

The post Pumped hydro boost follows “battery blitz” as state responds to Callide coal explosion appeared first on RenewEconomy.

For Indigenous people, Country is more than a landscape. But climate change, and the natural disasters it produces, present a clear and present threat to Country, culture and heritage. Bhiamie Williamson, Research Associate & PhD Candidate, Australian National University Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.

Top US diplomat in Canberra says US and Australia have a shared obligation to protect the planet

The top US diplomat in Australia has declared both countries need to set “more ambitious climate goals” and tackle the climate crisis “head on”, as international pressure mounts on the Morrison government to act.

Mike Goldman, who is chargé d’affaires at the United States embassy in Canberra, emphasised that the US and Australia had a shared obligation to protect the planet.

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Experts say now’s the time to get on top of the destructive impact of the invasive species on vulnerable ecosystems

If there is one thing beef cattle farmer Ted Rowley has learned while trying to manage feral deer on his property, it is this: for every deer that you see, there are at least another 10 that you can’t see.

“In the beginning you see a few deer and think that’s pretty cute,” he says. “But what you don’t see is the very large number that are across the landscape.”

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Developers use this laden word when they want to obliterate wildlife and its habitats, to demonise anyone who objects

If there’s one word in the English language that I’d like to get rid of, it’s nimby. The acronym – for “not in my back yard” – is often used by developers and politicians to deride local protesters who stand up to housebuilding. “Nimbys”, they claim, are self-interested, live in nice houses, in nice places and want to deny these privileges to newcomers. In my opinion, the word is a spectacular example of how language can stand reality on its head: developers are not champions of the people and those who oppose them are certainly not selfish.

The postmortem of the Chesham and Amersham byelection, where many voters, upset at environmentally destructive local projects, voted for the Liberal Democrats, brought accusations of nimbyism out in force. The Daily Telegraph declared the win “a victory for nimbys”, adding that it was “no reason to give up on planning reform” – reforms which, needless to say, look set to confer most benefit on Tory-donor housebuilders. Even sympathetic commentators couldn’t resist the cliche: the “voters may possibly be nimbys”, said Polly Toynbee, “but that doesn’t make them wrong on this”.

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Companies must have human rights and environmental obligations, say TUC and Amnesty International

Almost 30 organisations have joined forces to call for the UK to follow in the footsteps of its European partners by introducing corporate accountability laws requiring companies to undertake human rights and environmental due diligence across their supply chains.

The groups, including the TUC, Friends of the Earth and Amnesty International, say systemic human rights abuses and environmentally destructive practices are commonplace in the global operations and supply chains of UK businesses, and voluntary approaches to tackle the problem have failed.

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