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Poo overload: Northern Ireland could be forced to export a third of its animal waste
Country looks to export excess manure from intensive pig and poultry farms to combat rising pollution and emissions
A surge in pig and poultry farming in Northern Ireland has built a multimillion-pound industry, feeding British consumers chicken and pork. But it is creating a climate and pollution headache for politicians.
After a decade of growth, the country has a poultry population of 25 million and pig production has risen to almost 1.5 million, with most of the meat exported to Great Britain.
Continue reading...Elliott Green Power to add batteries and more Australian solar, while still looking for buyers
Elliott Green Power grows its management team, aiming to double solar portfolio and add batteries, while still looking for buyers for its Australian assets.
The post Elliott Green Power to add batteries and more Australian solar, while still looking for buyers appeared first on RenewEconomy.
CEC joins chorus “frustrated” by federal hypocrisy on solar waste, recycling
Clean Energy Council says it, too, has tried to initiate a national approach to solar panel recycling that was ignored by the federal government.
The post CEC joins chorus “frustrated” by federal hypocrisy on solar waste, recycling appeared first on RenewEconomy.
App maps shady spots to guide Barcelona walkers along cooler routes
Cool Walks aims to help pedestrians avoid dangerous heat and find public drinking fountains
A new app promises to help Barcelona residents find the shadiest route between two places to avoid extreme heat.
Cool Walks, a routing tool for pedestrians first developed at a data visualisation contest, aims to show users a variety of walking routes to take for their intended destinations.
Continue reading...UNSW researcher wins top international solar technology gong
UNSW Engineering Professor Thorsten Trupke has won the internationally coveted IEEE William Cherry Award for outstanding contributions to photovoltaic science and technology.
The post UNSW researcher wins top international solar technology gong appeared first on RenewEconomy.
WA slams feds “premature” rejection of Pilbara renewable hydrogen hub
WA hydrogen minister says the federal government rejected the up to 26GW Asian Renewable Energy Hub "prematurely" and with no meaningful engagement.
The post WA slams feds “premature” rejection of Pilbara renewable hydrogen hub appeared first on RenewEconomy.
A lone tree makes it easier for birds and bees to navigate farmland, like a stepping stone between habitats
Reality check from a former energy executive: Nothing about new gas stacks up today
Investing in new gas is a poor choice, risking stranded asset write-offs for shareholders and worsening climate change. I wouldn’t spend a cent on it.
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New Zealand auction clears at record high price
A controversial US book is feeding climate denialists in Australia
Australian commentator Alan Jones has been championing a contentious book about climate science which has gained traction in the US. So does it hold up?
The post A controversial US book is feeding climate denialists in Australia appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Democrat bill targets US solar manufacturing to bolster national energy security
A bill to establish a tax credit for domestic solar manufacturers has been introduced to the US federal parliament. Meanwhile, in Australia...
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New renewables now beating most operational coal: IRENA report
A new report from an international renewables agency shows that new renewables are beating existing coal on price, all around the world.
The post New renewables now beating most operational coal: IRENA report appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Wind turbines: How UK wants to become 'Saudi Arabia of wind'
Climate change: Set target to cut car use, minister told
Makeup fails to solve mystery of why jumping spiders have back stripes
Scientists were surprised by results of painting eyeliner on shells of jumping spiders to change their appearance
Researchers have come up with an ingenious way to test the theory that male jumping spiders have evolved colourful stripes to ward off predators – they have put makeup on them.
Unlike the females of the species, the male Habronattus pyrrithrix come in vivid hues to attract mates. But scientists writing in the journal Royal Society Open Science wanted to establish whether their bright, striped backs help protect them from predators.
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