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Shenzhou-12: China to launch first crew to new space station
UN shipping body postpones decision over global carbon levy, R&D fund
Half the trees in two new English woodlands planted by jays, study finds
Former fields were naturally regenerated with oak trees growing from acorns buried by the birds
More than half the trees in two new woodlands in lowland England have been planted not by landowners, charities or machines but by jays.
Former fields rapidly turned into native forest with no plastic tree-guards, watering or expensive management, according to a new study which boosts the case for using natural regeneration to meet ambitious woodland creation targets.
Continue reading...From fashion to field: cotton clothing shredded to help grow future cotton crops
Trial of diverting cotton textiles from landfill to farm has potential to recycle ‘huge amount’ of cotton material
There are lots of places where unwanted cotton clothes could go to escape landfill – the op-shop, a garage sale or turned into rags for tradies.
But what about shredding them and putting them back into the soil? And what if, in a world of perfect circularity, that soil was on a cotton farm?
Continue reading...New Israeli environment minister eyes carbon pricing, but prospects seem dim
RFS Market: RINs unravel further on report of flat biofuel quotas for 2021-22
Nova Scotia’s June carbon auction clears 75% above floor price
Solar driving “paradigm shift” in electricity grid, says new AEMO boss
AEMO's Daniel Westerman says there is a "paradigm shift" in the WA grid thanks to rapid uptake of solar, but battery storage will help manage the change.
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S&P Global Platts adds carbon neutral LNG to voluntary offset assessment portfolio
*Carbon Assets Portfolio Manager, KliK – Zurich
*International Relation Manager, KliK – Zurich
Australia Market Roundup: EDL nets 440,000 ACCUs as AGL expands carbon neutral offering
Police hold Greenpeace activist after Euro 2020 parachute stunt goes awry
Two people injured as protester parachutes into stadium before Germany v France match in Munich
Police in Munich are investigating a Greenpeace activist for “several offences” after the 38-year-old parachuted into the stadium before Germany’s Euro 2020 match against France, injuring two people.
The stunt, which Greenpeace said did not go as planned, was captured on camera shortly before the game kicked off on Tuesday evening. The activist was seen flying over the stadium in Munich strapped to a yellow parachute microlight aircraft before apparently getting tangled in overhead camera wires.
Continue reading...NZ Market: NZUs soar to new record high on bullish sentiment
UK warned it is unprepared for climate chaos
“This is renewable energy, don’t be afraid:” Chris Bowen taunts Coalition in House of Reps
Labor's Chris Bowen brandishes a solar panel in Parliament, telling the Morrison government not to be afraid of renewable energy.
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Poorer households in UK should get free heat pumps, say experts
Help is needed to replace gas boilers with low-carbon alternatives, warn builders, energy firms and charities
Households on low incomes should be supplied with free heat pumps in order to kickstart the market for low-carbon heating equipment and meet the UK’s climate targets, experts have told the government.
Heat pumps can currently cost thousands of pounds to install, but the more that are installed, the faster that cost is likely to come down. They are widely regarded as the best way to replace the UK’s gas boilers and reduce carbon dioxide emissions from homes.
Continue reading...Curious Kids: when a snake sheds its skin, why isn’t it colourful?
Rio Tinto to investigate use of renewable hydrogen in alumina processing
Resources giant Rio Tinto will explore the use of renewable hydrogen in alumina production, as part of a $1.5 million study.
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Aldi claims first place in major retailer race to 100 pct renewables in Australia
Aldi has become Australia's first supermarket chain to source 100% renewable electricity for its operations – and has done so six months ahead of schedule.
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