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The EU should set a 65% emissions reduction target for 2030 and work towards an 80-85% objective in 2040, aided by a Union-wide carbon budget and the establishment of an independent scientific committee, the lead MEP for the 27-nation bloc’s climate law has proposed in a draft report.

The Hawaii-based Gemini telescope produces a super-sharp picture of the gas giant in the infrared.

EUAs slipped back towards €19 early on Friday in trade thinned by a UK public holiday, with carbon on course to notch a slight weekly gain as EU nations plot their post-pandemic recoveries.

Closing prices, ranges and volumes for China's regional pilot carbon markets this week.

South Korea on Friday released a draft energy plan for the next 14 years, proposing to shut down half its coal power plants and nearly triple renewables' share of electricity generation.

Oceans rising faster than previously thought, according to survey of 100 specialists

Sea-level rise is faster than previously believed and could exceed 1 metre by the end of the century unless global emissions are reduced, according to a survey of more than 100 specialists.

Based on new knowledge of climate sensitivity and polar ice melt, the experts say coastal cities should prepare for an impact that will hit sooner than predicted by the United Nations and could reach as high as 5 metres by 2300.

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In this latest episode of our Carbon Pulse Conversations podcast, we speak to Catherine Leining, policy fellow at the Motu Economic and Public Policy Research Institute and a member of New Zealand’s independent Climate Change Commission, about the ongoing NZ ETS reform work and the prospects of the country accessing the international carbon market.

Italian inverter maker Fimer has its li-ion REACT 2 energy storage system approved for the South Australia government's Home Battery Scheme.

The post South Australia approves Fimer React 2 for Home Battery Scheme appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Queensland government-owned utility Yurika Energy inks deal with QIC Global Real Estate to install 15MW of rooftop solar across five major shopping centre sites.

The post Queensland’s Yurika to install 15MW of solar on shopping centres appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Expanding numbers of feral horses roaming the Australian Alps threaten the alp's ecosystems, soils and unique species. Don Driscoll, Professor in Terrestrial Ecology, Deakin University Dick Williams, Adjunct Professorial Fellow, Research Institute for the Environment and Livelihoods, Charles Darwin University Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.

Parks Victoria wins legal challenge to continue removing feral horses, but conservationists blame NSW for failing to control brumbies across the border

The removal of feral horses from the Australian Alps can resume after Parks Victoria won a legal challenge to its plans to manage the invasive species.

The Australian Brumby Alliance had challenged plans to remove feral horses that have overrun the Bogong high plains and eastern Victorian Alps within the Australian Alps national parks.

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DNV GL, CSIRO, Deakin University, and the Smart Energy Council are developing a draft Australian Battery Performance Standard to demystify the market for consumers.

The post Confused by the home battery market? This should help appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Independent Federal Member for Indi Helen Haines has launched a plan to ensure regional Australia benefits from a coming boom in renewable energy.

The post Helen Haines launches renewable energy plan for regional Australia appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Vestas posts surprise Q1 loss but remains hopeful it will meet original targets amidst what CEO Henrik Andersen describes as a potential “green recovery”.

The post Vestas hangs hopes on “Green Recovery” despite surprise Q1 loss appeared first on RenewEconomy.

There is no shortage of ideas for a renewables-led Covid-19 recovery. Here are 10 ideas that could accelerate the clean energy transition and pay long term dividends.

The post 10 key mega renewables projects and ideas to lead Covid-19 recovery appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Australian heavy industries could slash energy costs by turning to wind and solar, and the clean energy switch is key to a manufacturing revival.

The post Switching to renewables could cut industry energy costs by almost a quarter appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Some habitats can help dampen the spread of ash dieback, which threatens ash trees.

Exclusive: Environment documents show the federal government has stopped assessing major threats to the survival of native wildlife

The federal government has stopped listing major threats to species under national environment laws, and plans to address listed threats are often years out of date or have not been done at all.

Environment department documents released under freedom of information laws show the government has stopped assessing what are known as “key threatening processes”, which are major threats to the survival of native wildlife.

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California and US Department of Justice (DOJ) officials are working to finalise a schedule for the remaining summary judgement challenge over the WCI linkage with Quebec, with the state and intervenors in the case focused on responding to the federal government’s latest argument.